BILL NUMBER: SB 844 CHAPTERED
BILL TEXT
CHAPTER 920
FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
APPROVED BY GOVERNOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
PASSED THE SENATE AUGUST 26, 2014
PASSED THE ASSEMBLY AUGUST 25, 2014
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY AUGUST 21, 2014
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY AUGUST 18, 2014
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY AUGUST 4, 2014
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 17, 2014
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 10, 2014
AMENDED IN SENATE MAY 27, 2014
AMENDED IN SENATE MAY 5, 2014
AMENDED IN SENATE MARCH 12, 2014
INTRODUCED BY Senator Pavley
(Coauthors: Senators Anderson, Block, Correa, De León, DeSaulnier,
Hancock, Leno, and Padilla)
(Coauthors: Assembly Members Dickinson, Garcia, Gatto, and
Wieckowski)
JANUARY 8, 2014
An act to amend Sections 9082.7 and 9086 of the Elections Code,
and to amend Section 88002 of the Government Code, relating to
elections.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 844, Pavley. Elections: ballot measure contributions.
Existing law requires each campaign committee formed or existing
primarily to support or oppose a statewide ballot measure to file
with the Secretary of State periodic reports identifying the sources
and amounts of contributions received during specified periods.
Existing law, including the Political Reform Act of 1974, also
specifies information required to be included in the state ballot
pamphlet for each statewide ballot measure to be voted upon.
This bill would require the Secretary of State to create an
Internet Web site, or use other available technology, to consolidate
information about each ballot measure in a manner that is easy for
voters to access and understand. The Internet Web site would be
required to include a summary of each ballot measure, the total
amount of reported contributions made to support or oppose a ballot
measure, and a list of a committee's top 10 contributors, as
specified. The bill would require the state ballot pamphlet to
include for each ballot measure a printed statement that refers
voters to the Secretary of State's Internet Web site for a list of
committees primarily formed to support or oppose a ballot measure,
and information on how to access the committee's top 10 contributors.
This bill would incorporate additional changes in Section 9082.7
of the Elections Code proposed by SB 1253, that would become
operative only if SB 1253 and this bill are both chaptered and become
effective on or before January 1, 2015, and this bill is chaptered
last. The bill would, contingent upon the enactment of SB 1442,
incorporate additional changes.
The Political Reform Act of 1974, an initiative measure, generally
provides that the Legislature may amend the act to further the act's
purposes upon a 2/3 vote of each house and compliance with specified
procedural requirements. The act also provides that, notwithstanding
this requirement, the Legislature may add to the ballot pamphlet
information regarding candidates or other information.
This bill, which would permit or require additional information to
be included in the ballot pamphlet, would therefore require a
majority vote.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 9082.7 of the Elections Code is amended to
read:
9082.7. (a) The Secretary of State shall make available the
complete state ballot pamphlet over the Internet. The online version
of the state ballot pamphlet shall contain all of the following:
(1) For each candidate listed in the pamphlet, a means to access
campaign contribution disclosure reports for the candidate that are
available online.
(2) For each state ballot measure listed in the pamphlet, a means
to access the consolidated information specified in subdivision (b).
(b) The Secretary of State shall create an Internet Web site, or
use other available technology, to consolidate information about each
state ballot measure in a manner that is easy for voters to access
and understand. The information shall include all of the following:
(1) A summary of the ballot measure's content.
(2) The total amount of reported contributions made in support of
and opposition to the ballot measure, calculated and updated as
follows:
(A) (i) The total amount of contributions in support of the ballot
measure shall be calculated by adding together the total amounts of
contributions made in support of the ballot measure and reported in
semiannual statements required by Section 84200 of the Government
Code, preelection statements required by Section 84200.5 of the
Government Code, campaign statements required by Section 84202.3 of
the Government Code, and late contribution reports required by
Section 84203 of the Government Code that are reported within 16 days
of the election at which the measure will appear on the ballot.
(ii) The total amount of contributions in opposition to the ballot
measure shall be calculated by adding together the total amounts of
contributions made in opposition to the ballot measure and reported
in semiannual statements required by Section 84200 of the Government
Code, preelection statements required by Section 84200.5 of the
Government Code, campaign statements required by Section 84202.3 of
the Government Code, and late contribution reports required by
Section 84203 of the Government Code that are reported within 16 days
of the election at which the measure will appear on the ballot.
(iii) For purposes of determining the total amount of reported
contributions pursuant to this subparagraph, the Secretary of State
shall, to the extent practicable with respect to committees primarily
formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, do both of the
following:
(I) Ensure that transfers of funds between primarily formed
committees are not counted twice.
(II) Treat a contribution made to a primarily formed committee
that supports or opposes more than one state ballot measure as if the
total amount of that contribution was made for each state ballot
measure that the committee supports or opposes.
(B) The total amount of reported contributions calculated under
this paragraph for each state ballot measure shall be updated not
later than five business days after receipt of a semiannual
statement, campaign statement, or preelection statement and not later
than two business days after receipt of a late contribution report
within 16 days of the election at which the measure will appear on
the ballot.
(C) The total amount of reported contributions calculated under
this paragraph for each state ballot measure shall be accompanied by
an explanation that the contribution totals may be overstated due to
the inclusion of contributions made to committees supporting or
opposing more than one state ballot measure, as required by subclause
(II) of clause (iii) of subparagraph (A).
(3) A current list of the top 10 contributors supporting and
opposing the ballot measure, if compiled by the Fair Political
Practices Commission pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 84223 of
the Government Code.
(4) (A) A list of each committee primarily formed to support or
oppose the ballot measure, as described in Section 82047.5 of the
Government Code, and a means to access information about the sources
of funding reported for each committee.
(B) Information about the sources of contributions shall be
updated as new information becomes available to the public pursuant
to the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Title 9 (commencing with Section
81000) of the Government Code).
(C) If a committee identified in subparagraph (A) receives one
million dollars ($1,000,000) or more in contributions for an
election, the Secretary of State shall provide a means to access
online information about the committee's top 10 contributors reported
to the Fair Political Practices Commission pursuant to subdivision
(a) of Section 84223 of the Government Code.
(D) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section
84223 of the Government Code, the Fair Political Practices Commission
shall automatically provide any list of top 10 contributors created
pursuant to Section 84223 of the Government Code, and any subsequent
updates to that list, to the Secretary of State for purposes of
compliance with this section.
SEC. 1.1. Section 9082.7 of the Elections Code is amended to read:
9082.7. (a) The Secretary of State shall make available the
complete state ballot pamphlet over the Internet. The online version
of the state ballot pamphlet shall contain all of the following:
(1) For each candidate listed in the pamphlet, a means to access
campaign contribution disclosure reports for the candidate that are
available online.
(2) For each state ballot measure listed in the pamphlet, a means
to access the consolidated information specified in subdivision (b).
(b) The Secretary of State shall create an Internet Web site, or
use other available technology, to consolidate information about each
state ballot measure in a manner that is easy for voters to access
and understand. The information shall include all of the following:
(1) A summary of the ballot measure's content.
(2) The total amount of reported contributions made in support of
and opposition to the ballot measure, calculated and updated as
follows:
(A) (i) The total amount of contributions in support of the ballot
measure shall be calculated by adding together the total amounts of
contributions made in support of the ballot measure and reported in
semiannual statements required by Section 84200 of the Government
Code, preelection statements required by Section 84200.5 of the
Government Code, campaign statements required by Section 84202.3 of
the Government Code, and late contribution reports required by
Section 84203 of the Government Code that are reported within 16 days
of the election at which the measure will appear on the ballot.
(ii) The total amount of contributions in opposition to the ballot
measure shall be calculated by adding together the total amounts of
contributions made in opposition to the ballot measure and reported
in semiannual statements required by Section 84200 of the Government
Code, preelection statements required by Section 84200.5 of the
Government Code, campaign statements required by Section 84202.3 of
the Government Code, and late contribution reports required by
Section 84203 of the Government Code that are reported within 16 days
of the election at which the measure will appear on the ballot.
(iii) For purposes of determining the total amount of reported
contributions pursuant to this subparagraph, the Secretary of State
shall, to the extent practicable with respect to committees primarily
formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, do both of the
following:
(I) Ensure that transfers of funds between primarily formed
committees are not counted twice.
(II) Treat a contribution made to a primarily formed committee
that supports or opposes more than one state ballot measure as if the
total amount of that contribution was made for each state ballot
measure that the committee supports or opposes.
(B) The total amount of reported contributions calculated under
this paragraph for each state ballot measure shall be updated not
later than five business days after receipt of a semiannual
statement, campaign statement, or preelection statement and not later
than two business days after receipt of a late contribution report
within 16 days of the election at which the measure will appear on
the ballot.
(C) The total amount of reported contributions calculated under
this paragraph for each state ballot measure shall be accompanied by
an explanation that the contribution totals may be overstated due to
the inclusion of contributions made to committees supporting or
opposing more than one state ballot measure, as required by subclause
(II) of clause (iii) of subparagraph (A).
(3) A current list of the top 10 contributors supporting and
opposing the ballot measure, if compiled by the Fair Political
Practices Commission pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 84223 of
the Government Code.
(4) (A) A list of each committee primarily formed to support or
oppose the ballot measure, as described in Section 82047.5 of the
Government Code, and a means to access information about the sources
of funding reported for each committee.
(B) Information about the sources of contributions shall be
updated as new information becomes available to the public pursuant
to the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Title 9 (commencing with Section
81000) of the Government Code).
(C) If a committee identified in subparagraph (A) receives one
million dollars ($1,000,000) or more in contributions for an
election, the Secretary of State shall provide a means to access
online information about the committee's top 10 contributors reported
to the Fair Political Practices Commission pursuant to subdivision
(a) of Section 84223 of the Government Code.
(D) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section
84223 of the Government Code, the Fair Political Practices Commission
shall automatically provide any list of top 10 contributors created
pursuant to Section 84223 of the Government Code, and any subsequent
updates to that list, to the Secretary of State for purposes of
compliance with this section.
(c) This section shall remain in effect only until December 31 of
the year in which the statewide Internet-based system established
pursuant to Section 84620 of the Government Code becomes operational,
as certified by the Secretary of State, and as of that date is
repealed.
SEC. 1.3. Section 9082.7 of the Elections Code is amended to read:
9082.7. (a) The Secretary of State shall make available the
complete state ballot pamphlet over the Internet. The online version
of the state ballot pamphlet shall contain all of the following:
(1) For each candidate listed in the pamphlet, a means to access
campaign contribution disclosure reports for the candidate that are
available online.
(2) For each state ballot measure listed in the pamphlet, a means
to access the consolidated information specified in subdivision (b).
(b) The Secretary of State shall create an Internet Web site, or
use other available technology, to consolidate information about each
state ballot measure in a manner that is easy for voters to access
and understand. The information shall include all of the following:
(1) A summary of the ballot measure's content.
(2) The total amount of reported contributions made in support of
and opposition to the ballot measure, calculated and updated as
follows:
(A) (i) The total amount of contributions in support of the ballot
measure shall be calculated by adding together the total amounts of
contributions made in support of the ballot measure and reported in
semiannual statements required by Section 84200 of the Government
Code, quarterly campaign statements required by Section 84200.3 of
the Government Code, preelection statements required by Section
84200.5 of the Government Code, and late contribution reports
required by Section 84203 of the Government Code that are reported
within 16 days of the election at which the measure will appear on
the ballot.
(ii) The total amount of contributions in opposition to the ballot
measure shall be calculated by adding together the total amounts of
contributions made in opposition to the ballot measure and reported
in semiannual statements required by Section 84200 of the Government
Code, quarterly campaign statements required by Section 84200.3 of
the Government Code, preelection statements required by Section
84200.5 of the Government Code, and late contribution reports
required by Section 84203 of the Government Code that are reported
within 16 days of the election at which the measure will appear on
the ballot.
(iii) For purposes of determining the total amount of reported
contributions pursuant to this subparagraph, the Secretary of State
shall, to the extent practicable with respect to committees primarily
formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, do both of the
following:
(I) Ensure that transfers of funds between primarily formed
committees are not counted twice.
(II) Treat a contribution made to a primarily formed committee
that supports or opposes more than one state ballot measure as if the
total amount of that contribution was made for each state ballot
measure that the committee supports or opposes.
(B) The total amount of reported contributions calculated under
this paragraph for each state ballot measure shall be updated not
later than five business days after receipt of a semiannual
statement, quarterly campaign statement, or preelection statement and
not later than two business days after receipt of a late
contribution report within 16 days of the election at which the
measure will appear on the ballot.
(C) The total amount of reported contributions calculated under
this paragraph for each state ballot measure shall be accompanied by
an explanation that the contribution totals may be overstated due to
the inclusion of contributions made to committees supporting or
opposing more than one state ballot measure, as required by subclause
(II) of clause (iii) of subparagraph (A).
(3) A current list of the top 10 contributors supporting and
opposing the ballot measure, if compiled by the Fair Political
Practices Commission pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 84223 of
the Government Code.
(4) (A) A list of each committee primarily formed to support or
oppose the ballot measure, as described in Section 82047.5 of the
Government Code, and a means to access information about the sources
of funding reported for each committee.
(B) Information about the sources of contributions shall be
updated as new information becomes available to the public pursuant
to the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Title 9 (commencing with Section
81000) of the Government Code).
(C) If a committee identified in subparagraph (A) receives one
million dollars ($1,000,000) or more in contributions for an
election, the Secretary of State shall provide a means to access
online information about the committee's top 10 contributors reported
to the Fair Political Practices Commission pursuant to subdivision
(a) of Section 84223 of the Government Code.
(D) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section
84223 of the Government Code, the Fair Political Practices Commission
shall automatically provide any list of top 10 contributors created
pursuant to Section 84223 of the Government Code, and any subsequent
updates to that list, to the Secretary of State for purposes of
compliance with this section.
(c) This section shall become operative on January 1 of the year
following the year in which the statewide Internet-based system
established pursuant to Section 84620 of the Government Code becomes
operational, as certified by the Secretary of State.
SEC. 1.5. Section 9082.7 of the Elections Code is amended to read:
9082.7. (a) The Secretary of State shall make available the
complete state ballot pamphlet over the Internet. The online version
of the state ballot pamphlet shall contain all of the following:
(1) For each candidate listed in the pamphlet, a means to access
campaign contribution disclosure reports for the candidate that are
available online.
(2) For each state ballot measure listed in the pamphlet, a means
to access the consolidated information specified in subdivision (b).
(b) The Secretary of State shall create an Internet Web site, or
use other available technology, to consolidate information about each
state ballot measure in a manner that is easy for voters to access
and understand. The information shall include all of the following:
(1) A summary of the ballot measure's content.
(2) The total amount of reported contributions made in support of
and opposition to the ballot measure, calculated and updated as
follows:
(A) (i) The total amount of contributions in support of the ballot
measure shall be calculated by adding together the total amounts of
contributions made in support of the ballot measure and reported in
semiannual statements required by Section 84200 of the Government
Code, preelection statements required by Section 84200.5 of the
Government Code, campaign statements required by Section 84202.3 of
the Government Code, and late contribution reports required by
Section 84203 of the Government Code that are reported within 16 days
of the election at which the measure will appear on the ballot.
(ii) The total amount of contributions in opposition to the ballot
measure shall be calculated by adding together the total amounts of
contributions made in opposition to the ballot measure and reported
in semiannual statements required by Section 84200 of the Government
Code, preelection statements required by Section 84200.5 of the
Government Code, campaign statements required by Section 84202.3 of
the Government Code, and late contribution reports required by
Section 84203 of the Government Code that are reported within 16 days
of the election at which the measure will appear on the ballot.
(iii) For purposes of determining the total amount of reported
contributions pursuant to this subparagraph, the Secretary of State
shall, to the extent practicable with respect to committees primarily
formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, do both of the
following:
(I) Ensure that transfers of funds between primarily formed
committees are not counted twice.
(II) Treat a contribution made to a primarily formed committee
that supports or opposes more than one state ballot measure as if the
total amount of that contribution was made for each state ballot
measure that the committee supports or opposes.
(B) The total amount of reported contributions calculated under
this paragraph for each state ballot measure shall be updated not
later than five business days after receipt of a semiannual
statement, campaign statement, or preelection statement and not later
than two business days after receipt of a late contribution report
within 16 days of the election at which the measure will appear on
the ballot.
(C) The total amount of reported contributions calculated under
this paragraph for each state ballot measure shall be accompanied by
an explanation that the contribution totals may be overstated due to
the inclusion of contributions made to committees supporting or
opposing more than one state ballot measure, as required by subclause
(II) of clause (iii) of subparagraph (A).
(3) A current list of the top 10 contributors supporting and
opposing the ballot measure, if compiled by the Fair Political
Practices Commission pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 84223 of
the Government Code.
(4) (A) A list of each committee primarily formed to support or
oppose the ballot measure, as described in Section 82047.5 of the
Government Code, and a means to access information about the sources
of funding reported for each committee.
(B) Information about the sources of contributions shall be
updated as new information becomes available to the public pursuant
to the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Title 9 (commencing with Section
81000) of the Government Code).
(C) If a committee identified in subparagraph (A) receives one
million dollars ($1,000,000) or more in contributions for an
election, the Secretary of State shall provide a means to access
online information about the committee's top 10 contributors reported
to the Fair Political Practices Commission pursuant to subdivision
(a) of Section 84223 of the Government Code.
(D) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section
84223 of the Government Code, the Fair Political Practices Commission
shall automatically provide any list of top 10 contributors created
pursuant to Section 84223 of the Government Code, and any subsequent
updates to that list, to the Secretary of State for purposes of
compliance with this section.
(5) Any other information deemed relevant by the Secretary of
State.
SEC. 1.7. Section 9082.7 of the Elections Code is amended to read:
9082.7. (a) The Secretary of State shall make available the
complete state ballot pamphlet over the Internet. The online version
of the state ballot pamphlet shall contain all of the following:
(1) For each candidate listed in the pamphlet, a means to access
campaign contribution disclosure reports for the candidate that are
available online.
(2) For each state ballot measure listed in the pamphlet, a means
to access the consolidated information specified in subdivision (b).
(b) The Secretary of State shall create an Internet Web site, or
use other available technology, to consolidate information about each
state ballot measure in a manner that is easy for voters to access
and understand. The information shall include all of the following:
(1) A summary of the ballot measure's content.
(2) The total amount of reported contributions made in support of
and opposition to the ballot measure, calculated and updated as
follows:
(A) (i) The total amount of contributions in support of the ballot
measure shall be calculated by adding together the total amounts of
contributions made in support of the ballot measure and reported in
semiannual statements required by Section 84200 of the Government
Code, preelection statements required by Section 84200.5 of the
Government Code, campaign statements required by Section 84202.3 of
the Government Code, and late contribution reports required by
Section 84203 of the Government Code that are reported within 16 days
of the election at which the measure will appear on the ballot.
(ii) The total amount of contributions in opposition to the ballot
measure shall be calculated by adding together the total amounts of
contributions made in opposition to the ballot measure and reported
in semiannual statements required by Section 84200 of the Government
Code, preelection statements required by Section 84200.5 of the
Government Code, campaign statements required by Section 84202.3 of
the Government Code, and late contribution reports required by
Section 84203 of the Government Code that are reported within 16 days
of the election at which the measure will appear on the ballot.
(iii) For purposes of determining the total amount of reported
contributions pursuant to this subparagraph, the Secretary of State
shall, to the extent practicable with respect to committees primarily
formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, do both of the
following:
(I) Ensure that transfers of funds between primarily formed
committees are not counted twice.
(II) Treat a contribution made to a primarily formed committee
that supports or opposes more than one state ballot measure as if the
total amount of that contribution was made for each state ballot
measure that the committee supports or opposes.
(B) The total amount of reported contributions calculated under
this paragraph for each state ballot measure shall be updated not
later than five business days after receipt of a semiannual
statement, campaign statement, or preelection statement and not later
than two business days after receipt of a late contribution report
within 16 days of the election at which the measure will appear on
the ballot.
(C) The total amount of reported contributions calculated under
this paragraph for each state ballot measure shall be accompanied by
an explanation that the contribution totals may be overstated due to
the inclusion of contributions made to committees supporting or
opposing more than one state ballot measure, as required by subclause
(II) of clause (iii) of subparagraph (A).
(3) A current list of the top 10 contributors supporting and
opposing the ballot measure, if compiled by the Fair Political
Practices Commission pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 84223 of
the Government Code.
(4) (A) A list of each committee primarily formed to support or
oppose the ballot measure, as described in Section 82047.5 of the
Government Code, and a means to access information about the sources
of funding reported for each committee.
(B) Information about the sources of contributions shall be
updated as new information becomes available to the public pursuant
to the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Title 9 (commencing with Section
81000) of the Government Code).
(C) If a committee identified in subparagraph (A) receives one
million dollars ($1,000,000) or more in contributions for an
election, the Secretary of State shall provide a means to access
online information about the committee's top 10 contributors reported
to the Fair Political Practices Commission pursuant to subdivision
(a) of Section 84223 of the Government Code.
(D) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section
84223 of the Government Code, the Fair Political Practices Commission
shall automatically provide any list of top 10 contributors created
pursuant to Section 84223 of the Government Code, and any subsequent
updates to that list, to the Secretary of State for purposes of
compliance with this section.
(5) Any other information deemed relevant by the Secretary of
State.
(c) This section shall remain in effect only until December 31 of
the year in which the statewide Internet-based system established
pursuant to Section 84620 of the Government Code becomes operational,
as certified by the Secretary of State, and as of that date is
repealed.
SEC. 1.9. Section 9082.7 of the Elections Code is amended to read:
9082.7. (a) The Secretary of State shall make available the
complete state ballot pamphlet over the Internet. The online version
of the state ballot pamphlet shall contain all of the following:
(1) For each candidate listed in the pamphlet, a means to access
campaign contribution disclosure reports for the candidate that are
available online.
(2) For each state ballot measure listed in the pamphlet, a means to
access the consolidated information specified in subdivision (b).
(b) The Secretary of State shall create an Internet Web site, or
use other available technology, to consolidate information about each
state ballot measure in a manner that is easy for voters to access
and understand. The information shall include all of the following:
(1) A summary of the ballot measure's content.
(2) The total amount of reported contributions made in support of
and opposition to the ballot measure, calculated and updated as
follows:
(A) (i) The total amount of contributions in support of the ballot
measure shall be calculated by adding together the total amounts of
contributions made in support of the ballot measure and reported in
semiannual statements required by Section 84200 of the Government
Code, quarterly campaign statements required by Section 84200.3 of
the Government Code, preelection statements required by Section
84200.5 of the Government Code, and late contribution reports
required by Section 84203 of the Government Code that are reported
within 16 days of the election at which the measure will appear on
the ballot.
(ii) The total amount of contributions in opposition to the ballot
measure shall be calculated by adding together the total amounts of
contributions made in opposition to the ballot measure and reported
in semiannual statements required by Section 84200 of the Government
Code, quarterly campaign statements required by Section 84200.3 of
the Government Code, preelection statements required by Section
84200.5 of the Government Code, and late contribution reports
required by Section 84203 of the Government Code that are reported
within 16 days of the election at which the measure will appear on
the ballot.
(iii) For purposes of determining the total amount of reported
contributions pursuant to this subparagraph, the Secretary of State
shall, to the extent practicable with respect to committees primarily
formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, do both of the
following:
(I) Ensure that transfers of funds between primarily formed
committees are not counted twice.
(II) Treat a contribution made to a primarily formed committee
that supports or opposes more than one state ballot measure as if the
total amount of that contribution was made for each state ballot
measure that the committee supports or opposes.
(B) The total amount of reported contributions calculated under
this paragraph for each state ballot measure shall be updated not
later than five business days after receipt of a semiannual
statement, quarterly campaign statement, or preelection statement and
not later than two business days after receipt of a late
contribution report within 16 days of the election at which the
measure will appear on the ballot.
(C) The total amount of reported contributions calculated under
this paragraph for each state ballot measure shall be accompanied by
an explanation that the contribution totals may be overstated due to
the inclusion of contributions made to committees supporting or
opposing more than one state ballot measure, as required by subclause
(II) of clause (iii) of subparagraph (A).
(3) A current list of the top 10 contributors supporting and
opposing the ballot measure, if compiled by the Fair Political
Practices Commission pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 84223 of
the Government Code.
(4) (A) A list of each committee primarily formed to support or
oppose the ballot measure, as described in Section 82047.5 of the
Government Code, and a means to access information about the sources
of funding reported for each committee.
(B) Information about the sources of contributions shall be
updated as new information becomes available to the public pursuant
to the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Title 9 (commencing with Section
81000) of the Government Code).
(C) If a committee identified in subparagraph (A) receives one
million dollars ($1,000,000) or more in contributions for an
election, the Secretary of State shall provide a means to access
online information about the committee's top 10 contributors reported
to the Fair Political Practices Commission pursuant to subdivision
(a) of Section 84223 of the Government Code.
(D) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section
84223 of the Government Code, the Fair Political Practices Commission
shall automatically provide any list of top 10 contributors created
pursuant to Section 84223 of the Government Code, and any subsequent
updates to that list, to the Secretary of State for purposes of
compliance with this section.
(5) Any other information deemed relevant by the Secretary of
State.
(c) This section shall become operative on January 1 of the year
following the year in which the statewide Internet-based system
established pursuant to Section 84620 of the Government Code becomes
operational, as certified by the Secretary of State.
SEC. 2. Section 9086 of the Elections Code is amended to read:
9086. The ballot pamphlet shall contain as to each state measure
to be voted upon, the following, in the order set forth in this
section:
(a) (1) Upon the top portion of the first page, and not exceeding
one-third of the page, shall appear:
(A) Identification of the measure by number and title.
(B) The official summary prepared by the Attorney General.
(C) The total number of votes cast for and against the measure in
both the State Senate and Assembly, if the measure was passed by the
Legislature.
(2) The space in the title and summary that is used for an
explanatory table prepared pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision
(e) of Section 9087 and Section 88003 of the Government Code shall
not be included when measuring the amount of space the information
described in paragraph (1) has taken for purposes of determining
compliance with the restriction prohibiting the information described
in paragraph (1) from exceeding one-third of the page.
(b) Beginning at the top of the right page shall appear the
analysis prepared by the Legislative Analyst, provided that the
analysis fits on a single page. If it does not fit on a single page,
the analysis shall begin on the lower portion of the first left page
and shall continue on subsequent pages until it is completed.
(c) Immediately below the analysis prepared by the Legislative
Analyst shall appear a printed statement that refers voters to the
Secretary of State's Internet Web site for a list of committees
primarily formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, and
information on how to access the committee's top 10 contributors.
(d) Arguments for and against the measure shall be placed on the
next left and right pages, respectively, following the final page of
the analysis of the Legislative Analyst. The rebuttals shall be
placed immediately below the arguments.
(e) If no argument against the measure has been submitted, the
argument for the measure shall appear on the right page facing the
analysis.
(f) The complete text of each measure shall appear at the back of
the pamphlet. The text of the measure shall contain the provisions of
the proposed measure and the existing provisions of law repealed or
revised by the measure. The provisions of the proposed measure
differing from the existing provisions of law affected shall be
distinguished in print, so as to facilitate comparison.
(g) The following statement shall be printed at the bottom of each
page where arguments appear: "Arguments printed on this page are the
opinions of the authors, and have not been checked for accuracy by
any official agency."
SEC. 3. Section 88002 of the Government Code is amended to read:
88002. The ballot pamphlet shall contain as to each state measure
to be voted upon, the following in the order set forth in this
section:
(a) (1) Upon the top portion of the first page and not exceeding
one-third of the page shall appear:
(A) The identification of the measure by number and title.
(B) The official summary prepared by the Attorney General.
(C) The total number of votes cast for and against the measure in
both the State Senate and Assembly if the measure was passed by the
Legislature.
(2) The space in the title and summary that is used for an
explanatory table prepared pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision
(e) of Section 9087 of the Elections Code and Section 88003 shall not
be included when measuring the amount of space the information
described in paragraph (1) has taken for purposes of determining
compliance with the restriction prohibiting the information described
in paragraph (1) from exceeding one-third of the page.
(b) Beginning at the top of the right page shall appear the
analysis prepared by the Legislative Analyst, provided that the
analysis fits on a single page. If it does not fit on a single page,
then the analysis shall begin on the lower portion of the first left
page and shall continue on subsequent pages until it is completed.
(c) Immediately below the analysis prepared by the Legislative
Analyst shall appear a printed statement that refers voters to the
Secretary of State's Internet Web site for a list of committees
primarily formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, and
information on how to access the committee's top 10 contributors.
(d) Arguments for and against the measure shall be placed on the
next left and right pages, respectively, following the page on which
the analysis of the Legislative Analyst ends. The rebuttals shall be
placed immediately below the arguments.
(e) If no argument against the measure has been submitted, the
argument for the measure shall appear on the right page facing the
analysis.
(f) The complete text of each measure shall appear at the back of
the pamphlet. The text of the measure shall contain the provisions of
the proposed measure and the existing provisions of law repealed or
revised by the measure. The provisions of the proposed measure
differing from the existing provisions of law affected shall be
distinguished in print, so as to facilitate comparison.
(g) The following statement shall be printed at the bottom of each
page where arguments appear: "Arguments printed on this page are the
opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by
any official agency."
SEC. 4. Section 1.1 of this bill shall only become operative if
(1) both this bill and Senate Bill 1442 of the 2013-14 Regular
Session are enacted and become effective on or before January 1,
2015, (2) Senate Bill 1442 adds Section 84200.3 to the Government
Code, and (3) Senate Bill 1253 of the 2013-14 Regular Session is not
enacted or as enacted does not amend Section 9082.7 of the Elections
Code, in which case Sections 1, 1.5, 1.7, and 1.9 of this bill shall
not become operative.
SEC. 5. Section 1.3 of this bill shall only become operative if
(1) both this bill and Senate Bill 1442 of the 2013-14 Regular
Session are enacted and become effective on or before January 1,
2015, (2) Senate Bill 1442 adds Section 84200.3 to the Government
Code, (3) the condition specified in subdivision (c) of Section
9082.7 of the Elections Code as amended by Section 1.3 of this bill
is satisfied, and (4) Senate Bill 1253 of the 2013-14 Regular Session
is not enacted or as enacted does not amend Section 9082.7 of the
Elections Code, in which case Sections 1, 1.5, 1.7, and 1.9 of this
bill shall not become operative.
SEC. 6. Section 1.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to
Section 9082.7 of the Elections Code proposed by both this bill and
Senate Bill 1253. It shall only become operative if (1) both bills
are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2015, (2)
each bill amends Section 9082.7 of the Elections Code, (3) Senate
Bill 1442 of the 2013-14 Regular Session is not enacted or as enacted
does not add Section 84200.3 to the Government Code, and (4) this
bill is enacted after Senate Bill 1253, in which case Sections 1,
1.1, 1.3, 1.7, and 1.9 of this bill shall not become operative.
SEC. 7. Section 1.7 of this bill incorporates amendments to
Section 9082.7 of the Elections Code proposed by both this bill and
Senate Bill 1253. It shall only become operative if (1) both bills
are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2015, (2)
each bill amends Section 9082.7 of the Elections Code, (3) Senate
Bill 1442 of the 2013-14 Regular Session is enacted and as enacted
adds Section 84200.3 to the Government Code, and (4) this bill is
enacted after Senate Bill 1253, in which case Sections 1, 1.1, 1.3,
and 1.5 of this bill shall not become operative.
SEC. 8. Section 1.9 of this bill incorporates amendments to
Section 9082.7 of the Elections Code proposed by both this bill and
Senate Bill 1253. It shall only become operative if (1) both bills
are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2015, (2)
each bill amends Section 9082.7 of the Elections Code, (3) Senate
Bill 1442 of the 2013-14 Regular Session is enacted and as enacted
adds Section 84200.3 to the Government Code, (4) the condition
specified in subdivision (c) of Section 9082.7 of the Elections Code
as amended by Section 1.9 of this bill is satisfied, and (5) this
bill is enacted after Senate Bill 1253, in which case Sections 1,
1.1, 1.3, and 1.5 of this bill shall not become operative.
SEC. 9. The Legislature finds and declares that this act permits
or requires the inclusion of additional information in the ballot
pamphlet in accordance with Section 88007 of the Government Code.