BILL ANALYSIS Ó SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Senator Ricardo Lara, Chair 2015 - 2016 Regular Session AB 2318 (Low) - Political Reform Act of 1974: Fair Political Practices Commission: enforcement: use of public resources ----------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |--------------------------------+--------------------------------| | | | |Version: May 18, 2016 |Policy Vote: E. & C.A. 5 - 0 | | | | |--------------------------------+--------------------------------| | | | |Urgency: No |Mandate: Yes | | | | |--------------------------------+--------------------------------| | | | |Hearing Date: August 11, 2016 |Consultant: Robert Ingenito | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- *********** ANALYSIS ADDENDUM - SUSPENSE FILE *********** The following information is revised to reflect amendments adopted by the committee on August 11, 2016 Bill Summary: AB 2318 would shift jurisdiction over specified state laws that restrict nonprofit organizations from using certain resources for campaign purposes and that require specified nonprofit organizations to disclose the sources of funds used for campaign activity. Fiscal Impact: The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) indicates that it would incur first-year costs of $126,000, and ongoing annual costs of $119,000 to implement the provisions of the bill (General Fund). AB 2318 (Low) Page 1 of ? Author Amendments: Move certain enforcement responsibilities from FPPC to district attorneys and the Attorney General. -- END --