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SB 817: Political Reform Act of 1974.
What SB 817 does, verified February 3, 2026
The bill aims to enact future legislation to enhance the Political Reform Act of 1974. This act imposes requirements and limitations on public officials, campaign expenditures and disclosures, political advertisements, lobbying, and other aspects of political reform. The proposed legislation declares the intent of the legislature to make future changes to the Political Reform Act, ensuring its continued relevance and effectiveness in promoting transparency and accountability in government.
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Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Mar. 12, 2025 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24. |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | Read first time. |
| Feb. 21, 2025 | Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 21, 2025 · 133 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 817
| Introduced by Senator Choi |
February 21, 2025 |
An act relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 817, as introduced, Choi. Political Reform Act of 1974.
The Political Reform Act of 1974 imposes various requirements and limitations with respect to the conduct of public officials, campaign expenditures and disclosures, political advertisements, lobbying, the ballot pamphlet, and other aspects of political reform.
This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact future legislation relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
It is the intent of the Legislature to enact future legislation relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.Text of SB 817 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions