Political Reform Act of 1974: contribution limits.

Summary

The bill would apply the existing $3,000‑$20,000 contribution caps, which are adjusted for inflation, to candidates for judicial, school district and community college district offices. It also permits the Judicial Council, school districts and community college districts to adopt lower limits if they choose. The changes would take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1. Page 962.) (April 30). · Apr 30, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 12, 2025
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Apr 30, 2025
• Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Hearing
  Elections and Constitutional Amendments · Apr 29, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. May 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
3. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
4. May 12, 2025May 12 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5. May 6, 2025Set for hearing May 12.
6. May 1, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 30, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1. Page 962.) (April 30).
8. Apr 29, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on ED. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 934.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on ED.
9. Apr 9, 2025Set for hearing April 30 in ED. pending receipt.
10. Apr 4, 2025Set for hearing April 29.
11. Apr 2, 2025Re-referred to Coms. on E. & C.A. and ED.
12. Mar 25, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Blakespear · sponsor

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