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AB 2681: Write-in candidates: fees.
What AB 2681 does, verified February 24, 2026
<p>This bill aims to amend the elections code to make a nonsubstantive change regarding fees for write-in candidates. Currently, write-in candidates are prohibited from being charged a fee or charge, except for city office candidates. The proposed bill would make this provision applicable to all types of candidates, not just city office candidates.</p>
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| Feb. 21, 2026 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 23. |
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Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 20, 2026 · 136 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2681
| Introduced by Assembly Member Hart |
February 20, 2026 |
An act to amend Section 8604 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2681, as introduced, Hart. Write-in candidates: fees.
Existing law prohibits the imposition of a fee or charge for a write-in candidate except in the case of a candidate for city office, as specified.
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to the above provision.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 8604 of the Elections Code is amended to read:8604.
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