This law requires elected officers, candidates, and committees to file financial statements twice a year, by July 31 and January 31, covering the previous six months. There are exceptions: candidates who already filed certain declarations, low-paid elected officials and judges without financial activity, and judges not up for election without substantial personal expenditures or contributions don't need to file. Committees must file if they made contributions or expenses, like for campaign mailers, in the six months before the report is due.

This section requires specific individuals and committees involved in elections to file certain financial statements before elections. Candidates on the ballot, their committees, and committees that support or oppose those candidates or measures must report their finances. Even if they are not on the ballot, state officers or candidates must report if they contribute $500 or more during specific periods. State or county general purpose committees must also report if they spend or contribute $500 or more to influence an election unless they're formed under specific subdivisions. Political party committees must report if they receive $1,000 or more or spend $500 or more in relation to an election. Similar rules apply for city committees. Special pre-election statements are needed for candidates and committees involved in the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System or the Teachers’ Retirement Board elections.

This law explains when candidates and committees need to file financial statements before an election. They must submit one statement 40 days before election day covering the period up to 45 days before the election. Another statement must be filed 12 days before election day covering up to 17 days before the election. In case of runoff elections held shortly after the main election, an additional statement is due 12 days before the runoff, covering up to 17 days before that event. These statements must be delivered either by guaranteed overnight service or in person.

This law requires that preelection financial statements must be filed at specific times before an election. Candidates must submit their financial details 40 days before the election covering up until 45 days before. Additionally, they must file another statement 12 days before the election covering up to 17 days before. In the case of runoff elections, another statement is due 12 days before for the preceding 17-day period. These statements can be submitted online, electronically, or by guaranteed overnight delivery service, depending on local requirements.

This law outlines when preelection financial statements must be filed for elections related to the Public Employees’ Retirement System or the Teachers’ Retirement Board. Candidates and related committees must file their statements at two key times during the election period: before the start of the voting period and before the deadline for returning ballots. In runoff elections, a similar timeline applies. The correct filing method is guaranteed overnight delivery or personal delivery.

This law requires certain political committees and state ballot measure proponents to submit specific campaign finance reports twice a year. Those reports must be filed by April 30 for campaign activities from January 1 to March 31 and by October 31 for activities from July 1 to September 30. However, if a committee already files pre-election statements according to another section, these specific filings aren't needed. Also, after an election where the ballot measure is decided, the committee no longer needs to file these reports unless they continue working on other measures.

This law section requires certain political committees in California to file campaign statements if they make contributions of $10,000 or more to state officers or related committees in odd-numbered years. The filings need to happen twice a year: by April 30 for contributions made from January 1 to March 31, and by October 31 for contributions made from July 1 to September 30.

This law requires candidates or committees in California to report any late contributions they make or receive. A late contribution is a donation received close to an election. These contributions must be reported within 24 hours using fax, overnight delivery, or in-person delivery, and if reported to the Secretary of State, it must be done online. Required details include names, addresses, dates, amounts, and whether it was a loan. If a contribution isn't deposited, it doesn't need to be reported if returned within 24 hours. This report is in addition to other campaign statements, except if already disclosed under certain conditions.

If a candidate or committee in California makes or receives a 'late contribution' (a donation received shortly before an election), they must report it quickly. This involves sharing details such as names, addresses, amounts, and purposes of the contributions. The person receiving the contribution must also specify if it's for a specific election and whether it's money, goods, services, or a loan, including contributor details like occupation and employer.

This reporting needs to happen within 24 hours online, electronically, or by other specified methods. If through the Secretary of State, it's done electronically only. Contributions returned uncashed within 24 hours don't need reporting. This report is extra and doesn’t replace other required campaign filings.

This section requires any candidate or committee that gives a last-minute, non-cash donation (or 'in-kind' contribution) to let the recipient know its value within 24 hours of giving it. Additionally, even when these in-kind contributions are reported late, both the giver and the receiver are still obligated to file the necessary reports. However, if the recipient submits their report within 48 hours of getting the donation, it will be considered on time.

If a political committee in California makes a late independent expenditure—money spent to support or oppose a candidate or ballot measure without coordinating with them—it must report the expenditure within 24 hours. This can be done via fax, overnight delivery, or in person, and must be reported online to the Secretary of State, too.

They need to provide detailed information about the expenditure, including their full name and address, the candidate’s or measure’s details, and the amount and purpose of the expenditure. Additional specific information needs to be included if it hasn't been reported previously.

These reports should be filed in the same locations as regular campaign statements, and they’re supplementary to any other required filings.

Reports already made under Section 85500 are exempt from this requirement.

If a political committee spends money late in the game to influence an election without the candidate's or measure's involvement (called a 'late independent expenditure'), it must report this to the government within 24 hours. The report can be submitted online, electronically, or by some other fast method, but must be electronic if going to the Secretary of State.

The report should include details like the committee's name and address, the candidate or measure it's related to, whether it supports or opposes them, and specifics about what was purchased and when. Also, certain other financial details must be reported with the late expenditure, but only once per report.

These reports are additional to any other required campaign statements. However, if the spending has already been reported under a different law (Section 85500), it doesn't have to be reported again here.

This law section requires certain committees to report online or electronically to the Secretary of State when they make contributions or independent expenditures of $5,000 or more to support or oppose state or local ballot measures. These reports must be filed within 10 business days of spending and include the committee's details, specifics about the ballot measure, and detailed information about the contributions or expenditures.

For state measures, committees must report each contribution or independent expenditure and include certain details specified in another section of the law. Similar rules apply for local initiatives or referendum measures, with reports filed in locations where campaign statements are normally required. Notably, committees formed specifically to support or oppose a ballot measure do not need to file these reports for the measures they were created to support or oppose.

Additionally, independent expenditures already disclosed under different sections of the law do not need to be disclosed again here.

This law requires certain committees to report when they make contributions or independent expenditures of $5,000 or more related to state or local ballot measures. They must file these reports online or electronically with the Secretary of State or at the appropriate places for local initiatives. The reports must be submitted within 10 business days of the spending or contribution.

The report should include details like the committee’s name and address, the measure involved, and specifics about contributions or independent expenditures. However, committees specifically formed to support or oppose a measure don't need to file these reports for their designated measure. Also, any independent expenditures already reported under different sections don’t need to be repeated here.

This law allows candidates and committees to combine different campaign statements and reports into one filing, as long as they follow specific rules or guidance set by the commission.

This law section explains that there is a simplified form for candidates or officeholders in California who raise or spend less than $2,000 in a year to report their finances. It makes these reporting rules easier for small campaigns by excluding personal payments for filing fees or qualifying statements from the $2,000 expenditure limit. If their contributions or spending hit $2,000 or more, they must notify election officials and revoke their short form within 48 hours.

If you're running for or are an elected member of a county central committee of a recognized political party in California, and you get or spend less than $2,000 in a year, you don't have to file the usual campaign finance reports.

Local governments can't make you file those reports either if your campaign finances stay under that $2,000 mark.

This law allows candidates, state measure supporters, and any political committees they control to combine their campaign financial reports into a single, consolidated statement. This consolidated report must be filed wherever each individual report would normally be filed, even if it was done separately.

This section outlines what details must be included in campaign statements. It covers both contributions received and expenditures made during a specific period. Campaigns must report contributions over $100 from individuals, including detailed personal information. Loans and liabilities must also be specified with details such as names, addresses, and financial specifics. The law requires reporting total amounts based on contribution sizes, cash balances at the start and end of the period, and any outstanding loans. There's an emphasis on transparency for contributions and expenditures over $100. Additionally, the section details requirements for controlled committees and those related to initiatives or ballot measures, including disclosure of any business relationships and ownership. Contribution handling before the statement's end date is also addressed.

This law details what information must be included in campaign finance statements in California. It requires reporting of total contributions and expenditures, providing a breakdown of amounts above or below $100. For contributions and loans of $100 or more, detailed information such as name, address, occupation, and employer of contributors is needed. It also requires information about people liable for loans. Expenditures of $100 or more must be itemized with names, addresses, and descriptions of what the money was used for. There are specific requirements for committees related to elections, such as disclosing affiliations, miscellaneous receipts, and any relationships between the committee and businesses receiving expenditures. Additionally, there are rules regarding anonymous contributions and details about the committee's controlling individuals and their ties to contributing businesses.

This law section states that forms used to report loans and similar financial transactions must ensure that total contributions and expenses are reported accurately, preventing any significant overstatement or understatement. Essentially, the goal is honest and precise financial disclosure.

This law outlines rules for verifying campaign statements. A candidate or someone supporting a state measure must verify their own campaign statements and those of any committee they control. The verification involves confirming that the treasurers used all efforts to prepare the statements accurately, as required by their job. Additionally, if a committee reports independent expenditures (money spent separately from a campaign), a principal officer or the candidate must sign a separate affirmation, declaring no unreported contributions, reimbursements, or collaboration with any candidates or measure proponents during a specific period. This signature must be filed with the Commission.

This statute requires candidates or state measure proposers to verify their campaign statements and those of any committees they control. They must confirm, based on their knowledge, that the treasurer of each controlled committee was diligent in prepping these statements. Despite this verification, treasurers still need to verify every campaign statement they file.

Additionally, if a committee makes independent expenditures, a principal officer or the controlling candidate or proposer must sign a statement ensuring no unreported contributions or reimbursements were received for these expenditures. They must also confirm no coordination happened with related candidates or proposers during this period.

This section says that political committees and candidates must officially end their obligation to file campaign reports according to rules set by a commission. These rules ensure that there is nothing left to report after they terminate. They don’t have to file any campaign reports except those specifically required by this law. If a committee only meets certain criteria under specific parts of another law (Section 82013), they don't need to file a notice when they terminate.

This section outlines the rules for where candidates, elected officials, and their committees must file campaign statements. Generally, these statements must be filed with the local county elections official or the city clerk based on the candidate's office and jurisdiction. Statewide officers and committees must additionally file electronically and in paper with the Secretary of State.

Specific rules apply to candidates and elected members of the Public Employees’ and Teachers’ Retirement Boards, who file with the Secretary of State and their board's office. All filers are only required to submit an original and one copy of their statements. Continuous filing is needed in specified places until the end of the calendar year.

This law outlines where different types of candidates and committees must file their campaign statements.

Statewide candidates, legislative candidates, and their committees need to file electronically with the Secretary of State. For local offices spanning multiple counties, filings go to the county with the most registered voters and also the county where the candidate lives. County-level filings go to the county elections official, and city-level filings go to the city clerk. Specific retirement board members file with both the Secretary of State and their board's office in Sacramento. Regardless of the role, no one is required to file more than one original and one copy in any location. Committees must continue filing statements at designated places for the rest of the calendar year.

This law specifies that any loan given to a candidate or committee counts as a political contribution unless it's from a bank in the regular course of business or clearly not intended for political use. Any such loan must be reported if it is a contribution, received by a committee, or used by a candidate for political purposes.

This law states that any loans of campaign funds provided by a candidate or a committee must be reported according to the rules laid out in another section, specifically Section 84211. It doesn't matter if there's a written contract for the loan or not; reporting is mandatory.

This law section explains how the Secretary of State in California should handle campaign statements filed under federal regulations. When these statements are received, they need to be distributed to specific local officers depending on the type of candidate.

For presidential, vice-presidential, or senatorial candidates, copies go to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder and the San Francisco Registrar of Voters. For candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives, copies are sent to the county clerk where the most voters in the district reside and the county where the candidate lives or where their campaign committee is based. If the committee is not based in California, it goes to Los Angeles County instead.

If you're part of a group that sends out slate mailers, which are collections of political endorsements, you have some important paperwork to keep up with. First, you need to file a report twice a year—by July 31 for the first half of the year and by January 31 for the second half. Also, if you make or receive $500 or more in connection with an election-related slate mailer, there are additional filings due, described under another section of the law.

You need to send two copies of these reports to the local county clerk where your organization is registered. If your office is outside California, send it to Los Angeles County. The rule changes a bit depending on where and how many places the mailers are sent. If they cover a state election or multiple counties, follow state rules. If it's just one county or city, follow the rules for those areas. However, you’re never required to file more than two copies of a report to any one office.

This section outlines the campaign reporting requirements for slate mailer organizations. These organizations must detail all the money they receive and spend for producing and sending out slate mailers, which are advertisements that promote specific candidates or ballot measures.

They must provide the names and details of each candidate, committee, or individual contributing $100 or more, and specify whether these funds support or oppose a candidate or measure.

Similar disclosure is needed for organizations supporting or opposing ballot measures not previously mentioned. All disbursement details for amounts over $100 must be reported, including those meant for indirect beneficiaries like family or associated business entities.

Finally, the organization’s contact information, along with that of the treasurer, must be included. Additional reporting obligations apply if the organization also functions as a general purpose committee.

This law mandates that slate mailer organizations must include specific information in their campaign reports. They need to report the total money they received and spent during the reporting period, along with cumulative totals. Receipts and disbursements specifically refer to payments related to the creation and distribution of slate mailers.

The report must detail any individual or committee contributing $100 or more, including names, addresses, employment details, and the amount and date of each contribution. Cumulative totals on receipts for specific candidates or measures are also required.

All disbursements over $100 must be reported with similar detailed information about the recipient, the purpose, and additional details if the payment indirectly benefits someone involved with the organization. Finally, the report must include the organization's and its treasurer's contact information. Additional details are required if the organization qualifies as a general-purpose committee.

This law says that if a slate mailer organization gets a payment of $2,500 or more to support or oppose a candidate or ballot measure in a mailer, and the payment qualifies as a late contribution, they must report it the same way candidates and committees report late contributions. They also need to specify which candidates or ballot measures are being supported or opposed with these funds.

This law states that slate mailer organizations in California must end their required filings in the same way that certain political committees do, as defined in another section of the law.

This law explains how multipurpose organizations, like charities or civic groups, must behave if they make political contributions or expenditures in California. These organizations are generally not political but can qualify as certain types of committees if they involve themselves financially in politics.

If a multipurpose organization receives or uses a certain amount of money for political activity, it has to register and report that activity, including who gave them the money and how it was spent. There are exceptions and detailed reporting guidelines to ensure transparency in political financing. The law also defines how contributions are accounted for, using a system that tracks contributions starting from the most recent.

This law requires publicly funded nonprofit organizations that make political contributions or expenditures to use a separate bank account for these transactions. If these nonprofits spend significant amounts on political campaigns, they must register as recipient committees and follow specific reporting and disclosure rules. They must also provide this information on their websites. Audits may be conducted to ensure compliance, especially if expenditures exceed $500,000 annually. Violations can lead to civil fines. Relevant definitions from another section apply here too.

This law requires committees formed to support or oppose state ballot measures or candidates, and that raise $1 million or more, to maintain a list of their top 10 contributors. They must share this list with the Commission, which will make it publicly available online.

The list includes donor names, contribution totals, and locations. Donors contributing less than $10,000 aren't listed. For ballot measures, contributions are tracked from 12 months before spending begins, and for candidates, it's for the entire election cycle.

Committees must update the list when new contributors qualify, existing donors give more, or rankings change. Updates must be reported quickly, especially close to elections. The Commission also posts aggregate contributor lists for each ballot measure and candidate.

This law will remain until the Secretary of State certifies a new online filing and disclosure system.

This law requires the Secretary of State to keep track of the top 10 donors for committees that raise $1 million or more to support or oppose a state ballot measure or candidate. This list is based on campaign reports and must be posted on the Secretary of State's website. The list includes the top 10 contributors and relevant details like their donation amounts and locations.

Donors giving less than $10,000 are not included. Changes to the list, such as new top donors or changes in ranking, must be updated promptly, especially before elections. This system will only start after an online filing system is certified.

This law requires elected officers or members of the Public Utilities Commission to report certain payments, known as behested payments, when they total $5,000 or more from the same source in a year. They must file a report with details about the payment, like who paid it and why, within 30 days of reaching this amount. The information is public and must be forwarded to the Fair Political Practices Commission or a local officer.

These reports are needed when payments are made at the request of an official without fair compensation, especially for legislative, governmental, or charitable purposes, and the payer isn't a government agency.

This section applies election rules to candidates running for positions on the Public Employees’ Retirement System or the Teachers’ Retirement Board, as well as to committees supporting or opposing them. The Commission can establish specific regulations for how these candidates and committees must report and disclose information, as long as these rules align with the law’s overall goals.

This law applies to local government officers or candidates who need to file certain campaign-related documents locally but not with the Secretary of State and have received campaign contributions of $15,000 or more. They must also file these documents electronically with the Secretary of State if others in similar positions are required to do so. The Secretary of State must report to the Legislature about updates needed to the online system for handling these filings and when those updates will be ready. This requirement starts the January after these updates are confirmed.