Political Reform Act of 1974: security expenses.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill lets candidates, elected officials, and their staff use campaign money for security systems, personal protection, and related items without a lifetime $10,000 ceiling until Jan. 1, 2029, after which the spending limit resets each calendar year. It broadens the list of relatives exempt from being counted as security expenses and adds reporting, reimbursement, and record‑keeping rules. The changes aim to improve safety for public officials while keeping transparency.

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Vote

Joint Rules 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.) · Sep 13, 2025

Hearings

• Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Hearing
  Elections and Constitutional Amendments · Jul 15, 2025
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Apr 1, 2025

History

1. Oct 11, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 621, Statutes of 2025.
2. Oct 11, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. Sep 24, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
4. Sep 13, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 65. Noes 6. Page 3465.).
5. Sep 13, 2025Joint Rules 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.)
6. Sep 12, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 31. Noes 4. Page 2985.).
7. Sep 12, 2025In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
8. Sep 4, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
9. Sep 3, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
10. Aug 26, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
11. Aug 25, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
12. Jul 16, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

The 12 most recent of 28 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Bonta · sponsor
• Ashby
• Rivas

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