Amended IN Assembly July 11, 2023 Amended IN Assembly June 27, 2023 Amended IN Senate May 18, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 21, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 632Introduced by Senator CaballeroFebruary 16, 2023 An act to amend Sections 9084 and 13307.5 of, the Elections Code, and to amend Section 85601 of of, the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974. elections.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 632, as amended, Caballero. Political Reform Act of 1974: Candidate statements.Existing law allows a candidate for State Senate or Assembly who accepts voluntary expenditure limits, certain candidates for state or federal elective office, as specified, to purchase space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the sample ballot that does not exceed 250 words.This bill would allow the statement to include the party affiliation of the candidate and the candidates membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The bill would require the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official to notify a candidate for statewide elective office, State Senate, or Assembly who files a statement with the Secretary of State or the elections official whether the statement was approved or rejected, as specified. By imposing additional duties on local elections officials, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The Political Reform Act of 1974, an initiative measure, provides that the Legislature may amend the act to further the acts purposes upon a 2/3 vote of each house of the Legislature and compliance with specified procedural requirements.This bill would declare that it furthers the purposes of the act.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: 2/3 Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 9084 of the Elections Code is amended to read:9084. The state voter information guide shall contain all of the following:(a) A complete copy of each state measure.(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), before each state measure, a conspicuous notice that identifies the location on the Secretary of States internet website of the specific constitutional or statutory provision that the state measure would repeal or revise.(2) The text of a measure relating to debts and liabilities, including a bond measure, shall be printed in the state voter information guide as required by Section 1 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.(c) A copy of the arguments and rebuttals for and against each state measure.(d) A copy of the analysis of each state measure.(e) Tables of contents, indexes, art work, graphics, and other materials that the Secretary of State determines will make the state voter information guide easier to understand or more useful for the average voter.(f) A notice, conspicuously printed on the cover of the state voter information guide, indicating that additional copies of the state voter information guide will be mailed by the county elections official upon request.(g) A written explanation of the judicial retention procedure as required by Section 9083.(h) The Voter Bill of Rights pursuant to Section 2300.(i) If the ballot contains an election for the office of United States Senator, information on candidates for United States Senator. A candidate for United States Senator may purchase the space to place a statement in the state voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state voter information guide.(j) If the ballot contains a question on the confirmation or retention of a justice of the Supreme Court, information on justices of the Supreme Court who are subject to confirmation or retention.(k) If the ballot contains an election for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States, a notice that refers voters to the Secretary of States internet website for information about candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States.(l) A written explanation of the appropriate election procedures for party-nominated, voter-nominated, and nonpartisan offices as required by Section 9083.5.(m) A written explanation of the top 10 contributor lists required by Section 84223 of the Government Code, including a description of the internet websites where those lists are available to the public.SEC. 2. Section 13307.5 of the Elections Code is amended to read:13307.5. A candidate for United States Representative may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the county voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not refer to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in this code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the county voter information guide.SECTION 1.SEC. 3. Section 85601 of the Government Code is amended to read:85601. (a) A candidate for statewide elective office, as defined in Section 82053, who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the state ballot pamphlet that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. Except for a statement submitted by a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state ballot pamphlets.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 88001 of this code or subdivision (e) of Section 9084 of the Elections Code, on and after November 6, 2002, the Secretary of State may not include in the state ballot pamphlet a statement from a candidate who has not voluntarily agreed to the expenditure limitations set forth in Section 85400.(c) A candidate for State Senate or Assembly who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the sample ballot that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in the Elections Code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the sample ballot. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate, and membership or activity in partisan political organizations.(d) The Secretary of State or the office of the elections official shall notify a candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected upon filing if the statement is filed in with the Secretary of State or with the office of the elections official. official, as applicable. If the statement is filed electronically, the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official official, as applicable, shall notify the candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected within 24 hours one business day of the statement being filed in the same manner by which the statement was submitted to the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official.SEC. 2.SEC. 4. The Legislature finds and declares that this bill furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974 within the meaning of subdivision (a) of Section 81012 of the Government Code.SEC. 3.SEC. 5. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Amended IN Assembly July 11, 2023 Amended IN Assembly June 27, 2023 Amended IN Senate May 18, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 21, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 632Introduced by Senator CaballeroFebruary 16, 2023 An act to amend Sections 9084 and 13307.5 of, the Elections Code, and to amend Section 85601 of of, the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974. elections.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 632, as amended, Caballero. Political Reform Act of 1974: Candidate statements.Existing law allows a candidate for State Senate or Assembly who accepts voluntary expenditure limits, certain candidates for state or federal elective office, as specified, to purchase space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the sample ballot that does not exceed 250 words.This bill would allow the statement to include the party affiliation of the candidate and the candidates membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The bill would require the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official to notify a candidate for statewide elective office, State Senate, or Assembly who files a statement with the Secretary of State or the elections official whether the statement was approved or rejected, as specified. By imposing additional duties on local elections officials, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The Political Reform Act of 1974, an initiative measure, provides that the Legislature may amend the act to further the acts purposes upon a 2/3 vote of each house of the Legislature and compliance with specified procedural requirements.This bill would declare that it furthers the purposes of the act.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: 2/3 Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
Amended IN Assembly July 11, 2023 Amended IN Assembly June 27, 2023 Amended IN Senate May 18, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 21, 2023
Amended IN Assembly July 11, 2023
Amended IN Assembly June 27, 2023
Amended IN Senate May 18, 2023
Amended IN Senate March 21, 2023
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 632
Introduced by Senator CaballeroFebruary 16, 2023
Introduced by Senator Caballero
February 16, 2023
An act to amend Sections 9084 and 13307.5 of, the Elections Code, and to amend Section 85601 of of, the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974. elections.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 632, as amended, Caballero. Political Reform Act of 1974: Candidate statements.
Existing law allows a candidate for State Senate or Assembly who accepts voluntary expenditure limits, certain candidates for state or federal elective office, as specified, to purchase space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the sample ballot that does not exceed 250 words.This bill would allow the statement to include the party affiliation of the candidate and the candidates membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The bill would require the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official to notify a candidate for statewide elective office, State Senate, or Assembly who files a statement with the Secretary of State or the elections official whether the statement was approved or rejected, as specified. By imposing additional duties on local elections officials, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The Political Reform Act of 1974, an initiative measure, provides that the Legislature may amend the act to further the acts purposes upon a 2/3 vote of each house of the Legislature and compliance with specified procedural requirements.This bill would declare that it furthers the purposes of the act.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law allows a candidate for State Senate or Assembly who accepts voluntary expenditure limits, certain candidates for state or federal elective office, as specified, to purchase space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the sample ballot that does not exceed 250 words.
This bill would allow the statement to include the party affiliation of the candidate and the candidates membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The bill would require the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official to notify a candidate for statewide elective office, State Senate, or Assembly who files a statement with the Secretary of State or the elections official whether the statement was approved or rejected, as specified. By imposing additional duties on local elections officials, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The Political Reform Act of 1974, an initiative measure, provides that the Legislature may amend the act to further the acts purposes upon a 2/3 vote of each house of the Legislature and compliance with specified procedural requirements.
This bill would declare that it furthers the purposes of the act.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 9084 of the Elections Code is amended to read:9084. The state voter information guide shall contain all of the following:(a) A complete copy of each state measure.(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), before each state measure, a conspicuous notice that identifies the location on the Secretary of States internet website of the specific constitutional or statutory provision that the state measure would repeal or revise.(2) The text of a measure relating to debts and liabilities, including a bond measure, shall be printed in the state voter information guide as required by Section 1 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.(c) A copy of the arguments and rebuttals for and against each state measure.(d) A copy of the analysis of each state measure.(e) Tables of contents, indexes, art work, graphics, and other materials that the Secretary of State determines will make the state voter information guide easier to understand or more useful for the average voter.(f) A notice, conspicuously printed on the cover of the state voter information guide, indicating that additional copies of the state voter information guide will be mailed by the county elections official upon request.(g) A written explanation of the judicial retention procedure as required by Section 9083.(h) The Voter Bill of Rights pursuant to Section 2300.(i) If the ballot contains an election for the office of United States Senator, information on candidates for United States Senator. A candidate for United States Senator may purchase the space to place a statement in the state voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state voter information guide.(j) If the ballot contains a question on the confirmation or retention of a justice of the Supreme Court, information on justices of the Supreme Court who are subject to confirmation or retention.(k) If the ballot contains an election for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States, a notice that refers voters to the Secretary of States internet website for information about candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States.(l) A written explanation of the appropriate election procedures for party-nominated, voter-nominated, and nonpartisan offices as required by Section 9083.5.(m) A written explanation of the top 10 contributor lists required by Section 84223 of the Government Code, including a description of the internet websites where those lists are available to the public.SEC. 2. Section 13307.5 of the Elections Code is amended to read:13307.5. A candidate for United States Representative may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the county voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not refer to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in this code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the county voter information guide.SECTION 1.SEC. 3. Section 85601 of the Government Code is amended to read:85601. (a) A candidate for statewide elective office, as defined in Section 82053, who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the state ballot pamphlet that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. Except for a statement submitted by a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state ballot pamphlets.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 88001 of this code or subdivision (e) of Section 9084 of the Elections Code, on and after November 6, 2002, the Secretary of State may not include in the state ballot pamphlet a statement from a candidate who has not voluntarily agreed to the expenditure limitations set forth in Section 85400.(c) A candidate for State Senate or Assembly who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the sample ballot that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in the Elections Code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the sample ballot. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate, and membership or activity in partisan political organizations.(d) The Secretary of State or the office of the elections official shall notify a candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected upon filing if the statement is filed in with the Secretary of State or with the office of the elections official. official, as applicable. If the statement is filed electronically, the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official official, as applicable, shall notify the candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected within 24 hours one business day of the statement being filed in the same manner by which the statement was submitted to the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official.SEC. 2.SEC. 4. The Legislature finds and declares that this bill furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974 within the meaning of subdivision (a) of Section 81012 of the Government Code.SEC. 3.SEC. 5. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 9084 of the Elections Code is amended to read:9084. The state voter information guide shall contain all of the following:(a) A complete copy of each state measure.(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), before each state measure, a conspicuous notice that identifies the location on the Secretary of States internet website of the specific constitutional or statutory provision that the state measure would repeal or revise.(2) The text of a measure relating to debts and liabilities, including a bond measure, shall be printed in the state voter information guide as required by Section 1 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.(c) A copy of the arguments and rebuttals for and against each state measure.(d) A copy of the analysis of each state measure.(e) Tables of contents, indexes, art work, graphics, and other materials that the Secretary of State determines will make the state voter information guide easier to understand or more useful for the average voter.(f) A notice, conspicuously printed on the cover of the state voter information guide, indicating that additional copies of the state voter information guide will be mailed by the county elections official upon request.(g) A written explanation of the judicial retention procedure as required by Section 9083.(h) The Voter Bill of Rights pursuant to Section 2300.(i) If the ballot contains an election for the office of United States Senator, information on candidates for United States Senator. A candidate for United States Senator may purchase the space to place a statement in the state voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state voter information guide.(j) If the ballot contains a question on the confirmation or retention of a justice of the Supreme Court, information on justices of the Supreme Court who are subject to confirmation or retention.(k) If the ballot contains an election for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States, a notice that refers voters to the Secretary of States internet website for information about candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States.(l) A written explanation of the appropriate election procedures for party-nominated, voter-nominated, and nonpartisan offices as required by Section 9083.5.(m) A written explanation of the top 10 contributor lists required by Section 84223 of the Government Code, including a description of the internet websites where those lists are available to the public.
SECTION 1. Section 9084 of the Elections Code is amended to read:
### SECTION 1.
9084. The state voter information guide shall contain all of the following:(a) A complete copy of each state measure.(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), before each state measure, a conspicuous notice that identifies the location on the Secretary of States internet website of the specific constitutional or statutory provision that the state measure would repeal or revise.(2) The text of a measure relating to debts and liabilities, including a bond measure, shall be printed in the state voter information guide as required by Section 1 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.(c) A copy of the arguments and rebuttals for and against each state measure.(d) A copy of the analysis of each state measure.(e) Tables of contents, indexes, art work, graphics, and other materials that the Secretary of State determines will make the state voter information guide easier to understand or more useful for the average voter.(f) A notice, conspicuously printed on the cover of the state voter information guide, indicating that additional copies of the state voter information guide will be mailed by the county elections official upon request.(g) A written explanation of the judicial retention procedure as required by Section 9083.(h) The Voter Bill of Rights pursuant to Section 2300.(i) If the ballot contains an election for the office of United States Senator, information on candidates for United States Senator. A candidate for United States Senator may purchase the space to place a statement in the state voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state voter information guide.(j) If the ballot contains a question on the confirmation or retention of a justice of the Supreme Court, information on justices of the Supreme Court who are subject to confirmation or retention.(k) If the ballot contains an election for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States, a notice that refers voters to the Secretary of States internet website for information about candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States.(l) A written explanation of the appropriate election procedures for party-nominated, voter-nominated, and nonpartisan offices as required by Section 9083.5.(m) A written explanation of the top 10 contributor lists required by Section 84223 of the Government Code, including a description of the internet websites where those lists are available to the public.
9084. The state voter information guide shall contain all of the following:(a) A complete copy of each state measure.(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), before each state measure, a conspicuous notice that identifies the location on the Secretary of States internet website of the specific constitutional or statutory provision that the state measure would repeal or revise.(2) The text of a measure relating to debts and liabilities, including a bond measure, shall be printed in the state voter information guide as required by Section 1 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.(c) A copy of the arguments and rebuttals for and against each state measure.(d) A copy of the analysis of each state measure.(e) Tables of contents, indexes, art work, graphics, and other materials that the Secretary of State determines will make the state voter information guide easier to understand or more useful for the average voter.(f) A notice, conspicuously printed on the cover of the state voter information guide, indicating that additional copies of the state voter information guide will be mailed by the county elections official upon request.(g) A written explanation of the judicial retention procedure as required by Section 9083.(h) The Voter Bill of Rights pursuant to Section 2300.(i) If the ballot contains an election for the office of United States Senator, information on candidates for United States Senator. A candidate for United States Senator may purchase the space to place a statement in the state voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state voter information guide.(j) If the ballot contains a question on the confirmation or retention of a justice of the Supreme Court, information on justices of the Supreme Court who are subject to confirmation or retention.(k) If the ballot contains an election for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States, a notice that refers voters to the Secretary of States internet website for information about candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States.(l) A written explanation of the appropriate election procedures for party-nominated, voter-nominated, and nonpartisan offices as required by Section 9083.5.(m) A written explanation of the top 10 contributor lists required by Section 84223 of the Government Code, including a description of the internet websites where those lists are available to the public.
9084. The state voter information guide shall contain all of the following:(a) A complete copy of each state measure.(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), before each state measure, a conspicuous notice that identifies the location on the Secretary of States internet website of the specific constitutional or statutory provision that the state measure would repeal or revise.(2) The text of a measure relating to debts and liabilities, including a bond measure, shall be printed in the state voter information guide as required by Section 1 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.(c) A copy of the arguments and rebuttals for and against each state measure.(d) A copy of the analysis of each state measure.(e) Tables of contents, indexes, art work, graphics, and other materials that the Secretary of State determines will make the state voter information guide easier to understand or more useful for the average voter.(f) A notice, conspicuously printed on the cover of the state voter information guide, indicating that additional copies of the state voter information guide will be mailed by the county elections official upon request.(g) A written explanation of the judicial retention procedure as required by Section 9083.(h) The Voter Bill of Rights pursuant to Section 2300.(i) If the ballot contains an election for the office of United States Senator, information on candidates for United States Senator. A candidate for United States Senator may purchase the space to place a statement in the state voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state voter information guide.(j) If the ballot contains a question on the confirmation or retention of a justice of the Supreme Court, information on justices of the Supreme Court who are subject to confirmation or retention.(k) If the ballot contains an election for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States, a notice that refers voters to the Secretary of States internet website for information about candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States.(l) A written explanation of the appropriate election procedures for party-nominated, voter-nominated, and nonpartisan offices as required by Section 9083.5.(m) A written explanation of the top 10 contributor lists required by Section 84223 of the Government Code, including a description of the internet websites where those lists are available to the public.
9084. The state voter information guide shall contain all of the following:
(a) A complete copy of each state measure.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), before each state measure, a conspicuous notice that identifies the location on the Secretary of States internet website of the specific constitutional or statutory provision that the state measure would repeal or revise.
(2) The text of a measure relating to debts and liabilities, including a bond measure, shall be printed in the state voter information guide as required by Section 1 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.
(c) A copy of the arguments and rebuttals for and against each state measure.
(d) A copy of the analysis of each state measure.
(e) Tables of contents, indexes, art work, graphics, and other materials that the Secretary of State determines will make the state voter information guide easier to understand or more useful for the average voter.
(f) A notice, conspicuously printed on the cover of the state voter information guide, indicating that additional copies of the state voter information guide will be mailed by the county elections official upon request.
(g) A written explanation of the judicial retention procedure as required by Section 9083.
(h) The Voter Bill of Rights pursuant to Section 2300.
(i) If the ballot contains an election for the office of United States Senator, information on candidates for United States Senator. A candidate for United States Senator may purchase the space to place a statement in the state voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state voter information guide.
(j) If the ballot contains a question on the confirmation or retention of a justice of the Supreme Court, information on justices of the Supreme Court who are subject to confirmation or retention.
(k) If the ballot contains an election for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States, a notice that refers voters to the Secretary of States internet website for information about candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States.
(l) A written explanation of the appropriate election procedures for party-nominated, voter-nominated, and nonpartisan offices as required by Section 9083.5.
(m) A written explanation of the top 10 contributor lists required by Section 84223 of the Government Code, including a description of the internet websites where those lists are available to the public.
SEC. 2. Section 13307.5 of the Elections Code is amended to read:13307.5. A candidate for United States Representative may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the county voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not refer to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in this code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the county voter information guide.
SEC. 2. Section 13307.5 of the Elections Code is amended to read:
### SEC. 2.
13307.5. A candidate for United States Representative may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the county voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not refer to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in this code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the county voter information guide.
13307.5. A candidate for United States Representative may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the county voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not refer to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in this code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the county voter information guide.
13307.5. A candidate for United States Representative may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the county voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not refer to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in this code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the county voter information guide.
13307.5. A candidate for United States Representative may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the county voter information guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement shall not refer to any opponent of the candidate. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in this code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the county voter information guide.
SECTION 1.SEC. 3. Section 85601 of the Government Code is amended to read:85601. (a) A candidate for statewide elective office, as defined in Section 82053, who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the state ballot pamphlet that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. Except for a statement submitted by a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state ballot pamphlets.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 88001 of this code or subdivision (e) of Section 9084 of the Elections Code, on and after November 6, 2002, the Secretary of State may not include in the state ballot pamphlet a statement from a candidate who has not voluntarily agreed to the expenditure limitations set forth in Section 85400.(c) A candidate for State Senate or Assembly who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the sample ballot that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in the Elections Code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the sample ballot. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate, and membership or activity in partisan political organizations.(d) The Secretary of State or the office of the elections official shall notify a candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected upon filing if the statement is filed in with the Secretary of State or with the office of the elections official. official, as applicable. If the statement is filed electronically, the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official official, as applicable, shall notify the candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected within 24 hours one business day of the statement being filed in the same manner by which the statement was submitted to the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official.
SECTION 1.SEC. 3. Section 85601 of the Government Code is amended to read:
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85601. (a) A candidate for statewide elective office, as defined in Section 82053, who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the state ballot pamphlet that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. Except for a statement submitted by a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state ballot pamphlets.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 88001 of this code or subdivision (e) of Section 9084 of the Elections Code, on and after November 6, 2002, the Secretary of State may not include in the state ballot pamphlet a statement from a candidate who has not voluntarily agreed to the expenditure limitations set forth in Section 85400.(c) A candidate for State Senate or Assembly who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the sample ballot that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in the Elections Code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the sample ballot. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate, and membership or activity in partisan political organizations.(d) The Secretary of State or the office of the elections official shall notify a candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected upon filing if the statement is filed in with the Secretary of State or with the office of the elections official. official, as applicable. If the statement is filed electronically, the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official official, as applicable, shall notify the candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected within 24 hours one business day of the statement being filed in the same manner by which the statement was submitted to the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official.
85601. (a) A candidate for statewide elective office, as defined in Section 82053, who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the state ballot pamphlet that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. Except for a statement submitted by a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state ballot pamphlets.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 88001 of this code or subdivision (e) of Section 9084 of the Elections Code, on and after November 6, 2002, the Secretary of State may not include in the state ballot pamphlet a statement from a candidate who has not voluntarily agreed to the expenditure limitations set forth in Section 85400.(c) A candidate for State Senate or Assembly who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the sample ballot that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in the Elections Code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the sample ballot. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate, and membership or activity in partisan political organizations.(d) The Secretary of State or the office of the elections official shall notify a candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected upon filing if the statement is filed in with the Secretary of State or with the office of the elections official. official, as applicable. If the statement is filed electronically, the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official official, as applicable, shall notify the candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected within 24 hours one business day of the statement being filed in the same manner by which the statement was submitted to the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official.
85601. (a) A candidate for statewide elective office, as defined in Section 82053, who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the state ballot pamphlet that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. Except for a statement submitted by a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state ballot pamphlets.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 88001 of this code or subdivision (e) of Section 9084 of the Elections Code, on and after November 6, 2002, the Secretary of State may not include in the state ballot pamphlet a statement from a candidate who has not voluntarily agreed to the expenditure limitations set forth in Section 85400.(c) A candidate for State Senate or Assembly who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the sample ballot that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in the Elections Code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the sample ballot. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate, and membership or activity in partisan political organizations.(d) The Secretary of State or the office of the elections official shall notify a candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected upon filing if the statement is filed in with the Secretary of State or with the office of the elections official. official, as applicable. If the statement is filed electronically, the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official official, as applicable, shall notify the candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected within 24 hours one business day of the statement being filed in the same manner by which the statement was submitted to the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official.
85601. (a) A candidate for statewide elective office, as defined in Section 82053, who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the state ballot pamphlet that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. Except for a statement submitted by a candidate for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate and membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the preparation of the state ballot pamphlets.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 88001 of this code or subdivision (e) of Section 9084 of the Elections Code, on and after November 6, 2002, the Secretary of State may not include in the state ballot pamphlet a statement from a candidate who has not voluntarily agreed to the expenditure limitations set forth in Section 85400.
(c) A candidate for State Senate or Assembly who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the voter information portion of the sample ballot that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in the Elections Code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the sample ballot. The statement may include the party affiliation of the candidate, and membership or activity in partisan political organizations.
(d) The Secretary of State or the office of the elections official shall notify a candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected upon filing if the statement is filed in with the Secretary of State or with the office of the elections official. official, as applicable. If the statement is filed electronically, the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official official, as applicable, shall notify the candidate if the statement has been approved or rejected within 24 hours one business day of the statement being filed in the same manner by which the statement was submitted to the Secretary of State or the office of the elections official.
SEC. 2.SEC. 4. The Legislature finds and declares that this bill furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974 within the meaning of subdivision (a) of Section 81012 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2.SEC. 4. The Legislature finds and declares that this bill furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974 within the meaning of subdivision (a) of Section 81012 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2.SEC. 4. The Legislature finds and declares that this bill furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974 within the meaning of subdivision (a) of Section 81012 of the Government Code.
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SEC. 3.SEC. 5. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 3.SEC. 5. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 3.SEC. 5. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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