Campaign finance requirements for california ballot measures. Forms and manuals this link will take you to the fppc forms and manuals page. Both passed with over seventytwo percent of the popular vote, as well as winning margins in every county in the state. Controlling law this manual summarizes key campaign disclosure laws and regulations and draws from years of fppc staff advice on complying with the acts campaign disclosure laws. Commission, the california secretary of state sos and fair political practices commission fppc play a role in the administration and enforcement of laws regulating candidates and elections. Fair political practices commission intro2 campaign manual 2, 52007 introduction fppc employees are available monday through friday to help you. All fppc manuals the campaign disclosure and lobbying manuals are prepared to assist candidates, committees and lobbyists in complying with the acts numerous and often detailed rules. The fair political practices commission fppc is the state agency charged with administering and enforcing the political reform act. Local candidates and committees should check with their local elections office or ethics agency to determine if there are additional local requirements and restrictions, such as contribution limits. Fair political practices commission intro1 campaign manual 3, 5 2007 introduction ballot measure committees this manual provides important information on campaign disclosure rules for primarily formed committees supporting or opposing a ballot measure. As of january 1, 2019, all new campaign disclosure statements and document filings will only be accessible through the netfile system. See who has filed pdf fair political practices commission fppc check the fppc website out for the current laws, rules, candidate and office holder requirements campaign disclosure forms.
This article appears in the may 2007 issue of western city. The addendum summarizes regulatory and statutory changes to the campaign disclosure provisions of the political reform act since. Fair political practices commission intro2 campaign manual 2, 5 2007 introduction fppc employees are available monday through friday to help you. The fppcs campaign disclosure manual 2 for local candidates, which is also available at the ethics. Through the examination of the committees records and campaign disclosure statements, the. The public access portal contains financial information provided by candidates and committees.
Committee campaign statement california form 461 fppc form 461 899 for technical assistance. The legislature finds that campaign finance disclosure is overwhelmingly supported by the citizens of washington state as evidenced by the two initiatives that largely established washingtons current campaign finance system. See campaign disclosure manual 2 for additional information. Campaign disclosure manual 2 and all of the campaign forms listed below can be downloaded from the fppc web site at. Heres a basic list of some costs political campaigns incur for violating fppc disclaimer rules. Examples may include travel, meals or other benefits. Candidate and campaign resources plumas county, ca. Welcome to the city of oakland public ethics commission public portal for campaign finance and lobbyist disclosure. Campaign disclosure forms and information manuals are available on the fppc website and can be filled out electronically. Users can access and search filed documents by clicking here. Fair political practices commission 428 j street, suite 620 sacramento, ca 95814 tollfree advice line. For detailed information on campaign reporting requirements and the information practices act of 1977, see the fppc campaign disclosure manual available from your. Thats the assertion steve obrien makes in his october 6th blog entry. The public disclosure law was enacted through voter approval of initiative 276 in 1972.
Fppc for forms, manualsinstructions, campaign reporting requirements, advice. This guide explains the obligations of political committees under the illinois campaign disclosure act pa 781183, effective september 3, 1974. This form is for use by all state and local government agencies to disclose payments made to the agency when payments provide a personal benefit to an official of the agency. Page 1 fair political practices commission forms refer to fppc campaign disclosure manual 2 at.
Disclosure of campaign contributions, charitable contributions, and gifts shall be required as follows. The information in this ethics commission candidate manual is intended to supplement the information in the fppc manual. All fppc manuals california fair political practices commission. Export efiled fppc form 460 496 497 461 465 transactions by year to excel. Kniss says she didnt break campaignfinance law town. City of anaheim campaign electronic filing system efs public access portal. Campaign disclosure filer access portal the filer access portal is a webbased, data entry filing system that allows candidates and campaign committees to submit disclosure reports mandated by californias political reform act to the electronic filing system free of charge. Officeholder and candidate california campaign statement. Upon submission of an initial application or proposal to do business with the system for the preceding 12month period. To view campaign fundraising periods for the offices of district attorney and member, board of supervisors in preparation for the march 3, 2020 presidential primary election and november 3, 2020 general election, click here this service currently allows you to view and print redacted campaign disclosure statements for proposition b candidates, in. During the years that i served as chair of the fppc, i interacted with some officials who got in trouble simply because they didnt take the time to learn the rules. The manuals contain examples of common fact patterns, answers to frequently asked questions, and quick tips to highlight important information. Select 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 export amended most recently amended version of the transactions only.
In 1992, voters instituted contribution limits and other campaign reforms with the passage of initiative 4. California fair political practices commission, ballot measure committees campaign disclosure manual, accessed november 20, 2015 institute for justice, campaign finance red tape. City of anaheim campaign electronic filing system efs. Review timelines at the end of this manual for specific date information. Campaign disclosure manual 3 san benito county care. Campaign disclosure statements city of newport beach. It can answer questions about who is contributing money, who is receiving money, and how it is being spent. Fppc campaign finance disclosure forms and manuals. Campaign filing deadlines, forms, and other informational materials are available on the fppc website. California fair political practices commission tollfree advice line.
As of the date of this publication, the fppc campaign disclosure manuals for local candidates manual 2 and for committees primarily formed to support or oppose a ballot measure manual 3. Fair political practices commission 1 2007 addendum to campaign manuals this 2007 addendum is for use in conjunction with the fair political practices commission s 199596 campaign disclosure manuals c and e. For more information specific to local candidates and committees, see the fppcs campaign disclosure manual for local candidates and committees. Use fill to complete blank online city of oakland ca pdf forms for free. Certain forms are available at the elections division office. Offieholder and candidate campaign statement 470 short. Consult your legal counsel, the technical assistance division of the fair political practices commission 866 2753772 or. Fppc agency disclosure form 800 series form 801 gift to agency report. Fppc form 470470 supplement jan2008 fppc form 470470 supplement instructions rev. The manuals are written in a user friendly format and contain several examples, faqs and quick tips. Through the examination of the committees records and campaign disclosure.
Campaign disclosure manual 2 city of beverly hills. At the time the final decision is to be made regarding the business. Campaign finance requirements in california ballotpedia. For information on campaign contribution limits, go here. Major donor and 461 california committee campaign statement form. Local candidate manual fppc anaheim, ca official website. Each committees activity is different, however, and may raise issues not discussed in this manual. Campaign manuals and other instructional materials are available here. The campaign disclosure manuals are userfriendly handbooks prepared to assist candidates, committees, treasurers and others in understanding the acts. The fppc does not provide third party advice or advice on past conduct. The former adopts regulations pertaining to campaign finance disclosure and imposes. The pra and its corresponding regulations are available on the fppcs website. Use the public access portal to research campaign contributions and. Fppc campaign disclosure online filing and viewing candidate resources.
The federal election commission fec is the independent regulatory agency that administers and enforces federal campaign election laws. The campaign disclosure manuals are userfriendly handbooks prepared to assist candidates, committees, treasurers and others in understanding the acts numerous and often detailed rules. The fec is responsible for disclosing campaign finance information, enforcing limits and prohibitions on contributions, and overseeing public funding of presidential elections. Before accepting any contributions or making expenditures toward a campaign, it is vital that you prepare the correct forms required by law for reporting campaign. For detailed information on campaign reporting requirements and the information practices act of 1977, see the fppc campaign disclosure manual available from your filing officer or the fppc. The city attorneys office also provides advice regarding state law. If you or your treasurer requires technical assistance on recordkeeping or reporting requirements, please call the fppc tollfree at 18662753772. See fppc campaign disclosure manual 1 for state candidates or manual 2 for local candidates. Understanding the basics of public service ethics laws. Statement of economic interest unit form 700 telephone number. The fair political practices commission fppc is the state agency charged with administering. Local candidate manual fppc the local candidate disclosure manual 2 is provided by the fair political practices commission fppc and offers important information on campaign disclosure rules for local candidates, officeholders and local primarily formed committees who support or oppose a local candidate etc. This form was prepared by the fair political practices commission fppc. Political practices commission fppc administers and enforces state law.
Users can access and search filed documents by clicking here to preserve the privacy of persons who participate in the political process by making contributions to candidates for elective office, the addresses from the campaign. Number if applicable chico citizens for accountable government, supporting the election of fillmer, sorensen and coolidge for chico city. Campaign disclosure manual 1 information for state candidates, their controlled committees, and primarily formed. Employment decisions, soliciting support and campaign contributions. Candidates and committees may also find the fppcs campaign disclosure manual 2 helpful. One of the primary purposes of the public disclosure law is to provide citizens of this state, and especially voters, with the means for becoming informed about the financing of political campaigns. Illinois campaign disclosure law many requirements for reporting contributionsincludes and expenditures. The fppc has updated conflict of interest regulations under. The illinois campaign disclosure act applies to candidates, individuals, groups of persons or any organizations, political or otherwise, who. The ethics commission was established by san francisco voters in november 1993, and serves the public, city employees and officials, and local candidates through education and enforcement of governmental ethics laws, including public information, reports and advice. Mar 03, 2020 see campaign disclosure manual 2 for additional information. If you need assistance, the fair political practices commission fppc provides advice by email and through a tollfree telephone advice line.
Offieholder and candidate campaign statement 470 short form. Chapter 1 in the fppc campaign disclosure manual includes information regarding requirements associated with forming a campaign committee and setting up a campaign bank account. Strangling free speech and political debate, october 2007. Steps 1 through 3 may be performed before the nomination period opens.
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