AB 953: Political Reform Act of 1974: contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals.

The bill aims to expand the prohibitions of the Political Reform Act of 1974 to include foreign nationals. A foreign national is defined as a person who is not a US citizen and not a lawfully admitted permanent resident. This definition excludes individuals with deferred action under the DACA program. The bill prohibits foreign nationals from making contributions, expenditures, or independent expenditures in connection with state or local elections. A violation of these prohibitions is considered a misdemeanor. The bill declares that it furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974. Reimbursement is not required for certain costs associated with the bill.