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Online Disclosure Act Under the California Political Reform Act

February 7, 2022 6:26 amFebruary 7, 2022 6:36 am

The Political Reform Act, contained in Title 9 of the Government Code, includes Chapter 4.6, which is titled the “Online Disclosure Act of 1997.” Title 4.6 was added by Chapter 866 in 1997 and contains Sections 84600 – 84616. Section...

California Political Party Qualifications

February 6, 2022 4:10 pmFebruary 6, 2022 4:17 pm

California’s Elections Code provides Political Party Qualifications in Division 5, Chapter 1. Section 5000 defines the term “party” and Chapter 1 applies to political bodies and to parties. Section 5001 specifies when a group of electors desires to qualify a...

Ballot Arguments in California Elections

February 1, 2022 3:10 pmFebruary 1, 2022 3:16 pm

California’s Elections Code provides rules for ballot arguments for measures submitted to the voters in state elections that are contained in Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 6. Article 6 is titled “Arguments Concerning Measures Submitted to Voters.” Section 9060 provides...

Ballot Measures Proposed by the California Legislature

January 30, 2022 3:21 pmJanuary 30, 2022 3:28 pm

The California Legislature may place measures before the electorate at statewide elections. Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 4 deals with Measures Proposed by the Legislature. Section 9040 requires every constitutional amendment, bond measure, or other legislative measure submitted to the...

Income Tax Disclosures for California Candidates

January 30, 2022 9:04 amJanuary 30, 2022 9:11 am

California’s Elections Code includes income tax disclosure requirements in Division 8, Part 5. Section 8900 contains legislative findings and declarations that the State of California has a strong interest in ensuring that its voters make informed, educated choices in the...

Duties of Secretary of State for Voting Results

January 28, 2022 6:24 amJanuary 28, 2022 6:31 am

The California Elections Code specifies certain duties for the Secretary of State related to the canvass of votes in this state. These provisions are contained in Division 15, Chapter 7. Section 15500 requires the Secretary of State, commencing with the...

Tie Votes in California Elections

January 27, 2022 3:32 pmJanuary 27, 2022 10:38 am

On rare occasions, there can be a tie vote in an election. California law provides guidance in such instances. Contained in Elections Code Division 15, Chapter 10, the rules are found in Sections 15650 to 15673. Article 1 deals with...