Senate Bill 401

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The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments rejected Senate Bill 401 by Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) that would have closed a major loophole that allows elected officials and candidates to avoid contribution limits. SB 401 would have subjected candidate-controlled ballot measure committees to the same contribution limits currently imposed …continue reading

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Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) has introduced Senate Bill 401, which would close a major loophole that allows elected officials and candidates to avoid contribution limits. SB 401 would subject candidate-controlled ballot measure committees to the same contribution limits currently imposed on candidates for state office. It would close a …continue reading