December 2022 Several recent changes have been made to state and local lobbying laws which deserve attention from those who are active in government affairs in California. Expanded Disclosure Requirements for State “Grassroots Lobbying” Ads The Governor signed a bill (SB 459) which will require an “Ad paid […]
December 2022 The Fair Political Practices Commission has increased gift and contribution limits, as it is required to do every two years. The new gift and contribution limits go into effect on January 1, 2023 and will remain in effect through December 31, 2024. New Gift Limit • $590 per […]
As we mentioned in a prior Alert, a new law effective January 1, 2023 (SB 1439) will require city councilmembers, county supervisors and other local elected officials to recuse themselves from proceedings that involve a land use applicant or government contractor who has contributed over $250. There has been uncertainty as […]
Campaign Contribution Restriction Just Signed by Governor Would Dramatically Change Local Land Use and Government Contracting Decisions Governor Newsom signed a law last week which will require city councilpersons and members of county boards of supervisors to recuse themselves from voting on real estate projects and government contracting decisions if […]
This is a reminder that the 24-hour reporting period for political contributions made in connection with the November 8, 2022, election begins today, August 10, 2022. Any contributions or independent expenditures for state or local candidates or ballot measures which will appear on the upcoming November 2022 ballot which aggregate $1,000 […]
February 2022 As the June 7, 2022 election season heats up, candidates and consultants should keep in mind that the law allows campaigns to challenge false, misleading or improper information which will appear in the voter information pamphlet and/or on the ballot. These include candidate ballot designations, candidate statements, arguments for […]
The California Fair Political Practices Commission (“FPPC”) continues to focus on Limited Liability Companies (“LLCs”) as a potential source of “dark money” in California elections. As you may recall, last year the FPPC adopted new rules requiring that reports filed by political committees which receive contributions, as well as Major Donor […]
This is a reminder that, due to the upcoming February 15, 2022 special elections in San Francisco, a 24-hour reporting period for political contributions begins today, November 17, 2021. Any contributions or independent expenditures related to Assembly District 17 candidates, San Francisco Assessor-Recorder candidates or the San Francisco School Board recalls, […]
August 2021 Even though 2021 is supposedly an “off” election year, San Franciscans are likely to be asked to vote several times between now and the June 2022 regular statewide election. Voting for Governor on September 14. At Governor Newsom’s request, the State Legislature amended state law in order […]
August 2021 With Mayor Garcetti on his way to becoming Ambassador to India, a vacancy is expected to occur in the Mayor’s office and the political wrangling over a successor will officially begin. If the U.S. Senate confirms Mayor Garcetti’s ambassadorship: • Council President Nury Martinez will become Acting Mayor until […]