Political Reform Act of 1974: public campaign financing: California Fair Elections Act of 2026.
It became law on Oct 2, 2025.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 22
- Latest action
- Oct 2, 2025
What it does
Existing law, the Political Reform Act of 1974, prohibits a public officer from expending, and a candidate from accepting, public moneys for the purpose of seeking elective office.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
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Where it goes next
Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in California.