August 17, 2017 •
FPPC Votes to Change Recall Election Campaign Finance Rule
On August 17, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) voted to reverse a longstanding rule that limited how much money politicians and their committees can give to a candidate-controlled recall committee. The 2002 FPPC opinion that was reversed by today’s […]
On August 17, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) voted to reverse a longstanding rule that limited how much money politicians and their committees can give to a candidate-controlled recall committee.
The 2002 FPPC opinion that was reversed by today’s vote limited politician contributions to candidate-controlled recall committees to $4,400.
The rule change now allows politicians to give unlimited amounts of money to help fight the recall of Democratic Senator Josh Newman.
Chair Jodi Remke was the only dissenting commissioner in the 3-1 final vote.
April 24, 2014 •
California Governor Appoints FPPC Chairwoman
Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed Judge Jodi Remke as the new chair of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). Remke is currently the presiding judge of the State Bar Court, which is responsible for the discipline of attorneys. The […]
Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed Judge Jodi Remke as the new chair of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
Remke is currently the presiding judge of the State Bar Court, which is responsible for the discipline of attorneys.
The appointment fills a vacancy created by Ann Ravel’s appointment to the Federal Election Commission.
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