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SB 644: Political Reform Act of 1974: contribution limits.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What SB 644 does, verified February 3, 2026

This bill amends the Political Reform Act of 1974 to set a contribution limit of $5,900 for candidates running for state, county, or city office during the 2025-2026 election period. The contribution limit for judicial, school district, and community college district offices will be determined by the respective governing bodies. The bill also declares that it furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974. Additionally, it authorizes the governing bodies to impose more restrictive contribution limits on candidates for these offices. Violations of the act are punishable by a misdemeanor.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
Recent actions17 total · showing 5
Feb. 02, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
May. 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
May. 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
May. 12, 2025May 12 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
May. 06, 2025Set for hearing May 12.
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