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CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

We believe that the methods of financing political campaigns should:

• Ensure the public’s right to know
• Combat corruption and undue influence
• Enable candidates to compete more equitably for public office, and
• Allow maximum citizen participation in the political process.

We opposed AB  1430 (Garrick) because we think it will undermine the ability of cities and other local governments to effectively regulate campaign financing of local elections.

AB 1430 was signed by the Governor.

The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is looking at whether any change in their regulation of member communications is needed because of AB 1430, and held an Interested Persons meeting to get public input. We spoke at that meeting about how we think they should respect the interests of local governments and the public with respect to AB 1430's provisions.

It is likely that the regulation will be considered at the December 13 FPPC hearing. If so, the proposed regulation will be circulated to the public 10 days before that. To follow the progress of this issue visit the FPPC website.

Previous League Action:

• Read our September 18 call to action which explains why we thought the Governor should have vetoed this bill.
• We joined local government agencies, other organizations, and individuals in a statement of opposition to AB1430.
• In a previous call to action, we asked the Senate to vote against this bill. It was passed by the Assembly unchallenged and by the Senate 27-9. We thank those senators who voted against the bill or abstained.

See "Clean Money, Fair Elections" about our support of Proposition 89 and AB 583 in 2006.

• LWVUS Takes Action on Campaign Finance Reform
• LWV United States Position on Campaign Finance Reform
• LWV California Position on Campaign Finance Reform