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Part 97 of 107 · provisions 19,201–19,400

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This section defines key terms used in the CalSavers retirement savings title. This section creates the CalSavers Retirement Savings Board and sets rules for how the board, program administrator, and staff must operate. This section creates the CalSavers Retirement Savings Trust, assigns the board to administer it, requires the board to split trust money into a program fund and an administrative fund, and gives the Treasurer and the board investment-related powers. It also caps administrative fund spending at 1% of the total program fund after six years from implementation and exempts certain securities from specified Corporations Code sections. The CalSavers Retirement Savings Program must include one or more payroll deduction IRA arrangements, as determined by the board. The board has broad authority over the trust, including contracts, investments, staff, insurance, cooperation, and rulemaking.

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  1. 8295.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Law Reform [8280 - 8298] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. California Law Revision Commission [8280 - 8298] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 2, by renaming and relocating Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 2. )

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    The commission and the committee must cooperate with legislative committees on law revision and may contract with other committees for services in revision work.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Law Reform [8280 - 8298] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. California Law Revision Commission [8280 - 8298] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 2, by renaming and relocating Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 2. ) ## 8295. The commission and the committee shall confer and cooperate with any legislative committee on revision of the law and may contract with any other committee for the rendition of service, by either for the other, in the work of revision. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 25, Sec. 16. (SB 94) Effective June 27, 2019.)
  2. 8296.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Law Reform [8280 - 8298] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. California Law Revision Commission [8280 - 8298] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 2, by renaming and relocating Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 2. )

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    The commission and the committee may cooperate with certain associations, institutions, or foundations to help carry out the article’s purposes.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Law Reform [8280 - 8298] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. California Law Revision Commission [8280 - 8298] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 2, by renaming and relocating Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 2. ) ## 8296. The commission and the committee may cooperate with any bar association or other learned, professional, or scientific association, institution, or foundation in any manner suitable for the fulfillment of the purposes of this article. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 25, Sec. 17. (SB 94) Effective June 27, 2019.)
  3. 8297.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Law Reform [8280 - 8298] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. California Law Revision Commission [8280 - 8298] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 2, by renaming and relocating Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 2. )

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    The commission may make, change, or end research contracts, but only with the Director of General Services’ approval.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Law Reform [8280 - 8298] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. California Law Revision Commission [8280 - 8298] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 2, by renaming and relocating Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 2. ) ## 8297. The commission may, with the approval of the Director of General Services, enter into, amend and terminate contracts with colleges, universities, schools of law or other research institutions, or with qualified individuals for the purposes of research. (Added by renumbering Section 10340 by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 2.)
  4. 8298.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Law Reform [8280 - 8298] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. California Law Revision Commission [8280 - 8298] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 2, by renaming and relocating Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 2. )

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    The commission may study and recommend revisions to fix technical or minor substantive defects in the state statutes, even without a prior concurrent resolution from the Legislature referring the matter for study.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Law Reform [8280 - 8298] ( Chapter 3.5 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. California Law Revision Commission [8280 - 8298] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1335, Sec. 2, by renaming and relocating Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 2. ) ## 8298. The commission may study and recommend revisions to correct technical or minor substantive defects in the statutes of the state without a prior concurrent resolution of the Legislature referring the matter to it for study. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 152, Sec. 1.)
  5. 830.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    This section defines “dangerous condition,” “protect against,” and “property of a public entity/public property.”

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 830. As used in this chapter: (a) “Dangerous condition” means a condition of property that creates a substantial (as distinguished from a minor, trivial or insignificant) risk of injury when such property or adjacent property is used with due care in a manner in which it is reasonably foreseeable that it will be used. (b) “Protect against” includes repairing, remedying or correcting a dangerous condition, providing safeguards against a dangerous condition, or warning of a dangerous condition. (c) “Property of a public entity” and “public property” mean real or personal property owned or controlled by the public entity, but do not include easements, encroachments and other property that are located on the property of the public entity but are not owned or controlled by the public entity. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  6. 830.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    This section says certain privately owned seismic safety or fire sprinkler improvements are not treated as public property just because they were financed by a special assessment district.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 830.1. For purposes of this chapter, seismic safety improvements or fire sprinkler improvements which are owned, built, controlled, operated, and maintained by the private owner of the building in which they are installed are not public property or property of a public entity solely because the improvements were financed, in whole or in part, by means of the formation of a special assessment district. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1318, Sec. 1.)
  7. 830.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A condition is not treated as dangerous if a trial or appellate court decides, as a matter of law, that the risk was only minor, trivial, or insignificant.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 830.2. A condition is not a dangerous condition within the meaning of this chapter if the trial or appellate court, viewing the evidence most favorably to the plaintiff, determines as a matter of law that the risk created by the condition was of such a minor, trivial or insignificant nature in view of the surrounding circumstances that no reasonable person would conclude that the condition created a substantial risk of injury when such property or adjacent property was used with due care in a manner in which it was reasonably foreseeable that it would be used. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  8. 830.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A condition is not treated as a dangerous condition just because traffic signals, stop signs, yield signs, speed limit signs, or distinctive roadway markings were not provided.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 830.4. A condition is not a dangerous condition within the meaning of this chapter merely because of the failure to provide regulatory traffic control signals, stop signs, yield right-of-way signs, or speed restriction signs, as described by the Vehicle Code, or distinctive roadway markings as described in Section 21460 of the Vehicle Code. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  9. 830.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    An accident by itself is not evidence that public property was dangerous, except where res ipsa loquitur applies. Also, after an injury, remedial action is not evidence that the property was dangerous at the time of the injury.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 830.5. (a) Except where the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is applicable, the happening of the accident which results in the injury is not in and of itself evidence that public property was in a dangerous condition. (b) The fact that action was taken after an injury occurred to protect against a condition of public property is not evidence that the public property was in a dangerous condition at the time of the injury. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  10. 830.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    Public entities and public employees are generally immune from liability for injuries caused by approved public-property design plans or standards, with continued immunity in some remedial and warning situations.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 830.6. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable under this chapter for an injury caused by the plan or design of a construction of, or an improvement to, public property where such plan or design has been approved in advance of the construction or improvement by the legislative body of the public entity or by some other body or employee exercising discretionary authority to give such approval or where such plan or design is prepared in conformity with standards previously so approved, if the trial or appellate court determines that there is any substantial evidence upon the basis of which (a) a reasonable public employee could have adopted the plan or design or the standards therefor or (b) a reasonable legislative body or other body or employee could have approved the plan or design or the standards therefor. Notwithstanding notice that constructed or improved public property may no longer be in conformity with a plan or design or a standard which reasonably could be approved by the legislative body or other body or employee, the immunity provided by this section shall continue for a reasonable period of time sufficient to permit the public entity to obtain funds for and carry out remedial work necessary to allow such public property to be in conformity with a plan or design approved by the legislative body of the public entity or other body or employee, or with a plan or design in conformity with a standard previously approved by such legislative body or other body or employee. In the event that the public entity is unable to remedy such public property because of practical impossibility or lack of sufficient funds, the immunity provided by this section shall remain so long as such public entity shall reasonably attempt to provide adequate warnings of the existence of the condition not conforming to the approved plan or design or to the approved standard. However, where a person fails to heed such warning or occupies public property despite such warning, such failure or occupation shall not in itself constitute an assumption of the risk of the danger indicated by the warning. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 481.)
  11. 830.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    Public entities and public employees are generally not liable under this chapter for injuries caused by failing to provide certain traffic or warning signals, signs, markings, or devices.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 830.8. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable under this chapter for an injury caused by the failure to provide traffic or warning signals, signs, markings or devices described in the Vehicle Code. Nothing in this section exonerates a public entity or public employee from liability for injury proximately caused by such failure if a signal, sign, marking or device (other than one described in Section 830.4) was necessary to warn of a dangerous condition which endangered the safe movement of traffic and which would not be reasonably apparent to, and would not have been anticipated by, a person exercising due care. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  12. 830.9.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A public entity or public employee is not liable for injury caused by official traffic control signals when those signals are controlled by an emergency vehicle under the cited Vehicle Code subdivision.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 830.9. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for an injury caused by the operation or nonoperation of official traffic control signals when controlled by an emergency vehicle in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (a) of Section 25258 of the Vehicle Code. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1037.)
  13. 8300.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission [8300- 8300.] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 312, Sec. 1. )

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    The commission’s membership must be expanded to add two nonvoting ex officio members, one appointed by the Senate Rules Committee and one by the Assembly Speaker.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission [8300- 8300.] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 312, Sec. 1. ) ## 8300. The joint powers agreement entered into by the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and the Sixth District Agricultural Association known and designated as the California Science Center, creating the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission, shall be amended to provide that the membership of the commission shall be increased to include two additional ex officio, nonvoting members, one Member of the Senate appointed by the Committee on Rules of the Senate, and one Member of the Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. The two additional members shall serve terms that are the same as other members of the commission, and shall participate in the activities of the commission to the extent that their participation is not incompatible with their respective positions as Members of the Legislature. For the purposes of this section, the Members of the Legislature shall constitute a joint investigating committee on the subject of the commission and shall have the powers and duties imposed upon the committees by the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 841, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  14. 8301.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Apology Act for the Perpetration of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity, with special consideration for African Slaves and their Descendants [8301 - 8302.5] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Findings and Declarations [8301 - 8301.1] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. )

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    This section names the chapter and allows it to be cited by a specific title.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Apology Act for the Perpetration of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity, with special consideration for African Slaves and their Descendants [8301 - 8302.5] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Findings and Declarations [8301 - 8301.1] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## 8301. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the “Apology Act for the Perpetration of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity, with special consideration for African Slaves and their Descendants.” (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. (AB 3089) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  15. 8301.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Apology Act for the Perpetration of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity, with special consideration for African Slaves and their Descendants [8301 - 8302.5] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Findings and Declarations [8301 - 8301.1] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. )

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    The Legislature states findings about California’s history of slavery, discrimination, and related harms, and says the state should consider reviewing ill-gotten gains to potentially fund reparatory efforts.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Apology Act for the Perpetration of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity, with special consideration for African Slaves and their Descendants [8301 - 8302.5] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Findings and Declarations [8301 - 8301.1] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## 8301.1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) In 2020, the people of California established the Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, with a Special Consideration for African Americans Who are Descendants of Persons Enslaved in the United States (Task Force) and required the Task Force to address, among other things, how the State of California will offer a formal apology on behalf of the people of California for the perpetration of gross human rights violations and crimes against humanity on African slaves and their descendants, and how California laws and policies that continue to disproportionately and negatively affect African Americans as a group and perpetuate the lingering material and psychosocial effects of slavery can be eliminated. (2) Based on the Task Force’s evidentiary findings and recommendations outlined in the report to the Legislature as required by the statute, the people of the State of California hereby acknowledge being a beneficiary of the forced enslavement of African slaves brought to California and the subordination of Black Californians that continued following the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. (3) Well after California entered the Union and declared itself a free state outlawing slavery, more than 2,000 enslaved African people were brought to California from 1850 to 1860. (4) The California Supreme Court enforced fugitive slave laws until 1865, stating that the antislavery law in the California Constitution was merely a “declaration of a principle.” (5) Throughout the state’s history, California’s executive, judicial, and legislative branches continuously denied African slaves and their descendants basic humanity and fundamental liberties. (6) Moreover, California’s cities, counties, special districts, joint powers authorities, and other quasi-governmental entities exerted demonstrable undue pressure upon African slaves and Black Californians throughout the territory. (7) California industries benefited from ill-gotten gains based on chattel slavery in the form of agricultural and other industrial production. The State of California should consider reviewing these gains in order to potentially fund reparatory efforts. (8) California courts prevented Black citizens from testifying in legal proceedings against a white person, and California’s Legislature vehemently opposed Congressional civil rights laws and delayed ratification of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution, hindering Black Americans the right to citizenship, due process under the law, and right to vote. (9) California further disenfranchised Black Californians by enacting deliberate racial barriers such as poll taxes and literacy tests, prohibiting interracial marriage, and passing antimiscegenation laws in its first legislative session in 1850. (10) California constructed monuments, memorials, markers, and plaques to preserve and memorialize Confederate principles, glorifying subjugation, slavery, and white supremacy. (11) From the brutality of enslavement to extrajudicial police killings, state-sanctioned violence at all levels of government, such as lynching, coercive sterilization, torture, and property destruction inflicted death, physical injury, and psychological harm on Black Californians. (12) California openly sanctioned widespread segregation and discrimination against African Americans in workplaces, educational facilities, and public spaces, and enacted predatory licensing laws, fire and safety codes, and antinuisance laws to disrupt African American businesses and patrons. (13) Discriminatory housing policies, including redlining, residential zoning ordinances, and loan practices, produced persistent housing segregation and longstanding inequities in home ownership for Black Californians. (14) State and local governments targeted property owned by African Americans for renewal and development projects employing unjust uses of eminent domain, often without providing just compensation, yet those same authorities enacted and enforced laws that historically excluded African Americans from outdoor recreation, public transit, and other public infrastructure. (15) The eugenics movement thrived in California and thousands of African Americans were forcibly sterilized or were the subjects of medical experiments without valid consent. (b) According to the United Nations Principles on Reparation, an apology, when combined with material forms of reparations, provides an opportunity for communal reckoning with the past and repair for moral, physical, and dignitary harms. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. (AB 3089) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  16. 8301.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Apology Act for the Perpetration of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity, with special consideration for African Slaves and their Descendants [8301 - 8302.5] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Recognition and Acceptance of Responsibility for Harms and Atrocities Committed: Formal Apology [8301.2 - 8302.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. )

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    California formally recognizes responsibility, apologizes for past harms linked to slavery and discrimination, and says those actions should not be repeated.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Apology Act for the Perpetration of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity, with special consideration for African Slaves and their Descendants [8301 - 8302.5] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Recognition and Acceptance of Responsibility for Harms and Atrocities Committed: Formal Apology [8301.2 - 8302.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## 8301.2. (a) The State of California recognizes and accepts responsibility for all of the harms and atrocities committed by the state, its representatives thereof, and entities under its jurisdiction who promoted, facilitated, enforced, and permitted the institution of chattel slavery and the enduring legacy of ongoing badges and incidents from which the systemic structures of discrimination have come to exist. (b) The State of California apologizes for perpetuating the harms African Americans faced by having imbued racial prejudice through segregation, public and private discrimination, and unequal disbursal of state and federal funding and declares that such actions shall not be repeated. The State of California acknowledges the work of the Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, with a Special Consideration for African Americans Who are Descendants of Persons Enslaved in the United States. This task force, established by Assembly Bill 3121 (2020), detailed the harms faced by African Americans in California and provided numerous legislative recommendations, including this formal apology. The State of California affirms its role in protecting the descendants of enslaved people and all Black Californians as well as their civil, political, and sociocultural rights. The State of California humbly asks for forgiveness from those affected by past atrocities, both deliberately and negligently, and acknowledges and affirms its responsibility to end ongoing harm. The State of California commits to restore and repair affected peoples with actions beyond this apology. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. (AB 3089) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  17. 8301.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Apology Act for the Perpetration of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity, with special consideration for African Slaves and their Descendants [8301 - 8302.5] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Recognition and Acceptance of Responsibility for Harms and Atrocities Committed: Formal Apology [8301.2 - 8302.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. )

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    The Department of General Services and the Joint Rules Committee must plan, approve, and carry out a public plaque in the State Capitol Building, including design, review, maintenance, and dedication steps.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Apology Act for the Perpetration of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity, with special consideration for African Slaves and their Descendants [8301 - 8302.5] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Recognition and Acceptance of Responsibility for Harms and Atrocities Committed: Formal Apology [8301.2 - 8302.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## 8301.3. (a) A plaque memorializing this apology, including the contents of Sections 8301.1 and 8301.2 shall be installed and maintained publicly and conspicuously in the State Capitol Building. (b) The Department of General Services, in consultation with the Joint Rules Committee, shall plan a plaque pursuant to this section in the State Capitol Building. (c) The Department of General Services, in consultation with the Joint Rules Committee, shall complete all of the following goals: (1) Review of the preliminary design plans to identify potential maintenance concerns. (2) Ensure Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101, et seq.) compliance and other safety concerns. (3) Review and approval of California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code) documents prepared for work at the designated historic property. (4) Review of final construction documents to ensure that all requirements are met. (5) Prepare a maintenance agreement outlining the Department of General Services responsibility for the long-term maintenance of the plaque due to aging, vandalism, or relocation. (d) The Department of General Services shall, in consultation with the Joint Rules Committee, establish a schedule for the design, construction, and dedication of the plaque, implement procedures to solicit designs for the plaque, devise a selection process for the choice of the design, and establish a program for the dedication of the plaque. (e) The Joint Rules Committee shall approve the design and any other aspect of the plaque and the Department of General Services shall provide for the continuous maintenance and upkeep of the fixture. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. (AB 3089) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  18. 8301.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Apology Act for the Perpetration of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity, with special consideration for African Slaves and their Descendants [8301 - 8302.5] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Recognition and Acceptance of Responsibility for Harms and Atrocities Committed: Formal Apology [8301.2 - 8302.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. )

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    The Secretary of State must submit a final copy of the formal apology to the State Archives. The Legislature must prepare the apology.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Apology Act for the Perpetration of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity, with special consideration for African Slaves and their Descendants [8301 - 8302.5] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Recognition and Acceptance of Responsibility for Harms and Atrocities Committed: Formal Apology [8301.2 - 8302.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## 8301.4. The Secretary of State shall submit a final copy of this formal apology to the State Archives, where it shall be available for viewing by the general public in perpetuity. The Legislature shall prepare the formal apology, which shall bear the Great Seal of the State and requests that this apology be signed by the Speaker of the Assembly, the President pro Tempore of the Senate, the Governor, and the Chief Justice of California. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. (AB 3089) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  19. 8302.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Apology Act for the Perpetration of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity, with special consideration for African Slaves and their Descendants [8301 - 8302.5] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Recognition and Acceptance of Responsibility for Harms and Atrocities Committed: Formal Apology [8301.2 - 8302.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. )

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    The Department of General Services and the Joint Rules Committee may receive grants or private donations for this chapter, and those funds are continuously appropriated to them.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.5. Apology Act for the Perpetration of Gross Human Rights Violations and Crimes Against Humanity, with special consideration for African Slaves and their Descendants [8301 - 8302.5] ( Chapter 4.5 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Recognition and Acceptance of Responsibility for Harms and Atrocities Committed: Formal Apology [8301.2 - 8302.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. ) ## 8302.5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of General Services and the Joint Rules Committee may receive moneys from any federal, state, or local grant, or from any private donation or grant, for the purposes of this chapter. Notwithstanding Section 13340, any funds received pursuant to this section are continuously appropriated to the Department of General Services and the Joint Rules Committee, without regard to fiscal years, for the purpose of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. (AB 3089) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  20. 8303.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Racial Equity Commission [8303 - 8303.5] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 10. )

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    This section defines “Commission,” “Racial equity,” and “Structural racism.”

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Racial Equity Commission [8303 - 8303.5] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 10. ) ## 8303. As used in this chapter: (a) “Commission” means the Racial Equity Commission established pursuant to Section 8303.1. (b) “Racial equity” means efforts to ensure race can no longer be used to predict life well-being, outcomes, and conditions for all groups. (c) “Structural racism” means the social forces, institutions, policies, and programs that interact with one another to generate and reinforce inequities among racial and ethnic groups. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 10. (AB 127) Effective July 10, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 8303.5.)
  21. 8303.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Racial Equity Commission [8303 - 8303.5] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 10. )

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    Creates a Racial Equity Commission in state government and gives it staffing, appointment, reimbursement, and operational powers.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Racial Equity Commission [8303 - 8303.5] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 10. ) ## 8303.1. (a) There is established in state government a Racial Equity Commission, within the Office of Planning and Research. (b) The commission shall consist of 11 members who are residents of California. Of the members of the commission, seven members shall be appointed by the Governor, two shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and two shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. (c) Members of the commission shall be appointed for a term of two years. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner that provided for the original appointment. (d) (1) A person appointed to the commission shall have demonstrated expertise and meet criteria in at least one of the following areas: (A) Analyzing, implementing, or developing public policies that impact racial equity as it relates to at least one of the following areas: broadband, climate change, disability rights, education, food insecurity, housing, immigration, land use, employment, environment, economic security, public health, health care, wealth, policing, criminal justice, transportation, youth leadership, agriculture, the wealth gap, entrepreneurship, arts and culture, voting rights, and public safety that may have an impact on racial equity or racial disparities. (B) Developing or using data or budget equity assessment tools. (C) Providing technical assistance in developing and implementing strategies for racial equity, including, but not limited to, guidance on employee training and support, development of racial equity programming, and assistance to organizations and departments on changing policies and practices to improve racial equity outcomes. (D) Be a member of, or represent an equity-focused organization who works with, an impacted community whose lived experience will inform the work of the office, including, but not limited to, members of the disability, immigrant, women’s, and LGBTQ communities. (2) Appointing authorities shall consider the expertise of the other members of the commission and make appointments that reflect the cultural, ethnic, racial, linguistic, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigrant experience, socioeconomic, age, disability, and geographical diversity of the state so that the commission reflects the communities of California. (3) Commission members shall serve without compensation, but they may be reimbursed for actual, preapproved expenses incurred in connection with their duties. (e) The commission shall be staffed by the Office of Planning and Research. (f) The commission shall have all of the following powers and authority: (1) To hold hearings, make and sign agreements, and to perform acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (2) (A) To engage with advisers or advisory committees from time to time when the commission determines that the experience or expertise of advisers or advisory committees is needed for projects of the commission. (B) Section 11009 applies to advisers or advisory committees described in this paragraph. (3) To accept any federal funds granted by act of Congress or by executive order for the purposes of this chapter. (4) To accept any gifts, donations, grants, or bequests for the purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 10. (AB 127) Effective July 10, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 8303.5.)
  22. 8303.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Racial Equity Commission [8303 - 8303.5] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 10. )

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    The commission must develop racial equity resources and tools, prepare and submit an annual report, and provide related technical assistance and stakeholder engagement.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Racial Equity Commission [8303 - 8303.5] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 10. ) ## 8303.3. (a) The commission shall develop resources, best practices, and tools for advancing racial equity, based upon publicly available information and data, by doing all of the following: (1) (A) In consultation with private and public stakeholders, as appropriate, develop a statewide Racial Equity Framework. The final Racial Equity Framework shall be approved by the commission, submitted to the Governor and the Legislature no later than December 1, 2025, and posted to the commission’s internet website. (B) The Racial Equity Framework shall set forth all of the following: (i) Methodologies and tools that can be employed to advance racial equity and address structural racism in California. (ii) Budget methodologies, including equity assessment tools, that entities can use to analyze how budget allocations benefit or burden communities of color. (iii) Processes for collecting and analyzing data effectively and safely, as appropriate and practicable, including disaggregation by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, income, veteran status, or other key demographic variables and the use of proxies. (iv) Input and feedback from stakeholder engagements. (2) Upon request by an agency, provide technical assistance on implementing strategies for racial equity consistent with the Racial Equity Framework. (3) Engage stakeholders and community members, including by holding quarterly stakeholder meetings, to seek input on the commission’s work, as described. (4) Engage, collaborate, and consult with policy experts in order to conduct analyses and develop tools, including building on and collaborating with existing bodies, as appropriate. (5) Promote the ongoing, equitable delivery of benefits and opportunities by doing both of the following: (A) Upon request, providing technical assistance to local government entities engaging in racial equity programming. (B) Encouraging the formation and implementation of racial equity initiatives in local government entities, including cities and counties. (b) (1) The commission shall prepare an annual report that summarizes feedback from public engagement with communities of color, provides data on racial inequities and disparities in the state, and recommends best practices on tools, methodologies, and opportunities to advance racial equity. The report shall be submitted, on or after December 1, 2026, and no later than December 31, 2026, and annually on or after December 1, and no later than December 31, thereafter, to the Governor and the Legislature and shall be posted publicly on the internet website of the commission. (2) A report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted pursuant to Section 9795. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 28. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 8303.5.)
  23. 8303.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Racial Equity Commission [8303 - 8303.5] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 10. )

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    This section says the chapter is severable and will become inoperative and repealed on January 1, 2030.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Racial Equity Commission [8303 - 8303.5] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 10. ) ## 8303.5. (a) The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provision of this chapter or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. (b) This chapter shall become inoperative on January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 10. (AB 127) Effective July 10, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Ch. 4.6, commencing with Section 8303.)
  24. 8308.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.8. Claim Eligibility Based on Genealogy and Descendancy [8308- 8308.] ( Chapter 4.8 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 755, Sec. 1. )

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    The California State University may use up to $6 million for research on reparative-claims genealogy work, and it must develop and report on a process for verifying whether a person is a descendant of an enslaved person.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 4.8. Claim Eligibility Based on Genealogy and Descendancy [8308- 8308.] ( Chapter 4.8 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 755, Sec. 1. ) ## 8308. (a) Up to six million dollars ($6,000,000) of the funds provided for this purpose in Item 6610-001-0001 of the Budget Act of 2025 may be used for the purpose of enabling the California State University to conduct research in furtherance of the recommendations of the Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, with a Special Consideration for African Americans Who are Descendants of Persons Enslaved in the United States as established under former Section 8301.1, added by Section 1 of Chapter 319 of the Statutes of 2020. The California State University may partner with other universities or nonprofit institutions in furtherance of this section. (b) The California State University shall explore options to determine how to confirm an individual’s status as a descendant of an enslaved person. The California State University shall also establish a process for conducting or verifying genealogical research for the purpose of confirming an individual’s status as a descendant of an enslaved person for eligibility for reparative claims on or before the start of the 2029–30 academic year and commence the work of establishing the process on or before the start of the 2026–27 academic year. Funding from subdivision (a) may be used to support student participation in support of this goal. (c) Before the start of each fiscal year, the California State University shall consult with the California Legislative Black Caucus to propose a list of research components to be addressed through the appropriation in subdivision (a) and each year until funding is exhausted. (d) (1) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5, the California State University shall, on or before October 1 of each year and until funding from subdivision (a) is exhausted, submit to the Legislature and Governor a report with a status update of pending research projects, and any research projects that have been completed within the prior year. The final report shall include research findings, recommendations with options, and timelines for statewide implementation, including costs, developed pursuant to this section. (2) A report submitted pursuant to this subdivision shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795. (e) For purposes of this section, “descendant of an enslaved person” means an individual who can establish direct lineage to a person who, before 1900, was subjected to American chattel slavery and meets at least one of the following criteria: (1) Was emancipated through legal or extralegal means, including self-purchase, manumission, legislative action, military service, or judicial ruling. (2) Obtained freedom through gradual abolition statutes or constitutional amendments. (3) Was classified as a fugitive from bondage under federal or state law. (4) Was deemed contraband by military authorities. (5) Rendered military or civic service while subject to legal restrictions based on ancestry historically associated with slavery. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 755, Sec. 1. (SB 437) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  25. 831.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A public entity or public employee is generally not liable for injuries caused by weather effects on streets and highways, except in a stated exception.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 831. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for an injury caused by the effect on the use of streets and highways of weather conditions as such. Nothing in this section exonerates a public entity or public employee from liability for injury proximately caused by such effect if it would not be reasonably apparent to, and would not be anticipated by, a person exercising due care. For the purpose of this section, the effect on the use of streets and highways of weather conditions includes the effect of fog, wind, rain, flood, ice or snow but does not include physical damage to or deterioration of streets and highways resulting from weather conditions. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  26. 831.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A public entity or public employee is not liable for injury caused by a natural condition of unimproved public property.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 831.2. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for an injury caused by a natural condition of any unimproved public property, including but not limited to any natural condition of any lake, stream, bay, river or beach. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  27. 831.21.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    Public beaches are deemed natural and unimproved even if safety services or signs are provided, and the section applies only to natural conditions of public property.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 831.21. (a) Public beaches shall be deemed to be in a natural condition and unimproved notwithstanding the provision or absence of public safety services such as lifeguards, police or sheriff patrols, medical services, fire protection services, beach cleanup services, or signs. The provisions of this section shall apply only to natural conditions of public property and shall not limit any liability or immunity that may otherwise exist pursuant to this division. (b) This section shall only be applicable to causes of action based upon acts or omissions occurring on or after January 1, 1988. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1209, Sec. 1.)
  28. 831.25.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    Public entities and public employees are generally not liable for property damage or emotional distress from land failure on unimproved public property caused by a natural condition, with listed exceptions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 831.25. (a) Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for any damage or injury to property, or for emotional distress unless the plaintiff has suffered substantial physical injury, off the public entity’s property caused by land failure of any unimproved public property if the land failure was caused by a natural condition of the unimproved public property. (b) For the purposes of this section, a natural condition exists and property shall be deemed unimproved notwithstanding the intervention of minor improvements made for the preservation or prudent management of the property in its unimproved state that did not contribute to the land failure. (c) As used in this section, “land failure” means any movement of land, including a landslide, mudslide, creep, subsidence, and any other gradual or rapid movement of land. (d) This section shall not benefit any public entity or public employee who had actual notice of probable damage that is likely to occur outside the public property because of land failure and who fails to give a reasonable warning of the danger to the affected property owners. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for any damage or injury arising from the giving of a warning under this section. (e) Nothing in this section shall limit the immunity provided by Section 831.2. (f) Nothing in this section creates a duty of care or basis of liability for damage or injury to property or of liability for emotional distress. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1034, Sec. 1.)
  29. 831.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    Public entities and public employees are not liable for injuries from certain road work on roads not yet officially accepted into the public road system, if the work is done with reasonable care and does not make the road more dangerous.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 831.3. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for any injury occurring on account of the grading or the performance of other maintenance or repair on or reconstruction or replacement of any road which has not officially been accepted as a part of the road system under the jurisdiction of the public entity if the grading, maintenance, repair, or reconstruction or replacement is performed with reasonable care and leaves the road in no more dangerous or unsafe condition than it was before the work commenced. No act of grading, maintenance, repair, or reconstruction or replacement within the meaning of this section shall be deemed to give rise to any duty of the public entity to continue any grading, maintenance, repair, or reconstruction or replacement on any road not a part of the road system under the public entity’s jurisdiction. As used in this section “reconstruction or replacement” means reconstruction or replacement performed pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 1160) of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of the Streets and Highways Code. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 578, Sec. 1. Effective August 26, 1986.)
  30. 831.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    Public entities, public employees, and certain easement grantors are not liable for injuries caused by conditions of specified unpaved roads, trails, and some paved easement pathways.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 831.4. A public entity, public employee, or a grantor of a public easement to a public entity for any of the following purposes, is not liable for an injury caused by a condition of: (a) Any unpaved road which provides access to fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, riding, including animal and all types of vehicular riding, water sports, recreational or scenic areas and which is not a (1) city street or highway or (2) county, state or federal highway or (3) public street or highway of a joint highway district, boulevard district, bridge and highway district or similar district formed for the improvement or building of public streets or highways. (b) Any trail used for the above purposes. (c) Any paved trail, walkway, path, or sidewalk on an easement of way which has been granted to a public entity, which easement provides access to any unimproved property, so long as such public entity shall reasonably attempt to provide adequate warnings of the existence of any condition of the paved trail, walkway, path, or sidewalk which constitutes a hazard to health or safety. Warnings required by this subdivision shall only be required where pathways are paved, and such requirement shall not be construed to be a standard of care for any unpaved pathways or roads. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1010.)
  31. 831.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    This section treats certain qualifying public land trusts as public entities for specified liability provisions and lets the conservancy or board review, determine compliance, and cancel the agreement if the trust is not in substantial compliance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 831.5. (a) The Legislature declares that innovative public access programs, such as agreements with public land trusts, can provide effective and responsible alternatives to costly public acquisition programs. The Legislature therefore declares that it is beneficial to the people of this state to encourage private nonprofit entities such as public land trusts to carry out programs that preserve open space or increase opportunities for the public to enjoy access to and use of natural resources if the programs are consistent (1) with public safety, (2) with the protection of the resources, and (3) with public and private rights. (b) For the purposes of Sections 831.2, 831.25, 831.4, and 831.7, “public entity” includes a public land trust which meets all of the following conditions: (1) It is a nonprofit organization existing under the provisions of Section 501(c) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. (2) It has specifically set forth in its articles of incorporation, as among its principal charitable purposes, the conservation of land for public access, agricultural, scientific, historical, educational, recreational, scenic, or open-space opportunities. (3) It has entered into an agreement with the State Coastal Conservancy for lands located within the coastal zone, as defined in Section 31006 of the Public Resources Code, with the California Tahoe Conservancy or its designee for lands located within the Lake Tahoe region, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 66953 of the Government Code, or with the State Public Works Board or its designee for lands not located within the coastal zone or the Lake Tahoe region, on such terms and conditions as are mutually agreeable, requiring the public land trust to hold the lands or, where appropriate, to provide nondiscriminatory public access consistent with the protection and conservation of either coastal or other natural resources, or both. The conservancy or the board, as appropriate, shall periodically review the agreement and determine whether the public land trust is in compliance with the terms and conditions. In the event the conservancy or the board determines that the public land trust is not in substantial compliance with the agreement, the conservancy or the board shall cancel the agreement, and the provisions of Sections 831.2, 831.25, 831.4, and 831.7 shall no longer apply with regard to that public land trust. (c) For the purposes of Sections 831.2, 831.25, 831.4, and 831.7, “public employee” includes an officer, authorized agent, or employee of any public land trust which is a public entity. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 934, Sec. 2.)
  32. 831.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    The State and State employees are not liable under this chapter for injuries caused by conditions of certain unimproved, unoccupied public lands.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 831.6. Neither the State nor an employee of the State is liable under this chapter for any injury caused by a condition of the unimproved and unoccupied portions of: (a) The ungranted tidelands and submerged lands, and the beds of navigable rivers, streams, lakes, bays, estuaries, inlets and straits, owned by the State. (b) The unsold portions of the 16th and 36th sections of school lands, the unsold portions of the 500,000 acres granted to the State for school purposes, and the unsold portions of the listed lands selected of the United States in lieu of the 16th and 36th sections and losses to the school grant. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  33. 831.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    Public entities and public employees are generally not liable for injuries or property damage arising from hazardous recreational activities, subject to listed exceptions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 831.7. (a) Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable to any person who participates in a hazardous recreational activity, including any person who assists the participant, or to any spectator who knew or reasonably should have known that the hazardous recreational activity created a substantial risk of injury to himself or herself and was voluntarily in the place of risk, or having the ability to do so failed to leave, for any damage or injury to property or persons arising out of that hazardous recreational activity. (b) As used in this section, “hazardous recreational activity” means a recreational activity conducted on property of a public entity that creates a substantial, as distinguished from a minor, trivial, or insignificant, risk of injury to a participant or a spectator. “Hazardous recreational activity” also means: (1) Water contact activities, except diving, in places where, or at a time when, lifeguards are not provided and reasonable warning thereof has been given, or the injured party should reasonably have known that there was no lifeguard provided at the time. (2) Any form of diving into water from other than a diving board or diving platform, or at any place or from any structure where diving is prohibited and reasonable warning thereof has been given. (3) Animal riding, including equestrian competition, archery, bicycle racing or jumping, bicycle motocross, mountain bicycling, boating, cross-country and downhill skiing, hang gliding, kayaking, motorized vehicle racing, off-road motorcycling or four-wheel driving of any kind, orienteering, pistol and rifle shooting, rock climbing, rocketeering, rodeo, self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) diving, spelunking, skydiving, sport parachuting, paragliding, body contact sports, surfing, trampolining, tree climbing, tree rope swinging, waterskiing, white water rafting, and windsurfing. For the purposes of this subdivision, “mountain bicycling” does not include riding a bicycle on paved pathways, roadways, or sidewalks. For the purpose of this paragraph, “body contact sports” means sports in which it is reasonably foreseeable that there will be rough bodily contact with one or more participants. (c) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), this section does not limit liability that would otherwise exist for any of the following: (A) Failure of the public entity or employee to guard or warn of a known dangerous condition or of another hazardous recreational activity known to the public entity or employee that is not reasonably assumed by the participant as inherently a part of the hazardous recreational activity out of which the damage or injury arose. (B) Damage or injury suffered in any case where permission to participate in the hazardous recreational activity was granted for a specific fee. For the purpose of this subparagraph, “specific fee” does not include a fee or consideration charged for a general purpose such as a general park admission charge, a vehicle entry or parking fee, or an administrative or group use application or permit fee, as distinguished from a specific fee charged for participation in the specific hazardous recreational activity out of which the damage or injury arose. (C) Injury suffered to the extent proximately caused by the negligent failure of the public entity or public employee to properly construct or maintain in good repair any structure, recreational equipment or machinery, or substantial work of improvement utilized in the hazardous recreational activity out of which the damage or injury arose. (D) Damage or injury suffered in any case where the public entity or employee recklessly or with gross negligence promoted the participation in or observance of a hazardous recreational activity. For purposes of this subparagraph, promotional literature or a public announcement or advertisement that merely describes the available facilities and services on the property does not in itself constitute a reckless or grossly negligent promotion. (E) An act of gross negligence by a public entity or a public employee that is the proximate cause of the injury. (2) Nothing in this subdivision creates a duty of care or basis of liability for personal injury or damage to personal property. (d) Nothing in this section limits the liability of an independent concessionaire, or any person or organization other than the public entity, whether or not the person or organization has a contractual relationship with the public entity to use the public property, for injuries or damages suffered in any case as a result of the operation of a hazardous recreational activity on public property by the concessionaire, person, or organization. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 913, Sec. 17. (AB 2747) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  34. 831.7.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A public entity that owns or operates a dog park is not liable for injury or death caused solely by a dog’s actions in the park.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 831.7.5. (a) A public entity that owns or operates a dog park shall not be held liable for injury or death of a person or pet resulting solely from the actions of a dog in the dog park. (b) This section shall not be construed to affect the liability of a public entity that exists under the law. (c) “Public entity” has the same meaning as Section 811.2, and includes, but is not limited to, cities, counties, cities and counties, and special districts. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. (AB 265) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  35. 831.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    This section limits when public entities and certain public employees are liable for injuries involving reservoirs, canals, drains, and some flood-control water facilities, but it creates exceptions for specified dangerous conditions and child victims.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [830 - 831.8] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 831.8. (a) Subject to subdivisions (d) and (e), neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable under this chapter for an injury caused by the condition of a reservoir if at the time of the injury the person injured was using the property for any purpose other than that for which the public entity intended or permitted the property to be used. (b) Subject to subdivisions (d) and (e), neither an irrigation district nor an employee thereof nor the state nor a state employee is liable under this chapter for an injury caused by the condition of canals, conduits, or drains used for the distribution of water if at the time of the injury the person injured was using the property for any purpose other than that for which the district or state intended it to be used. (c) Subject to subdivisions (d) and (e), neither a public agency operating flood control and water conservation facilities nor its employees are liable under this chapter for an injury caused by the condition or use of unlined flood control channels or adjacent groundwater recharge spreading grounds if, at the time of the injury, the person injured was using the property for any purpose other than that for which the public entity intended it to be used, and, if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The public agency operates and maintains dams, pipes, channels, and appurtenant facilities to provide flood control protection and water conservation for a county whose population exceeds nine million residents. (2) The public agency operates facilities to recharge a groundwater basin system which is the primary water supply for more than one million residents. (3) The groundwater supply is dependent on imported water recharge which must be conducted in accordance with court-imposed basin management restrictions. (4) The basin recharge activities allow the conservation and storage of both local and imported water supplies when these waters are available. (5) The public agency posts conspicuous signs warning of any increase in waterflow levels of an unlined flood control channel or any spreading ground receiving water. (d) Nothing in this section exonerates a public entity or a public employee from liability for injury proximately caused by a dangerous condition of property if all of the following occur: (1) The injured person was not guilty of a criminal offense under Article 1 (commencing with Section 552) of Chapter 12 of Title 13 of Part 1 of the Penal Code in entering on or using the property. (2) The condition created a substantial and unreasonable risk of death or serious bodily harm when the property or adjacent property was used with due care in a manner in which it was reasonably foreseeable that it would be used. (3) The dangerous character of the condition was not reasonably apparent to, and would not have been anticipated by, a mature, reasonable person using the property with due care. (4) The public entity or the public employee had actual knowledge of the condition and knew or should have known of its dangerous character a sufficient time prior to the injury to have taken measures to protect against the condition. (e) Nothing in this section exonerates a public entity or a public employee from liability for injury proximately caused by a dangerous condition of property if all of the following occur: (1) The person injured was less than 12 years of age. (2) The dangerous condition created a substantial and unreasonable risk of death or serious bodily harm to children under 12 years of age using the property or adjacent property with due care in a manner in which it was reasonably foreseeable that it would be used. (3) The person injured, because of his or her immaturity, did not discover the condition or did not appreciate its dangerous character. (4) The public entity or the public employee had actual knowledge of the condition and knew or should have known of its dangerous character a sufficient time prior to the injury to have taken measures to protect against the condition. (f) Nothing in subdivision (c) exonerates a public agency or public employee subject to that subdivision from liability for injury proximately caused by a dangerous condition of public property if all of the following occur: (1) The person injured was 16 years of age or younger. (2) The dangerous condition created a substantial and unreasonable risk of death or serious bodily harm to children 16 years of age or younger using the property or adjacent property with due care in a manner in which it was reasonably foreseeable that it would be used. (3) The person injured did not discover the condition or did not appreciate its dangerous character because of his or her immaturity. (4) The public entity or public employee had actual knowledge of the condition and knew or should have known of its dangerous character a sufficient time prior to the injury to have taken measures to protect against the condition. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 110, Sec. 1. (AB 1558) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  36. 8310.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    Application forms submitted to California state agencies may not include questions about race, sex, marital status, or religion.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8310. The inclusion of any question relative to an applicant’s race, sex, marital status, or religion in any application blank or form required to be filled in and submitted by an applicant to any department, board, commission, officer, agent, or employee of this state is prohibited. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, subsequent to employment, gender and marital status data may be obtained and maintained for research and statistical purposes when safeguards preventing misuse of the information exist, as approved by the State Fair Employment Practice Commission, except that in no event shall any notation, entry, or record of such data be made on papers or records relating to such employment application. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1436.)
  37. 8310.10.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    The department must collect complaint-related demographic and case-action information, keep it confidential, and post an annual deidentified summary report starting July 1, 2027.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8310.10. (a) For purposes of this section, “department” means the Civil Rights Department. (b) (1) For a complaint received by the department, the department shall collect the following information: (A) Demographic data relative to ethnicity, race, gender, and other critical demographic information from the individual submitting the complaint collected in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, to the extent it is reported by the complainant. (B) Any final action taken by the department in response to the complaint received and the timeline between the date the complaint was filed with the department and the final action taken by the department. (2) The information collected pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be confidential and protected from public disclosure, including disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1), except that the information may be disclosable pursuant to that act to the same extent as the underlying complaint. (c) (1) Commencing July 1, 2027, no later than October 1 of each year, the department shall create and post on the department’s internet website a summary report of the information collected for the preceding calendar year pursuant to subdivision (b). (2) The summary report shall not contain any personally identifying information about any individual, and the department may take any action to ensure that the information in the report is sufficiently deidentified to prevent the identification of the individuals involved in the complaint and that the report complies with all state and federal laws. (d) The collection, publication, and transmission of data required by this section shall comply with all applicable state and federal privacy laws. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 717, Sec. 2. (AB 935) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  38. 8310.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    State and local agencies and employees are barred from sharing or using certain religious-identity information for federal list or enforcement programs, with narrow exceptions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8310.3. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as the California Religious Freedom Act. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a state or local agency or public employee acting under color of law shall not: (1) Provide or disclose to federal government authorities personal information regarding the religious beliefs, practices, or affiliation of any individual for the purpose of compiling a list, registry, or database of individuals based on religious affiliation, national origin, or ethnicity. (2) Use agency money, facilities, property, equipment, or personnel to assist in creation, implementation, or enforcement of any government program compiling a list, registry, or database of personal information about individuals based on religious belief, practice, or affiliation, or national origin or ethnicity, for law enforcement or immigration purposes. (3) Make personal information from agency databases available, including any databases maintained by private vendors contracting with the agency, to anyone or any entity for the purpose of investigation or enforcement under any government program compiling a list, registry, or database of individuals based on religious belief, practice, or affiliation, or national origin or ethnicity for law enforcement or immigration purposes. (c) Notwithstanding any other law, state and local law enforcement agencies and their employees shall not: (1) Collect information on the religious belief, practice, or affiliation of any individual except (A) as part of a targeted investigation of an individual based on reasonable suspicion to believe that individual has engaged in, or been the victim of, criminal activity, and when there is a clear nexus between the criminal activity and the specific information collected about religious belief, practice, or affiliation, or (B) where necessary to provide religious accommodations. (2) Use agency money, facilities, property, equipment, or personnel to investigate, enforce, or assist in the investigation or enforcement of any criminal, civil, or administrative violation, or warrant for a violation, of any requirement that individuals register with the federal government or any federal agency based on religious belief, practice, or affiliation, national origin, or ethnicity. (d) Any agreements in existence on the operative date of this section that make any agency or department information or database available in conflict with the terms of this chapter are terminated on that date to the extent of the conflict. (e) Nothing in this section prohibits any state or local agency from sending to, or receiving from, any local, state, or federal agency, information regarding an individual’s citizenship or immigration status. “Information regarding an individual’s citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful” for purposes of this section, shall be interpreted consistent with Sections 1373 and 1644 of Title 8 of the United States Code. (f) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent any state or local agency from compiling aggregate nonpersonal information about religious belief, practice, or affiliation, national origin, or ethnicity, or from exchanging it with other local, state, or federal agencies. (g) Nothing in this section prevents the collection, retention, or disclosure of personal information or documents as required by Federal law, or to comply with a court order, or as necessary to comply with Federal programs of assistance. (h) An agency or employee will only be deemed to be in violation of this section if the agency or employee acted with actual knowledge that the information shared would be used for purposes prohibited by this section. (i) Nothing in this section shall prevent a state or local law enforcement agency from assisting, participating with, or requesting participation from, federal authorities, so long as the state or local agency acts in accordance with this section and any other applicable law. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 826, Sec. 2. (SB 31) Effective October 15, 2017.)
  39. 8310.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    State and local agencies that collect demographic ancestry or ethnic-origin data must use specified Middle Eastern and North African categories, include the data in later demographic reports, and make aggregated data public, while protecting personal identifying information and avoiding unreliable data.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8310.4. (a) This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Middle Eastern and North African Inclusion Act (MENA Inclusion Act). (b) A state or local agency that directly or by contract collects demographic data as to the ancestry or ethnic origin of Californians shall use the following separate collection categories and tabulations for major Middle Eastern or North African groups in any provided form that offers respondents the option of selecting one or more ethnic or racial designations or languages: (1) A major Middle Eastern group, including, but not limited to, Afghan, Bahraini, Emirati, Iranian, Iraqi, Israeli, Jordanian, Kuwaiti, Lebanese, Omani, Palestinian, Qatari, Saudi Arabian, Syrian, Turkish, and Yemeni. (2) A major North African group, including, but not limited to, Algerian, Djiboutian, Egyptian, Libyan, Mauritanian, Moroccan, Somali, Sudanese, and Tunisian. (3) A major transnational Middle Eastern and North African group, including, but not limited to, Amazigh or Berber, Armenian, Assyrian, Chaldean, Circassian, and Kurdish. (c) Except as provided in subdivision (d), a state or local agency shall do both of the following with the data collected pursuant to subdivision (b): (1) Include the data in every demographic report on ancestry or ethnic origins of Californians by the state or local agency that is published on or after January 1, 2029. (2) Make the aggregated data available to the public in accordance with state and federal law, including, but not limited to, by publishing the data on its internet website. (d) (1) A state or local agency shall not disclose personal identifying information about any person whose demographic data is collected pursuant to this section. The state or local agency may, to prevent the identification of individuals, aggregate data categories at a state, county, city, census tract, or ZIP Code level to facilitate comparisons and identify disparities. (2) A state or local agency shall not make data available that would result in statistical unreliability. (e) For purposes of this section: (1) “Local agency” means a city, county, or city and county, whether general law or chartered. (2) “Personal identifying information” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 530.55 of the Penal Code. (3) (A) “State agency” means a state agency, office, officer, department, division, bureau, board, or commission. (B) “State agency” does not include the California State University or the University of California. (f) This section shall become operative January 1, 2028. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 357, Sec. 1. (AB 91) Effective January 1, 2026. Operative January 1, 2028, by its own provisions.)
  40. 8310.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    Certain California state agencies, boards, or commissions that collect demographic ancestry or ethnic-origin data must use separate categories for major Asian and Pacific Islander groups, include that data in demographic reports, and make the data public except for confidential personal identifying information.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8310.5. (a) A state agency, board, or commission that directly or by contract collects demographic data as to the ancestry or ethnic origin of Californians shall use separate collection categories and tabulations for the following: (1) Each major Asian group, including, but not limited to, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, Asian Indian, Laotian, and Cambodian. (2) Each major Pacific Islander group, including, but not limited to, Hawaiian, Guamanian, and Samoan. (b) The data collected pursuant to the different collection categories and tabulations described in subdivision (a) shall be included in every demographic report on ancestry or ethnic origins of Californians by the state agency, board, or commission published or released on or after July 1, 2012. The data shall be made available to the public in accordance with state and federal law, except for personal identifying information, which shall be deemed confidential. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 689, Sec. 2. (AB 1088) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  41. 8310.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    The State Controller’s Office and the Department of Human Resources must add specified Black or African American collection categories when gathering certain state employment demographic data, and the resulting data must be included in a later public report, with personal identifying information kept confidential.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8310.6. (a) On or after January 1, 2024, the State Controller’s Office, to the extent the State Controller’s Office has completed the functionality necessary, and the Department of Human Resources, when collecting demographic data as to the ancestry or ethnic origin of persons hired into state employment, shall include the following additional collection categories and tabulations for Black or African American groups, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (1) African Americans who are descendants of persons who were enslaved in the United States. (2) Blacks who are not descendants of persons who were enslaved in the United States, including, but not limited to, African Blacks, Caribbean Blacks, and other Blacks. (3) Unknown or choose not to identify. (b) The data collected pursuant to the collection categories and tabulations described in subdivision (a) shall be included in the Annual Census of Employees in State Civil Service report published or released on or after January 1, 2025. The data shall be made available to the public in accordance with state and federal law, except for personally identifiable information, which shall be deemed confidential. (c) For the purposes of this section: (1) “African Americans who are descendants of persons who were enslaved in the United States” means individuals who self-identify as Black, African American, or American Freedman who have at least one ancestor who was enslaved in the United States. (2) “African Blacks” means individuals who self-identify as Black and who either immigrated directly from Africa to the United States or who are descendants of such a person and who have no ancestors who were enslaved in the United States. (3) “American Freedmen” means persons who gained freedom from slavery in the United States or their descendants. (4) “Caribbean Blacks” means individuals who self-identify as Black and who either left Africa for a Caribbean country before immigrating to the United States or who are descendants of such a person and who have no ancestors who were enslaved in the United States. (5) “Other Blacks” means individuals who self-identify as Black and who either left Africa to a country not in the Caribbean before immigrating to the United States or who are descendants of a such a person and who have no ancestors who were enslaved in the United States. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 48, Sec. 14. (SB 189) Effective June 30, 2022.)
  42. 8310.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    Certain California state agencies must collect, tabulate, and publish specified demographic data, with confidentiality limits and deadlines.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8310.7. (a) This section shall only apply to the following state agencies: (1) The Department of Industrial Relations. (2) The Civil Rights Department. (3) To the extent funding is specifically appropriated for this purpose, the State Department of Public Health, on or after July 1, 2022, whenever collecting demographic data as to the ancestry or ethnic origin of persons for a report that includes rates for major diseases, leading causes of death per demographic, subcategories for leading causes of death in California overall, pregnancy rates, or housing numbers. (b) In addition to the duties imposed under Section 8310.5, the state agencies described in subdivision (a), in the course of collecting demographic data directly or by contract as to the ancestry or ethnic origin of California residents, shall collect and tabulate data for the following: (1) Additional major Asian groups, including, but not limited to, Bangladeshi, Hmong, Indonesian, Malaysian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Taiwanese, and Thai. (2) Additional major Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander groups, including, but not limited to, Fijian and Tongan. (c) (1) The state agencies identified in subdivision (a) shall make any data collected pursuant to subdivision (b) publicly available, except as described in paragraph (2) for the department identified in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), and except for personal identifying information, which shall be deemed confidential, by posting the data on the internet website of the agency on or before July 1, 2012, and annually thereafter. This subdivision shall not be construed to prevent any other state agency from posting data collected pursuant to subdivision (b) on the agency’s internet website, in the manner prescribed by this section. (2) The state department identified in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) shall not report demographic data that would permit identification of individuals. The department may, to prevent identification of individuals, aggregate data categories at a state, county, city, census tract, or ZIP Code level to facilitate comparisons and identify disparities. (d) The state agencies identified in subdivision (a) shall, within 18 months after a decennial United States Census is released to the public, update their data collection to reflect the additional Asian groups and additional Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander groups as they are reported by the United States Census Bureau. (e) The state department identified in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) shall not report demographic data that would result in statistical unreliability. (f) The state department identified in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) may continue to collect and report demographic data in the form that the data was submitted if the data was collected under either of the following circumstances: (1) Pursuant to federal programs or surveys, whereby the guidelines for demographic data collection categories are defined by the federal program or survey. (2) Demographic data collected by other entities, including either of the following: (A) State offices, departments, and agencies not included in subdivision (a). (B) Third-party entity administered surveys not solely funded by the state department. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 48, Sec. 15. (SB 189) Effective June 30, 2022.)
  43. 8310.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    Certain California state entities must collect voluntary SOGISC self-identification data, report it to the Legislature, and make it public with confidentiality limits.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8310.8. (a) (1) This section shall only apply to the following state entities: (A) The State Department of Health Care Services. (B) The State Department of Public Health. (C) The State Department of Social Services. (D) The California Department of Aging. (E) The State Department of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, except this section shall not apply to the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS). (F) The Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (G) The Civil Rights Department. (H) The Labor and Workforce Development Agency. (I) The Department of Industrial Relations. (J) The Employment Training Panel. (K) The Employment Development Department, except this section shall not apply to the unemployment insurance program within the department. (L) The State Department of State Hospitals. (M) The Department of Rehabilitation. (N) The State Department of Developmental Services. (O) The Department of Community Services and Development. (2) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Disparities Reduction Act. (b) (1) Except as specified in paragraph (2), in addition to the duties imposed by Section 8310.5 and to the extent permissible by federal law, the state entities identified in subdivision (a), in the course of collecting demographic data directly or by contract as to the ancestry or ethnic origin of Californians, shall collect voluntary self-identification information pertaining to sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics/intersex status (SOGISC). (2) The state entities identified in subdivision (a) may, but are not required to, collect demographic data pursuant to this section under either of the following circumstances: (A) Pursuant to federal programs or surveys, whereby the guidelines for demographic data collection categories are defined by the federal program or survey. (B) Demographic data are collected by other entities including: (i) State offices, departments, and agencies not included in subdivision (a). (ii) Surveys administered by third-party entities and the state department is not the sole funder. (iii) Third-party entities, including, but not limited to, private employers, that provide aggregated data to a state department. (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the State Department of Public Health shall collect demographic data pursuant to this section from third parties, including, but not limited to, local health jurisdictions, on any forms or electronic data systems, unless prohibited by federal or state law. This section does not require either of the following: (A) The State Department of Public Health to collect demographic data pursuant to this section from an individual under 18 years of age who is applying for, or participating in, the California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. (B) Health care providers or other third parties to collect, disclose, or report information that is not voluntarily provided self-identification information pertaining to SOGISC. (c) (1) The state entities identified in subdivision (a) shall report to the Legislature the data collected pursuant to this section and the method used to collect those data, and make the data available to the public in accordance with state and federal law, except for personal identifying information, which shall be deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed. (2) The state entities identified in subdivision (a) shall not report demographic data that would permit identification of individuals or would result in statistical unreliability. Demographic reports on data collected pursuant to this section, to prevent identification of individuals, may aggregate categories at a state, county, city, census tract, or ZIP Code level to facilitate comparisons and identify disparities. (3) The state entities identified in subdivision (a) may use information voluntarily provided about SOGISC only for demographic analysis, coordination of care, quality improvement of its services, conducting approved research, fulfilling reporting requirements, and guiding policy or funding decisions. All information about SOGISC collected pursuant to this section shall be used only for purposes specified in this section. (d) (1) The state entities identified in subparagraphs (A) to (D), inclusive, of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall comply with the requirements of this section as early as possible following the effective date of this section, but no later than July 1, 2018, except as specified in paragraph (2). (2) For purposes of data collected pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), the State Department of Public Health shall comply with the requirements of this section as early as possible but no later than March 28, 2029. (e) The state entities identified in subparagraphs (E) to (K), inclusive, of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall comply with the requirements of this section as early as possible following the effective date of this section, but no later than July 1, 2019. (f) The state entities identified in subparagraphs (L) to (O), inclusive, of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall comply with the requirements of this section as early as possible following January 1, 2025, but no later than July 1, 2026. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 868, Sec. 1. (SB 957) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  44. 8310.9.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    Certain California state agencies, boards, and commissions must let respondents select one or more race or ethnicity categories on forms, and must handle reported data with specified multiple-response breakdowns.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8310.9. (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares all of the following: (1) The State of California currently has the largest population of people in the United States who identify with more than one ethnicity or race. This population of Californians who identify as multiracial is rapidly growing. (2) Many state forms that currently require respondents to choose only a single ethnicity or race force multiracial Californians to deny a significant part of their heritage. Information collected in this manner often deprives the state of accurate data with which to meet the needs of its diverse communities. (3) It is in the best interest of the State of California to respect, embrace, and understand the full diversity of its citizens. (4) Since 1997, the federal Office of Management and Budget’s “Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity” have required federal agencies to ensure that individuals have the option of selecting one or more ethnic or racial designations on federal government forms requesting this information. (b) Any state agency, board, or commission that directly or by contract collects demographic data on the ethnic origin, ethnicity, or race of Californians shall do all of the following: (1) Provide forms that offer respondents the option of selecting one or more ethnic or racial designations. Recommended forms for the instruction accompanying a multiple response question are “mark one or more” or “select one or more.” (2) Ensure in cases when data on respondents’ ethnic origin, ethnicity, or race is reported to any other state agency, board, or commission that it is neither tabulated nor reported without all of the following: (A) The number or percentage of respondents who identify with each ethnic or racial designation alone and not in combination with any other ethnic or racial designation. (B) The number or percentage of respondents who identify with each ethnic or racial designation, whether alone or in combination with other ethnic or racial designations. (C) The number or percentage of respondents who identify with multiple ethnic or racial designations. (D) For civil rights monitoring and enforcement, complying with the rules for multiple race response allocation issued by the federal Office of Management and Budget Bulletin No. 00-02 in cases of state or federally mandated actions related to an ethnic or a racial community, or to assessing disparate impact or discriminatory patterns. In these cases, the requirement of subparagraph (C) shall not be considered satisfied without also complying with the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D). (c) Each state agency, board, or commission required to comply with subdivision (b) shall comply as early as reasonably feasible when updating forms, software, hardware, or information collection procedures, and in no event later than January 1, 2022. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any state agency, board, or commission that collects demographic data from a local agency may continue to collect and report that data to any other state agency, board, or commission in the form that the local agency submits it. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any state agency, board, or commission that collects ethnic or racial data solely to comply with federal requirements may continue to collect and report that data to any other state agency, board, or commission in the form required by the federal government. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 433, Sec. 1. (AB 532) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  45. 83100.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    This section establishes the Fair Political Practices Commission in state government and sets its membership at five members, including the chair.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83100. There is hereby established in state government the Fair Political Practices Commission. The Commission shall have five members, including the chair. No more than three members of the Commission shall be members of the same political party. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 147. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  46. 83101.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The Governor must appoint the Commission’s chair and one additional member, and those two appointees cannot be from the same political party.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83101. The chair and one additional member of the Commission shall be appointed by the Governor. The Governor’s appointees shall not be members of the same political party. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 148. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  47. 83102.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Controller must each appoint one Commission member. If they all belong to the same political party, a different party leader may submit a list of qualified candidates, and the Controller must choose from that list.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83102. (a) The Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Controller shall each appoint one member of the Commission. (b) If the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Controller are all members of the same political party, the chair of the state central committee of any other political party with a registration of more than five hundred thousand may submit to the Controller a list of not less than five persons who are qualified and willing to be members of the Commission. The list shall be submitted not less than ten days after the effective date of this chapter for the Controller’s initial appointment, and not later than January 2 immediately prior to any subsequent appointment by the Controller. If the Controller receives one or more lists pursuant to this section, the Controller’s appointment shall be made from one of such lists. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 149. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  48. 83103.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    Commission members and the chair serve four-year terms, with the first term running from February 1 to January 31 (or until successors are qualified). Initial appointees under Section 83102 serve six-year terms, and anyone appointed at the beginning of a term cannot be reappointed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83103. Members and the chair of the Commission shall serve four-year terms beginning on February 1 and ending on January 31 or as soon thereafter as their successors are qualified, except that the initial appointees under Section 83102 shall serve six-year terms. A member or chair who has been appointed at the beginning of a term is not eligible for reappointment. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 150. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
  49. 83104.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    Vacancies on the Commission must be filled within 30 days by the same official who appointed the prior holder, with Section 83102(b) not applying to that vacancy fill.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83104. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled, within thirty days, by appointment of the same official who appointed the prior holder of the position. The provisions of Section 83102 (b) are not applicable to the filling of vacancies. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term of the member or chair whom the appointee succeeds. A vacancy or vacancies shall not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise all of the powers of the board. Three members shall constitute a quorum. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 151. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  50. 83105.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    Commission members must be electors and cannot hold other public office or engage in certain political or lobbying activities during their tenure. The Governor, with Senate concurrence, may remove a member for specified misconduct or neglect after notice and a chance to reply.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83105. Each member of the commission shall be an elector. A member of the commission, during the member’s tenure, shall not hold any other public office, serve as an officer of any political party or partisan organization, participate in or contribute to an election campaign, or employ or be employed as a lobbyist nor, during the member’s term of appointment, seek election to any other public office. Members of the commission may be removed by the Governor, with concurrence of the Senate, for substantial neglect of duty, gross misconduct in office, inability to discharge the powers and duties of office or violation of this section, after written notice and opportunity for a reply. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 152. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
  51. 83106.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The Commission must pay its chair and members specific compensation, and reimburse their official-duty expenses.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83106. The chair of the Commission shall be compensated at the same rate as the president of the Public Utilities Commission. Each remaining member shall be compensated at the rate of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day on which the member engages in official duties. The members and chair of the Commission shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in performance of their official duties. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 153. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  52. 83107.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The Commission must appoint an executive director, and the executive director must follow Commission policies, regulations, and applicable law.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83107. The Commission shall appoint an executive director who shall act in accordance with Commission policies and regulations and with applicable law. The Commission shall appoint and discharge officers, counsel and employees, consistent with applicable civil service laws, and shall fix the compensation of employees and prescribe their duties. (Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
  53. 83108.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The Commission may delegate authority to the chair or executive director to act for the Commission between meetings.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83108. The Commission may delegate authority to the chair or the executive director to act in the name of the Commission between meetings of the Commission. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 154. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  54. 83109.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    A nonclerical Commission position must not be placed in the same civil service classification class as positions from other departments or agencies, for purposes of Section 19818.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83109. For purposes of Section 19818.6, a nonclerical position under the Commission shall not be included in the same class in the civil service classification plan with any position of any other department or agency. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 654, Sec. 2. (AB 1418) Effective January 1, 2014. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
  55. 8311.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    If a law requires a notice to be mailed by registered mail to or by the state, certified mail or another delivery method that provides a receipt counts as compliance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8311. Wherever any notice or other communication is required by any law to be mailed by registered mail to or by the state, or any officer or agency thereof, the mailing of such notice or other communication by certified mail or any other means of physical delivery that provides a receipt shall be deemed to be a sufficient compliance with the requirements of such law. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 366, Sec. 8. (SB 974) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  56. 83110.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The Commission’s principal office must be in Sacramento, and it may hold offices, meetings, and exercise its powers elsewhere in the state. Its meetings must be public, except for personnel and litigation discussions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83110. The principal office of the Commission shall be in Sacramento but it may establish offices, meet, and exercise its powers at any other place in the state. Meetings of the Commission shall be public except that the Commission may provide otherwise for discussions of personnel and litigation. (Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
  57. 83111.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The Commission is primarily responsible for administering and implementing this title impartially and effectively.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83111. The Commission has primary responsibility for the impartial, effective administration and implementation of this title. (Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
  58. 83111.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The commission must not implement this title in a way that violates freedom of speech, due process, or equal protection.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83111.5. The commission shall take no action to implement this title that would abridge constitutional guarantees of freedom of speech, that would deny any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, or that would deny any person the equal protection of the laws. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 225, Sec. 1. Effective August 24, 1999.)
  59. 83112.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The Commission may make, change, and отменить rules and regulations to carry out this title and manage its own procedures.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83112. The Commission may adopt, amend and rescind rules and regulations to carry out the purposes and provisions of this title, and to govern procedures of the Commission. These rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (Government Code, Title 2, Division 3, Part 1, Chapter 4.5, Sections 11371 et seq.) and shall be consistent with this title and other applicable law. (Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
  60. 83114.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    People may ask the commission for an opinion or written advice about their duties under this title, and the commission must respond within the stated time limits.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83114. (a) Any person may request the commission to issue an opinion with respect to that person’s duties under this title. The commission shall, within 14 days, either issue the opinion or advise the person who made the request whether an opinion will be issued. Any person who acts in good faith on an opinion issued to that person by the commission shall not be subject to criminal or civil penalties for so acting, provided that the material facts are as stated in the opinion request. The commission’s opinions shall be public records and may from time to time be published. (b) Any person may request the commission to provide written advice with respect to the person’s duties under this title. Such advice shall be provided within 21 working days of the request, provided that the time may be extended for good cause. It shall be a complete defense in any enforcement proceeding initiated by the commission, and evidence of good faith conduct in any other civil or criminal proceeding, if the requester, at least 21 working days prior to the alleged violation, requested written advice from the commission in good faith, disclosed truthfully all the material facts, and committed the acts complained of either in reliance on the advice or because of the failure of the commission to provide advice within 21 days of the request or such later extended time. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 155. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
  61. 83115.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The commission must investigate possible violations on complaint or on its own initiative, and it must notify the complainant in writing within 14 days about what it has done or plans to do and why.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83115. Upon the sworn complaint of any person or on its own initiative, the commission shall investigate possible violations of this title relating to any agency, official, election, lobbyist or legislative or administrative action. Within 14 days after receipt of a complaint under this section, the commission shall notify in writing the person who made the complaint of the action, if any, the commission has taken or plans to take on the complaint, together with the reasons for such action or nonaction. If no decision has been made within 14 days, the person who made the complaint shall be notified of the reasons for the delay and shall subsequently receive notification as provided above. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 775, Sec. 4. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
  62. 83115.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The commission may not find probable cause unless the alleged violator gets at least 21 days’ notice, a summary of the evidence, and notice of the right to appear with counsel; the related proceeding is private unless the alleged violator asks for it to be public.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83115.5. A finding of probable cause to believe this title has been violated shall not be made by the commission unless, at least 21 days prior to the commission’s consideration of the alleged violation, the person alleged to have violated this title is notified of the violation by service of process or registered mail with return receipt requested, provided with a summary of the evidence, and informed of that person’s right to be present in person and represented by counsel at any proceeding of the commission held for the purpose of considering whether probable cause exists for believing the person violated this title. Notice to the alleged violator shall be deemed made on the date of service, the date the registered mail receipt is signed, or, if the registered mail receipt is not signed, the date returned by the post office. A proceeding held for the purpose of considering probable cause shall be private unless the alleged violator files with the commission a written request that the proceeding be public. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 156. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  63. 83116.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    If the commission finds probable cause, it may hold a hearing; if it later finds a violation, it must issue an order, and that order may include stopping the violation, filing required documents, or paying up to $5,000 per violation.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83116. When the commission determines there is probable cause for believing this title has been violated, it may hold a hearing to determine if a violation has occurred. Notice shall be given and the hearing conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500), Part 1, Division 3, Title 2, Government Code). The commission shall have all the powers granted by that chapter. When the commission determines on the basis of the hearing that a violation has occurred, it shall issue an order that may require the violator to do all or any of the following: (a) Cease and desist violation of this title. (b) File any reports, statements, or other documents or information required by this title. (c) Pay a monetary penalty of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation to the General Fund of the state. When the Commission determines that no violation has occurred, it shall publish a declaration so stating. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 6. Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 7, 2000, election. Operative January 1, 2001, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 102.)
  64. 83116.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    If the commission rejects an administrative law judge’s decision under Section 11517, it must state its reasons in writing.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83116.3. Whenever the commission rejects the decision of an administrative law judge made pursuant to Section 11517, the commission shall state the reasons in writing for rejecting the decision. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 297, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  65. 83116.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    People who violate this title, cause a violation, or help another person violate it can be liable under this chapter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83116.5. Any person who violates any provision of this title, who purposely or negligently causes any other person to violate any provision of this title, or who aids and abets any other person in the violation of any provision of this title, shall be liable under the provisions of this chapter. However, this section shall apply only to persons who have filing or reporting obligations under this title, or who are compensated for services involving the planning, organizing, or directing any activity regulated or required by this title, and a violation of this section shall not constitute an additional violation under Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 91000). (Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 9. Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 7, 2000, election. Operative January 1, 2001, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 102.)
  66. 83116.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The Commission may run a political reform education program instead of an administrative proceeding, set eligibility rules, charge a limited fee, and exempt successful participants from penalties for the same violation.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83116.7. (a) As an alternative to an administrative proceeding under this chapter, the Commission may establish and administer a political reform education program for persons who violate this title subject to the limitations in this section and other limitations imposed by the Commission. (b) (1) Requirements for eligibility in the political reform education program include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (A) The person has little or no experience with the section of this title that the person violated. (B) The underlying violation resulted in minimal or no public harm. (C) The person has not been ordered to pay a penalty for the same type of violation in the previous five years. (D) There is no evidence of an intent to violate this title or to conceal a violation of this title. (2) The Commission may impose additional eligibility requirements for participation in the political reform education program. (c) (1) If a person meets the requirements to participate in the political reform education program specified by the Commission and completes the program, the person shall not be subject to administrative, civil, or criminal penalties under this title for that same violation and it shall not be deemed a prior violation of this title in any subsequent proceeding against the person. (2) If a person fails to complete the political reform education program specified by the Commission, the Commission may pursue an administrative action for that violation. (d) To offset the costs to the state of the political reform education program, the Commission may charge a fee to a person who participates in the political reform education program that shall not exceed the reasonable cost to the Commission to administer the political reform education program. The fee shall be payable to the General Fund. (e) It is the intent of the Legislature that funds be appropriated annually to the Commission to administer the political reform education program. This funding shall not supplant or offset funding appropriated to the Commission to discharge its other duties under the Political Reform Act of 1974. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 696, Sec. 1. (SB 29) Effective October 10, 2023.)
  67. 83117.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The Commission may accept grants, contributions, and appropriations, contract for services it cannot do satisfactorily with its employees, and employ legal counsel. On request, the Attorney General must provide the Commission with free legal advice and representation.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83117. The Commission may: (a) Accept grants, contributions and appropriations; (b) Contract for any services which cannot satisfactorily be performed by its employees; (c) Employ legal counsel. Upon request of the Commission, the Attorney General shall provide legal advice and representation without charge to the Commission. (Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
  68. 83117.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    A member of the commission must not receive gifts worth $10 or more per month.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83117.5. It shall be unlawful for a member of the commission to receive a gift of ten dollars ($10) or more per month. “Gift” as used in this section means a gift made directly or indirectly by a state candidate, an elected state officer, a legislative official, an agency official, or a lobbyist or by any person listed in Section 87200. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 797.)
  69. 83118.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The Commission may subpoena witnesses and documents, compel attendance and testimony, administer oaths, and take evidence.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83118. The Commission may subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance and testimony, administer oaths and affirmations, take evidence and require by subpoena the production of any books, papers, records or other items material to the performance of the Commission’s duties or exercise of its powers. (Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
  70. 83119.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The Commission may require testimony and evidence even over a self-incrimination objection, and a compelled witness gets protection from prosecution or penalties for the compelled matter, except for perjury.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83119. The Commission may refuse to excuse any person from testifying, or from producing books, records, correspondence, documents, or other evidence in obedience to the subpoena of the Commission notwithstanding an objection that the testimony or evidence required of that person may tend to incriminate that person. An individual shall not be prosecuted in any manner or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture whatever for or on account of any transaction, act, matter, or thing concerning which that person is compelled, after having claimed that person’s privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, except that the individual so testifying shall not be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying. Immunity shall not be granted to any witness under this section unless the Commission has notified the Attorney General of its intention to grant immunity to the witness at least thirty days in advance, or unless the Attorney General waives this requirement. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 157. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  71. 8312.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    Officials or employees covered by this section must not, in their official capacity, stop or try to stop discussion of legislation at certain meetings for aged, blind, or disabled persons.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8312. No officer or employee of the state or any county, city and county, city, or district who is concerned with the organization or supervision of any discussion or social meeting of aged, blind, or disabled persons shall, in his official capacity, prevent or attempt to prevent any discussion at such meeting of legislation of interest to such persons. (Added by renumbering Section 8402 by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1157.)
  72. 83120.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    An interested person may seek judicial review of any action of the Commission.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83120. An interested person may seek judicial review of any action of the Commission. (Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
  73. 83121.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    If judicial review is sought over a Commission action relating to a pending election, the court must move the case ahead of other matters and may shorten deadlines to ensure a timely decision.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83121. If judicial review is sought of any action of the Commission relating to a pending election, the matter shall be advanced on the docket of the court and put ahead of other actions. The court may, consistent with due process of law, shorten deadlines and take other steps necessary to permit a timely decision. (Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
  74. 83122.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The state must fund the Fair Political Practices Commission, and the Department of Finance must include related support items in the budget.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83122. There is hereby appropriated from the General Fund of the state to the Fair Political Practices Commission the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) during the fiscal year of 1974–1975, and the sum of one million dollars ($1,000,000), adjusted for cost-of-living changes, during each fiscal year thereafter, for expenditure to support the operations of the commission pursuant to this title. The expenditure of funds under this appropriation shall be subject to the normal administrative review given to other state appropriations. The Legislature shall appropriate such additional amounts to the commission and other agencies as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. The Department of Finance, in preparing the state budget and the Budget Bill submitted to the Legislature, shall include an item for the support of the Political Reform Act of 1974, which item shall indicate all of the following: (1) the amounts to be appropriated to other agencies to carry out their duties under this title, which amounts shall be in augmentation of the support items of such agencies; (2) the additional amounts required to be appropriated by the Legislature to the commission to carry out the purposes of this title, as provided for in this section; and (3) in parentheses, for informational purposes, the continuing appropriation during each fiscal year of one million dollars ($1,000,000) adjusted for cost-of-living changes made to the commission by this section. The definition of “expenditure” in Section 82025 is not applicable to this section. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1075. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
  75. 83123.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The Commission may take over local campaign finance or ethics law enforcement by agreement with a local government agency, and the local agency must consult and coordinate with the Commission.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83123.6. (a) (1) Upon mutual agreement between the Commission and the governing body of a local government agency, the Commission may assume primary responsibility for the impartial, effective administration, implementation, and enforcement of a local campaign finance or government ethics law passed by the local government agency. (2) Upon approval of an agreement pursuant to paragraph (1), the Commission shall be the civil prosecutor responsible for the civil enforcement of the local campaign finance or government ethics law of the local government agency in accordance with this title. (b) (1) The Commission may do all of the following with respect to the local campaign finance or government ethics law: (A) Provide advice. (B) Conduct audits. (C) Investigate possible violations. (D) Bring administrative actions in accordance with this title and Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2. (E) Bring civil actions. (2) The Commission shall not be required to obtain authorization from the local government agency to bring an administrative or civil action pursuant to paragraph (1). (c) A local campaign finance or government ethics law of the local government agency enforced by the Commission pursuant to this section shall comply with this title. (d) The governing body of the local government agency shall consult with the Commission before adopting and amending any local campaign finance or government ethics law that is subsequently enforced by the Commission pursuant to this section. (e) (1) The governing body of the local government agency and the Commission shall enter into any agreements necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a), including agreements pertaining to any necessary local reimbursement of direct and indirect costs incurred by the Commission in administering, implementing, or enforcing a local campaign finance or government ethics law pursuant to this section. Before approving an agreement for local reimbursement, the Commission shall submit the proposed agreement to the Department of General Services for review. The Commission may approve the agreement 90 days after submitting it to the Department of General Services or after receiving the department’s written review of the agreement, whichever occurs first. The Commission shall submit an approved agreement, along with any review received, to the Department of Finance. (2) An agreement entered into pursuant to this subdivision shall not contain a cancellation fee, a liquidated damages provision, or other financial disincentive to terminate the agreement pursuant to subdivision (f), except that, if the local government agency terminates the agreement, the Commission may require the governing body of the local government agency to pay the Commission for services rendered and any other expenditures reasonably made by the Commission in anticipation of services to be rendered pursuant to the agreement. (f) The governing body of the local government agency or the Commission may, at any time, by ordinance or resolution, terminate an agreement made pursuant to this section for the Commission to administer, implement, or enforce a local campaign finance ordinance or any provision thereof. The termination shall be effective 90 days after the enactment of the ordinance or resolution unless an agreement between the local government and the Commission requires a longer period. (g) The Commission shall conspicuously post on its internet website a list of every local government agency that it has entered into agreement with pursuant to this section. (h) This section does not apply to a jurisdiction with a population of 3,000,000 or more. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 257, Sec. 2. (AB 359) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  76. 83124.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The commission must adjust certain contribution and voluntary expenditure limits every odd-numbered January to track changes in the Consumer Price Index.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Fair Political Practices Commission [83100 - 83124] ( Chapter 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 83124. The commission shall adjust the contribution limitations and voluntary expenditure limitations provisions in Sections 85301, 85302, 85303, and 85400 in January of every odd-numbered year to reflect any increase or decrease in the Consumer Price Index. Those adjustments shall be rounded to the nearest one hundred dollars ($100) for limitations on contributions and one thousand dollars ($1,000) for limitations on expenditures. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 11. Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 7, 2000, election. Operative January 1, 2001, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 102.)
  77. 8313.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    Certain state and local officers or employees may not use their official position to coerce, or attempt to coerce, an aged, blind, or disabled person about joining or leaving an organization.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8313. No officer or employee of the state or any county, city and county, city, or district who is concerned with the administration of any program for the aged, blind, or disabled shall, in his official capacity, attempt to coerce or coerce any aged, blind, or disabled person to join or refrain from joining any organization of the aged, blind, or disabled. (Added by renumbering Section 8403 by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1157.)
  78. 8314.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    Public officers, appointees, employees, and consultants must not use or let others use public resources for campaign, personal, or other unauthorized purposes.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8314. (a) It is unlawful for any elected state or local officer, including any state or local appointee, employee, or consultant, to use or permit others to use public resources for a campaign activity, or personal or other purposes which are not authorized by law. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) “Personal purpose” means those activities the purpose of which is for personal enjoyment, private gain or advantage, or an outside endeavor not related to state business. “Personal purpose” does not include the incidental and minimal use of public resources, such as equipment or office space, for personal purposes, including an occasional telephone call. (2) “Campaign activity” means an activity constituting a contribution as defined in Section 82015 or an expenditure as defined in Section 82025. “Campaign activity” does not include the incidental and minimal use of public resources, such as equipment or office space, for campaign purposes, including the referral of unsolicited political mail, telephone calls, and visitors to private political entities. (3) “Public resources” means any property or asset owned by the state or any local agency, including, but not limited to, land, buildings, facilities, funds, equipment, supplies, telephones, computers, vehicles, travel, and state-compensated time. (4) “Use” means a use of public resources which is substantial enough to result in a gain or advantage to the user or a loss to the state or any local agency for which a monetary value may be estimated. (c) (1) Any person who intentionally or negligently violates this section is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each day on which a violation occurs, plus three times the value of the unlawful use of public resources. The penalty shall be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought in the name of the people of the State of California by the Attorney General or by any district attorney or any city attorney of a city having a population in excess of 750,000. If two or more persons are responsible for any violation, they shall be jointly and severally liable for the penalty. (2) If the action is brought by the Attorney General, the moneys recovered shall be paid into the General Fund. If the action is brought by a district attorney, the moneys recovered shall be paid to the treasurer of the county in which the judgment was entered. If the action is brought by a city attorney, the moneys recovered shall be paid to the treasurer of that city. (3) No civil action alleging a violation of this section may be commenced more than four years after the date the alleged violation occurred. (d) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of public resources for providing information to the public about the possible effects of any bond issue or other ballot measure on state activities, operations, or policies, provided that (1) the informational activities are otherwise authorized by the constitution or laws of this state, and (2) the information provided constitutes a fair and impartial presentation of relevant facts to aid the electorate in reaching an informed judgment regarding the bond issue or ballot measure. (e) The incidental and minimal use of public resources by an elected state or local officer, including any state or local appointee, employee, or consultant, pursuant to this section shall not be subject to prosecution under Section 424 of the Penal Code. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 62, Sec. 109. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  79. 8314.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    Certain California state and local officers, appointees, employees, and consultants may not knowingly use a state-owned or state-leased computer to access or obtain obscene matter, subject to listed exceptions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8314.5. (a) In furtherance of Section 8314 and except as provided in subdivision (b), it shall be unlawful for any elected state or local officer, including any state or local appointee, employee, or consultant, to knowingly use a state-owned or state-leased computer to access, view, download, or otherwise obtain obscene matter. (b) This section does not apply to accessing, viewing, downloading, or otherwise obtaining obscene matter for use consistent with legitimate law enforcement purposes, to permit a state agency to conduct an administrative disciplinary investigation, or for legitimate medical, scientific, academic, or legislative purposes, or for other legitimate state purposes. (c) “Obscene matter” as used in this section has the meaning specified in Section 311 of the Penal Code. (d) “State-owned or state-leased computer” means a computer owned or leased by one of the following: (1) A state agency, as defined by Section 11000, including the California State University. (2) The University of California. (3) The Legislature. (e) This section shall not apply to the University of California unless and until the Regents of the University of California act, by resolution, to make it applicable. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 848, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  80. 8315.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    This section defines “racial discrimination” for California constitutional purposes and reproduces related treaty language on anti-discrimination measures.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8315. (a) “Racial discrimination” or “discrimination on the basis of race” for the purposes of Section 31 of Article I of the California Constitution shall have the same meaning as the term “racial discrimination” as defined and used in paragraphs 1 and 4 of Article 1 of Part I of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, as adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 21, 1965, signed on behalf of the United States on September 28, 1966, and ratified by the United States Senate as Treaty Number 95-18 by United States Senate on June 24, 1994. The language contained in the pertinent provisions of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination is set forth in subdivision (b). (b) The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, provides in paragraphs 1 and 4 of Article 1 of Part I, respectively, as follows: “1. In this Convention, the term ‛racial discrimination’ shall mean any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, colour, descent, or national or ethnic origin which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal footing, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural or any other field of public life.” “4. Special measures taken for the sole purpose of securing adequate advancement of certain racial or ethnic groups or individuals requiring such protection as may be necessary in order to ensure such groups or individuals equal enjoyment or exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms shall not be deemed racial discrimination, provided, however, that such measures do not, as a consequence, lead to the maintenance of separate rights for different racial groups and that they shall not be continued after the objectives for which they were taken have been achieved.” (c) To allow the state to assist the United States Government in fulfilling its international obligation to pursue a policy to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article 2 of Part I of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, as set forth in subdivision (d), the following provisions shall be used to interpret and implement Section 31 of Article I of the California Constitution: (1) Section 31 of Article I of the California Constitution, except as to its prohibition of granting preferential treatment, shall not be interpreted as granting an individual a private cause of action to challenge any special measures undertaken for the purpose of securing adequate advancement of those racial groups requiring the protection pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article 2 of Part I of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Special measures shall not be interpreted as preferential treatment. (2) Section 31 of Article I of the California Constitution shall not be construed as requiring the government to prove racial discrimination before undertaking special measures for the purpose of securing adequate advancement of those racial minority groups needing that protection pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article 2 of Part I of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. (d) Paragraph 1 of Article 2 of Part I of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination provides as follows: “1. States Parties (member nations that have adopted the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination) condemn racial discrimination to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating racial discrimination in all its forms and promoting the understanding among all races, and to this end: “(a) Each State Party undertakes to engage in no act or practice of racial discrimination against persons, groups of persons or institutions and to ensure that all public authorities and public institutions, national and local, shall act in conformity with this obligation. “(b) Each State Party undertakes not to sponsor, defend or support racial discrimination by any persons or organizations. “(c) Each State Party shall take effective measures to review governmental, national and local policies, and to amend, rescind or nullify any laws and regulations which have the effect of creating or perpetuating racial discrimination wherever it exists. “(d) Each State Party shall prohibit and bring to an end, by all appropriate means, including legislation as required by circumstances, racial discrimination by any persons, group or organization. “(e) Each State Party undertakes to encourage, where appropriate, integrationist multiracial organizations and movements and other means of eliminating barriers between races, and to discourage anything which tends to strengthen racial division.” (Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 211, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  81. 8316.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    State agencies must get LEED Gold or higher for new building and major renovation projects over 10,000 gross square feet, unless an exception applies.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8316. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), all new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall obtain LEED Gold or higher certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Certification to an alternative equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is only acceptable when approved by the Director of General Services. (2) If the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, can be demonstrated to be cost ineffective, or conflicts with requirements in the California Building Code, the state agency shall instead obtain LEED Silver certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. (b) This section applies to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024. (c) For purposes of this section: (1) “LEED” means the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design building certification program under the auspices of the United States Green Building Council. (2) “Major renovation” is a renovation of a structure in which most of the major building systems are either replaced or upgraded. (3) “State agency” does not include a district agricultural association as described in Part 3 (commencing with Section 3801) of Division 3 of the Food and Agricultural Code. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 395, Sec. 1. (SB 416) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  82. 8317.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    Each state agency must keep an index of the names or titles of fees, license fees, fines, and penalties it administers or collects.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8317. (a) Each state agency, as defined in subdivision (b), shall establish and maintain an index of the names or titles of all fees, license fees, fines, and penalties administered or collected by the agency. (b) “State agency” for the purposes of this section means every state office, department, division, bureau, board, and commission, but shall not include the Legislature or any entity provided for under Article VI of the California Constitution. (c) This section does not apply to any fee collected by a state agency from any other governmental agency. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 784, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  83. 8318.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. )

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    State agencies with significant tribal interaction must designate one or more liaisons; the Regents are requested to do the same for the University of California.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous [8310 - 8318] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170. ) ## 8318. (a) For purposes of this section, “state agency” means a department or agency of the state, the California State University, the University of California, and the Judicial Council of California. (b) The Regents, on behalf of the University of California, are requested to designate, and every other state agency with significant interaction with tribal issues, peoples, or lands shall designate, one or more liaisons for the purpose of engaging in consultation with California Native American tribes on the contact list maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 8012 of the Health and Safety Code and educating the agency on topics relevant to the state’s relationship with those tribes. (Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 167, Sec. 2. (AB 275) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  84. 8330.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Citizen Complaint Act of 1997 [8330 - 8332] ( Chapter 5.1 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 416, Sec. 1. )

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    State agencies with websites must implement this act consistently with the statewide electronic commerce strategy set by the Department of Information Technology.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Citizen Complaint Act of 1997 [8330 - 8332] ( Chapter 5.1 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 416, Sec. 1. ) ## 8330. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Citizen Complaint Act of 1997. All state agencies that have Internet websites shall implement this act in a manner that is consistent with the statewide strategy for electronic commerce as established by the Department of Information Technology. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 416, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  85. 8331.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Citizen Complaint Act of 1997 [8330 - 8332] ( Chapter 5.1 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 416, Sec. 1. )

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    State agencies must put complaint forms online and give instructions for filing them; public libraries may provide and advertise Internet access.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Citizen Complaint Act of 1997 [8330 - 8332] ( Chapter 5.1 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 416, Sec. 1. ) ## 8331. (a) State agencies shall make available on the Internet, on or after July 1, 2001, unless otherwise authorized by the Department of Information Technology pursuant to Executive Order D-3-99, a plain-language form through which individuals can register complaints or comments relating to the performance of that agency. The agency shall provide instructions on filing the complaint electronically, or on the manner in which to complete and mail the complaint form to the state agency, or both, consistent with whichever method the agency establishes for the filing of complaints. (b) Any printed complaint form used by a state agency as part of the process of receiving a complaint against any licensed individual or corporation subject to regulation by that agency shall be made available by the agency on the Internet on or after July 1, 2001, unless otherwise authorized by the Department of Information Technology pursuant to Executive Order D-3-99. The agency shall provide instructions on filing the complaint electronically, or on the manner in which to complete and mail the complaint form to the state agency, or both, consistent with whichever method the agency establishes for the filing of complaints. (c) State agencies making a complaint form available on the Internet shall, to the extent feasible: (1) Advise individuals calling the state agency to lodge a complaint of both of the following: (A) The availability of the complaint form on the Internet. (B) That many public libraries provide Internet access. (2) Include on the Internet the location at which this information may be accessed in the telephone directory in order that citizens will be aware that they may contact the state agency via the Internet or by telephone. (d) Public libraries, to the extent permitted through donations and other means, may do each of the following: (1) Provide Internet access to their patrons. (2) Advertise that they provide Internet access. (e) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 11000, state agency as used in this section includes the California State University. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 784, Sec. 11. Effective October 10, 1999.)
  86. 8332.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Citizen Complaint Act of 1997 [8330 - 8332] ( Chapter 5.1 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 416, Sec. 1. )

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    This chapter is intended not to apply to two other complaint/investigation procedures named in the section.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.1. Citizen Complaint Act of 1997 [8330 - 8332] ( Chapter 5.1 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 416, Sec. 1. ) ## 8332. It is the intent of the Legislature that this chapter does not apply to the Reporting of Improper Governmental Activities Act (Article 3 (commencing with Section 8547) of Chapter 6.5) or the procedures established to investigate civilians’ complaints against peace officers as required by Section 832.5 of the Penal Code. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 99, Sec. 1. (AB 1953) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  87. 8333.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.2. Grant Information Act of 1999 [8333 - 8334.1] ( Chapter 5.2 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 405, Sec. 1. )

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    All state agencies must implement this act consistently with the statewide electronic commerce strategy set by the Department of Information Technology.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.2. Grant Information Act of 1999 [8333 - 8334.1] ( Chapter 5.2 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 405, Sec. 1. ) ## 8333. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Grant Information Act of 2018. All state agencies shall implement this act in a manner that is consistent with the statewide strategy for electronic commerce as established by the Department of Information Technology. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 318, Sec. 1. (AB 2252) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  88. 8333.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.2. Grant Information Act of 1999 [8333 - 8334.1] ( Chapter 5.2 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 405, Sec. 1. )

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    The California State Library must create and maintain a funding opportunities web portal, make it accessible, and link to it.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.2. Grant Information Act of 1999 [8333 - 8334.1] ( Chapter 5.2 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 405, Sec. 1. ) ## 8333.1. (a) On or before July 1, 2020, the California State Library shall create a funding opportunities internet web portal that provides a centralized location for grant seekers to find state grant opportunities. The funding opportunities internet web portal shall include, but is not limited to, an interactive internet website that is launched to include, at a minimum, information identifying every grant administered by the state and any incentive opportunities allocated by statute or in the annual budget that will provide local assistance funds. The California State Library, in consultation with the Strategic Growth Council and the State Air Resources Board, shall ensure that the internet website is accessible and provides helpful information to a diverse set of potential applicants, including nonprofit and community-based organizations, and other entities that are working to support and benefit disadvantaged and low-income communities. (b) The California State Library shall provide a link to the internet web portal as specified and pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 12098.4. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 423, Sec. 2. (AB 258) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  89. 8333.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.2. Grant Information Act of 1999 [8333 - 8334.1] ( Chapter 5.2 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 405, Sec. 1. )

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    The California State Library must give the Legislature an annual report on the Internet Web portal’s effectiveness.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.2. Grant Information Act of 1999 [8333 - 8334.1] ( Chapter 5.2 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 405, Sec. 1. ) ## 8333.2. (a) The California State Library shall provide an annual report to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the Internet Web portal, including, but not limited to, the utilization rate by state agencies, the number of grants registered, the amount of funding per grant, the number of visits to the Internet Web portal, including what parts of the Internet Web portal are visited, and whether there has been an increase in grant applications. The first annual report shall be submitted on or before January 1, 2022, and shall cover the period of July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021, inclusive. Each subsequent annual report shall be submitted on or before January 1, and shall cover the previous fiscal year. (b) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 318, Sec. 3. (AB 2252) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  90. 8334.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.2. Grant Information Act of 1999 [8333 - 8334.1] ( Chapter 5.2 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 405, Sec. 1. )

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    State agencies must register each grant they administer with the California State Library, share specified grant information, link to the Library’s funding portal, and allow electronic proposals where appropriate.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.2. Grant Information Act of 1999 [8333 - 8334.1] ( Chapter 5.2 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 405, Sec. 1. ) ## 8334. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2020, each state agency shall register every grant the state agency administers with the California State Library prior to commencing a solicitation or award process for distribution of the grant. Each agency shall provide information regarding the grant, that assists the California State Library with cataloging the distribution of grants and provides potential applicants with understandable and consistent information about available funding opportunities, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (A) The title of the grant opportunity and grant identification number. (B) The revenue source allocated to fund the grant. (C) The purpose of the grant. (D) A brief description of the grant, including, but not limited to, the mechanism used to announce the availability of funding. (E) Any eligibility requirements, including, but not limited to, any matching funds requirements. (F) Geographic limitations, if any. (G) A description of the total available grant funding, the number of awards, and the amounts per award. (H) The period of time covered by the grant. (I) The date the grant will be issued. (J) The deadline for proposals to be submitted. (K) Internet address for electronic submission of the proposal. (L) Contact information of a staff member responsible for communicating the grant requirements. (2) Each state agency shall provide a link to the California State Library’s funding opportunities internet web portal on the state agency’s internet website. (b) On or before July 1, 2020, each state agency shall provide for the acceptance of electronic proposals for any grant administered by the state agency, as appropriate. (c) “Grant” as used in this chapter means any mechanism used by a state agency to distribute appropriations that have been allocated for the purpose of financial assistance through a competitive or first-come, first-served award process. The term shall include loans and federal assistance funds that are administered by a state agency. The term shall not include the procurement of goods or services for a state agency nor the acquisition, construction, alteration, improvement, or repair of real property for a state agency. (d) The Government Operations Agency shall assist the California State Library with state agency compliance and creating streamlined processes, as appropriate. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 497, Sec. 132. (AB 991) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  91. 8334.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.2. Grant Information Act of 1999 [8333 - 8334.1] ( Chapter 5.2 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 405, Sec. 1. )

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    Each state agency must give the California State Library postaward data for every grant it administers by July 1, 2022.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.2. Grant Information Act of 1999 [8333 - 8334.1] ( Chapter 5.2 added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 405, Sec. 1. ) ## 8334.1. (a) On or before July 1, 2022, each state agency shall provide to the California State Library postaward data for every grant administered by the state agency. This data shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1) The number of grants awarded per grant opportunity. (2) All of the following for each awarded grant: (A) Recipient name. (B) Recipient type. (C) Amount awarded to the recipient. (D) Beginning and end dates of the project funded by the grant. (E) Descriptive purpose of the application awarded the grant. (F) Geographic location served. (b) As used in this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Geographic location served” means the geographic region of the state served by the grant, including the designated local jurisdiction. (2) “Recipient name” means the recipient of the grant. (3) “Recipient type” means the nonprofit organization, tribal government, business, or individual awarded the grant. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 144, Sec. 73. (AB 132) Effective July 27, 2021.)
  92. 8345.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.4. Automated External Defibrillators in State Buildings [8345- 8345.] ( Chapter 5.4 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 5, Sec. 2. )

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    The Department of General Services must seek federal funding for automated external defibrillators and, if funds are received, develop placement-and-use policies and ensure training matches specified health code standards.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.4. Automated External Defibrillators in State Buildings [8345- 8345.] ( Chapter 5.4 added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 5, Sec. 2. ) ## 8345. (a) The Department of General Services shall apply for federal funds made available through the federal Community Access to Emergency Defibrillation Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-188) for the purchase of automated external defibrillators to be located within state-owned and leased buildings. (b) Subject to the receipt of federal funds for this purpose, the Department of General Services shall, in consultation with the Emergency Medical Services Authority, the American Red Cross, and the American Heart Association, develop and adopt policies and procedures relative to the placement and use of automated external defibrillators in state-owned and leased buildings and ensure that training is consistent with Section 1797.196 of the Health and Safety Code and the regulations adopted pursuant to that section. In these consultations, the department may consider all of the following: (1) Whether the public has access to the state-owned or leased building. (2) Placement within the building that maximizes access to the device. (3) The manufacturer’s and the medical community’s directions regarding placement and use of the device. (4) The appropriate oversight and maintenance of the device at a particular location. (5) Whether to require those who are trained to use the automated external defibrillators pursuant to Emergency Medical Services Authority standards to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. (c) The policies and procedures adopted pursuant to this section shall be consistent with Section 3400 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations. (Added by renumbering Section 8455 by Stats. 2017, Ch. 561, Sec. 69. (AB 1516) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  93. 835.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Liability of Public Entities [835 - 835.4] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A public entity may be liable for injury caused by a dangerous condition of its property, unless a statute provides otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Liability of Public Entities [835 - 835.4] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 835. Except as provided by statute, a public entity is liable for injury caused by a dangerous condition of its property if the plaintiff establishes that the property was in a dangerous condition at the time of the injury, that the injury was proximately caused by the dangerous condition, that the dangerous condition created a reasonably foreseeable risk of the kind of injury which was incurred, and that either: (a) A negligent or wrongful act or omission of an employee of the public entity within the scope of his employment created the dangerous condition; or (b) The public entity had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition under Section 835.2 a sufficient time prior to the injury to have taken measures to protect against the dangerous condition. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  94. 835.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Liability of Public Entities [835 - 835.4] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    This section defines when a public entity has actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Liability of Public Entities [835 - 835.4] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 835.2. (a) A public entity had actual notice of a dangerous condition within the meaning of subdivision (b) of Section 835 if it had actual knowledge of the existence of the condition and knew or should have known of its dangerous character. (b) A public entity had constructive notice of a dangerous condition within the meaning of subdivision (b) of Section 835 only if the plaintiff establishes that the condition had existed for such a period of time and was of such an obvious nature that the public entity, in the exercise of due care, should have discovered the condition and its dangerous character. On the issue of due care, admissible evidence includes but is not limited to evidence as to: (1) Whether the existence of the condition and its dangerous character would have been discovered by an inspection system that was reasonably adequate (considering the practicability and cost of inspection weighed against the likelihood and magnitude of the potential danger to which failure to inspect would give rise) to inform the public entity whether the property was safe for the use or uses for which the public entity used or intended others to use the public property and for uses that the public entity actually knew others were making of the public property or adjacent property. (2) Whether the public entity maintained and operated such an inspection system with due care and did not discover the condition. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  95. 835.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Liability of Public Entities [835 - 835.4] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A public entity is not liable for certain property-injury claims if it can show the relevant act, omission, action, or inaction was reasonable.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Liability of Public Entities [835 - 835.4] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 835.4. (a) A public entity is not liable under subdivision (a) of Section 835 for injury caused by a condition of its property if the public entity establishes that the act or omission that created the condition was reasonable. The reasonableness of the act or omission that created the condition shall be determined by weighing the probability and gravity of potential injury to persons and property foreseeably exposed to the risk of injury against the practicability and cost of taking alternative action that would not create the risk of injury or of protecting against the risk of injury. (b) A public entity is not liable under subdivision (b) of Section 835 for injury caused by a dangerous condition of its property if the public entity establishes that the action it took to protect against the risk of injury created by the condition or its failure to take such action was reasonable. The reasonableness of the action or inaction of the public entity shall be determined by taking into consideration the time and opportunity it had to take action and by weighing the probability and gravity of potential injury to persons and property foreseeably exposed to the risk of injury against the practicability and cost of protecting against the risk of such injury. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  96. 8350.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Drug-Free Workplace [8350 - 8357] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [8350 - 8351] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. )

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    This section gives the chapter its short title: the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Drug-Free Workplace [8350 - 8357] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [8350 - 8351] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## 8350. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1.)
  97. 8351.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Drug-Free Workplace [8350 - 8357] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [8350 - 8351] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines terms used in the drug-free workplace chapter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Drug-Free Workplace [8350 - 8357] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [8350 - 8351] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## 8351. As used in this chapter: (a) “Drug-free workplace” means a site for the performance of work done in connection with a specific grant or contract described in Article 2 (commencing with Section 8355) of an entity at which employees of the entity are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. (b) “Employee” means the employee of a grantee or contractor directly engaged in the performance of work pursuant to the grant or contract described in Article 2 (commencing with Section 8355) . (c) “Controlled substance” means a controlled substance in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. Sec. 812). (d) “Grantee” means the department, division, or other unit of a person or organization responsible for the performance under the grant. (e) “Contractor” means the department, division, or other unit of a person or organization responsible for the performance under the contract. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1.)
  98. 8355.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Drug-Free Workplace [8350 - 8357] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. State Contractors and Grantees [8355 - 8357] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. )

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    State contractors and grantees must certify a drug-free workplace and follow employee notice, awareness, and acknowledgment steps; a small credit-card-purchase exemption applies.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Drug-Free Workplace [8350 - 8357] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. State Contractors and Grantees [8355 - 8357] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## 8355. (a) Every person or organization awarded a contract or a grant for the procurement of any property or services from any state agency shall certify to the contracting or granting agency that it will provide a drug-free workplace by doing all of the following: (1) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the person’s or organization’s workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of the prohibition. (2) Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about all of the following: (A) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace. (B) The person’s or organization’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace. (C) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs. (D) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. (3) Requiring that each employee engaged in the performance of the contract or grant be given a copy of the statement required by subdivision (a) and that, as a condition of employment on the contract or grant, the employee agrees to abide by the terms of the statement. (b) (1) The certification requirement set forth in subdivision (a) does not apply to a credit card purchase of goods of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or less. (2) The total amount of exemption authorized herein shall not exceed seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) per year for each company from which a state agency is purchasing goods by credit card. It shall be the responsibility of each state agency to monitor the use of this exemption and adhere to these restrictions on these purchases. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 381, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2006.)
  99. 8356.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Drug-Free Workplace [8350 - 8357] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. State Contractors and Grantees [8355 - 8357] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. )

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    State agencies may suspend, terminate, or debar contracts and grants when specified certification violations occur; the Department of General Services must maintain and publish a monthly list, and agencies may not award contracts or grants to listed persons until they comply.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Drug-Free Workplace [8350 - 8357] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. State Contractors and Grantees [8355 - 8357] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## 8356. (a) Each contract or grant awarded by a state agency may be subject to suspension of payments under the contract or grant or termination of the contract or grant, or both, and the contractor or grantee thereunder may be subject to debarment, in accordance with the requirements of this article, if the contracting or granting agency determines that any of the following has occurred: (1) The contractor or grantee has made a false certification under Section 8355. (2) The contractor or grantee violates the certification by failing to carry out the requirements of subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive, of Section 8355. (b) The Department of General Services shall establish and maintain a list of individuals and organizations whose contracts or grants have been canceled due to failure to comply with this chapter. This list shall be updated monthly and published each month. No state agency shall award a contract or grant to a person or organization on the published list until that person or organization has complied with this chapter. (c) Every state agency that directly awards grants without review by the Department of General Services shall immediately notify the department of any individual or organization that has an award canceled on the basis of violation of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1.)
  100. 8357.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Drug-Free Workplace [8350 - 8357] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. State Contractors and Grantees [8355 - 8357] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. )

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    Contractors and grantees are not required by this chapter to make sure their subcontractors’ other businesses provide drug-free workplaces.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Drug-Free Workplace [8350 - 8357] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## ARTICLE 2. State Contractors and Grantees [8355 - 8357] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1. ) ## 8357. This chapter shall not be construed to require any contractor or grantee to ensure that other businesses with which it subcontracts also provide drug-free workplaces. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1170, Sec. 1.)
  101. 840.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Liability of Public Employees [840 - 840.6] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A public employee is generally not liable for injury caused by a condition of public property when the condition exists because of the employee’s act or omission within the scope of employment, except as this article provides.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Liability of Public Employees [840 - 840.6] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 840. Except as provided in this article, a public employee is not liable for injury caused by a condition of public property where such condition exists because of any act or omission of such employee within the scope of his employment. The liability established by this article is subject to any immunity of the public employee provided by statute and is subject to any defenses that would be available to the public employee if he were a private person. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  102. 840.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Liability of Public Employees [840 - 840.6] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A public entity employee may be liable for injury from dangerous public property if the required causation, foreseeability, and notice/authority conditions are met.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Liability of Public Employees [840 - 840.6] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 840.2. An employee of a public entity is liable for injury caused by a dangerous condition of public property if the plaintiff establishes that the property of the public entity was in a dangerous condition at the time of the injury, that the injury was proximately caused by the dangerous condition, that the dangerous condition created a reasonably foreseeable risk of the kind of injury which was incurred, and that either: (a) The dangerous condition was directly attributable wholly or in substantial part to a negligent or wrongful act of the employee and the employee had the authority and the funds and other means immediately available to take alternative action which would not have created the dangerous condition; or (b) The employee had the authority and it was his responsibility to take adequate measures to protect against the dangerous condition at the expense of the public entity and the funds and other means for doing so were immediately available to him, and he had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition under Section 840.4 a sufficient time prior to the injury to have taken measures to protect against the dangerous condition. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  103. 840.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Liability of Public Employees [840 - 840.6] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    This section defines when a public employee is treated as having actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Liability of Public Employees [840 - 840.6] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 840.4. (a) A public employee had actual notice of a dangerous condition within the meaning of subdivision (b) of Section 840.2 if he had actual personal knowledge of the existence of the condition and knew or should have known of its dangerous character. (b) A public employee had constructive notice of a dangerous condition within the meaning of subdivision (b) of Section 840.2 only if the plaintiff establishes (1) that the public employee had the authority and it was his responsibility as a public employee to inspect the property of the public entity or to see that inspections were made to determine whether dangerous conditions existed in the public property, (2) that the funds and other means for making such inspections or for seeing that such inspections were made were immediately available to the public employee, and (3) that the dangerous condition had existed for such a period of time and was of such an obvious nature that the public employee, in the exercise of his authority and responsibility with due care, should have discovered the condition and its dangerous character. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  104. 840.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Liability of Public Employees [840 - 840.6] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A public employee is not liable for injury caused by a dangerous condition of public property if the act, omission, action, or failure to act was reasonable.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Dangerous Conditions of Public Property [830 - 840.6] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Liability of Public Employees [840 - 840.6] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 840.6. (a) A public employee is not liable under subdivision (a) of Section 840.2 for injury caused by a dangerous condition of public property if he establishes that the act or omission that created the condition was reasonable. The reasonableness of the act or omission that created the condition shall be determined by weighing the probability and gravity of potential injury to persons and property foreseeably exposed to the risk of injury against the practicability and cost of taking alternative action that would not create the risk of injury or of protecting against the risk of injury. (b) A public employee is not liable under subdivision (b) of Section 840.2 for injury caused by a dangerous condition of public property if he establishes that the action taken to protect against the risk of injury created by the condition or the failure to take such action was reasonable. The reasonableness of the inaction or action shall be determined by taking into consideration the time and opportunity the public employee had to take action and by weighing the probability and gravity of potential injury to persons and property foreseeably exposed to the risk of injury against the practicability and cost of protecting against the risk of such injury. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  105. 8400.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment and Functions of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8403] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    This section defines “Director” and “Office” for this chapter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment and Functions of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8403] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8400. As used in this chapter, except as otherwise provided: (a) “Director” means the Director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement. (b) “Office” means the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement established in this article. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  106. 8401.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment and Functions of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8403] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    The Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement is established in state government, and the Governor appoints its Director.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment and Functions of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8403] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8401. (a) The Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement is hereby established in state government in the Governor’s office. The office shall be under the direct control of a Director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement, who shall be responsible to the Governor. (b) The Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement shall engage Californians in service, volunteering, and civic action to tackle our state’s most pressing challenges. (c) The Governor shall appoint the Director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement, who shall perform all duties, exercise all powers, assume and discharge all responsibilities, and carry out and effect all purposes vested by law in the office, including contracting for professional or consultant services in connection with the work of the office. (d) The salary of the Director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement shall be fixed pursuant to Section 12001. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  107. 8402.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment and Functions of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8403] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    The office’s work must be organized within three listed offices or programs.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment and Functions of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8403] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8402. The work of the office shall be organized within the following offices or programs: (a) CaliforniaVolunteers. (b) The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications. (c) The California Youth Empowerment Commission established by the California Youth Empowerment Act (Chapter 3.4 (commencing with Section 8261)). (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  108. 8403.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment and Functions of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8403] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    From July 1, 2024, the new office takes over related duties and records, contracts continue, and the Department of Finance can decide disputed transfer details.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Establishment and Functions of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8403] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8403. Commencing on July 1, 2024, each of the following shall occur: (a) The Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement in the office of the Governor, succeeds to, and is vested with, all the duties and responsibilities of the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, formerly the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, related to the administration or implementation of the programs or offices set within the Office of Service and Community Engagement pursuant to Section 8402. (b) All books, documents, and records, including, but not limited to, outreach campaign supplies and print materials, of the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, formerly the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, pertaining to functions transferred to the Office of Service and Community Engagement under this chapter shall be transferred to the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement. (c) Any action by or against the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and any of its predecessors, including the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, pertaining to matters vested in the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement under this chapter, shall not abate but shall continue in the name of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement and shall be transferred to the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement as soon as reasonably feasible. (d) No contract, license, or other agreement to which the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, formerly the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, is a party related to any of the programs or offices within the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement pursuant to Section 8402, shall be void or voidable by reason of this chapter, but shall continue in full force and effect under the terms of the contract, with the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement assuming all of the rights, obligations, liabilities, and duties of the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation under the contract, license, or other agreement. (e) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (d), inclusive, the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, by contract or other agreement, may provide contracting, administrative, and other services to the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement and may receive funds on its behalf. (f) All unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds available for use in connection with any function or the administration of any law transferred to the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement by this chapter shall be transferred to the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement for the use and for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made or the funds were originally available. If there is any doubt as to where those balances and funds are transferred, the Department of Finance shall determine where the balances and funds are transferred. The Department of Finance shall make the final determination of the budgetary and accounting transactions and treatments to ensure the proper implementation of the transfer of duties, powers, and responsibilities from the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, formerly the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, to the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement, as described in this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  109. 8410.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 3. CaliforniaVolunteers Commission [8410 - 8413] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    This section defines “Act” and “Commission” for Article 3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 3. CaliforniaVolunteers Commission [8410 - 8413] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8410. As used in this article: (a) “Act” means the National and Community Service Trust Act, codified in Section 12501 et seq. of Title 42 of the United States Code. (b) “Commission” means the Board of Commissioners under CaliforniaVolunteers, as named in subdivision (a) of Section 8411, which is the State Commission on National and Community Service for purposes of the act, including the requirements of Section 12638 of Title 42 of the United States Code, and the act’s implementing rules and regulations. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  110. 84105.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Organization of Committees [84100 - 84109] ( Article 1 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    Candidates or committees that receive certain large contributions must notify the contributor within a set time, unless the contributor already has a Secretary of State identification number.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Organization of Committees [84100 - 84109] ( Article 1 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84105. (a) A candidate or committee that receives contributions totaling five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more from a person in a calendar year shall inform that contributor within two weeks of receipt that the contributor may be required to file campaign reports. The notice shall include a reference to the filing requirements for multipurpose organizations under Section 84222. (b) A candidate or committee that receives a contribution of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more from a person during a period in which late-contribution reports are required to be filed under Section 84203 shall provide the information in subdivision (a) of that section to the contributor within one week. (c) The notifications required by this section need not be sent to a contributor who has an identification number assigned by the Secretary of State issued under Section 84101. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 312, Sec. 10. (AB 902) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  111. 84107.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Organization of Committees [84100 - 84109] ( Article 1 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    Certain committees must add a specified Proposition statement to legally required references to the committee.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Organization of Committees [84100 - 84109] ( Article 1 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84107. Within 30 days of the designation of the numerical order of propositions appearing on the ballot, any committee which is primarily formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, shall, if supporting the measure, include the statement, “a committee for Proposition ____,” or, if opposing the measure, include the statement, “a committee against Proposition ____,” in any reference to the committee required by law. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 853, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  112. 84109.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Organization of Committees [84100 - 84109] ( Article 1 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    Certain LLCs that qualify as campaign committees or sponsors must file a statement of members with the Secretary of State.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Organization of Committees [84100 - 84109] ( Article 1 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84109. (a) A limited liability company that qualifies as a committee pursuant to Section 82013, or qualifies as a sponsor of a committee pursuant to Section 82048.7, shall file a statement of members with the Secretary of State. (b) The statement of members shall include a list of all persons who either: (1) Have a membership interest in the limited liability company equal to or greater than 10 percent of the total outstanding membership interests. (2) Made a cumulative capital contribution of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more to the limited liability company after it qualified as a committee or sponsor of a committee, or within the preceding 12 months before it qualified. (c) The statement of members shall include all of the following: (1) The name of the limited liability company and the contact information for its responsible officer or principal officer. (2) The name of each member required to be identified by subdivision (b). (3) The dollar amount of the cumulative capital contributions made by each member identified in the statement of members. (4) The date of each capital contribution made by a member identified pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b). (5) The percentage ownership interest in the limited liability company of each member identified in the statement of members. (d) (1) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a statement of members is due within 10 days of the limited liability company qualifying as a committee or sponsor of a committee. (B) A statement of members is due within 24 hours of the limited liability company qualifying as a committee or sponsor of a committee if the limited liability company qualifies within 30 days of an election and the limited liability company has made a contribution to, or an independent expenditure supporting or opposing, a candidate or ballot measure on the ballot in that election, or made a contribution to a committee that made a contribution to, or an independent expenditure supporting or opposing, a candidate or ballot measure on the ballot in that election. (2) (A) A limited liability company required to file a statement of members under subdivision (a) shall file an amended statement if it receives a capital contribution of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more after qualifying as a committee or sponsor of a committee. (B) (i) Except as provided in clause (ii), a limited liability company required to file an amended statement of members shall file the amended statement within 10 days of receiving the additional capital contribution. (ii) A limited liability company required to file an amended statement of members shall file the amended statement within 24 hours of receiving the additional capital contribution if the limited liability company receives the contribution within 90 days of an election and the limited liability company has made a contribution to, or independent expenditure supporting or opposing, a candidate or ballot measure on the ballot in that election. (C) A capital contribution or other payment made to a limited liability company that qualified as a committee or sponsor of a committee that is earmarked, in whole or in part, for political purposes shall be deemed a contribution to the committee. (e) If a member listed on a statement of members is a limited liability company, the statement shall list all members of that limited liability company who would be listed on a statement of members pursuant to subdivision (b) if the member limited liability company qualified as a committee or sponsor of a committee. (f) Contributions from a member of a limited liability company identified in a statement of members shall be aggregated with contributions from the limited liability company pursuant to Section 82015.5. (g) (1) A statement of members shall be filed by email with the Secretary of State and shall be signed by using a secure electronic signature. The Secretary of State shall post all statements received pursuant to this subdivision on its internet website within five business days, or if the Secretary of State receives the statement during the 16 days before the election, within 48 hours. (2) This subdivision shall become inoperative on the date the Secretary of State makes the statement of members available for filing using the Secretary of State’s online filing and disclosure system described in Section 84602. (h) (1) No later than one year after the Secretary of State certifies the online filing and disclosure system pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 84602, the Secretary of State shall make the statement of members available for filing using that online filing and disclosure system. (2) (A) A statement of members shall be filed online or electronically with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall make a statement of members filed pursuant to this subdivision available to the public in the online filing and disclosure system described in Section 84602. (B) This paragraph shall become operative on the date the Secretary of State makes the statement of members available for filing using the Secretary of State’s online filing and disclosure system described in Section 84602. (i) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Capital contribution” means money, or the fair market value of any other property, contributed to a limited liability company in exchange for a membership interest in the limited liability company. (2) “Limited liability company” means an entity defined in subdivision (j) or (k) of Section 17701.02 of the Corporations Code. (3) “Member” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (p) of Section 17701.02 of the Corporations Code. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 321, Sec. 1. (SB 686) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  113. 8411.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 3. CaliforniaVolunteers Commission [8410 - 8413] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    The commission is continued and must carry out required duties, including following the act and related federal requirements. It may also advise, outreach, coordinate, promote community service, and support CaliforniaVolunteers programs.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 3. CaliforniaVolunteers Commission [8410 - 8413] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8411. (a) There is continued into existence a Board of Commissioners under CaliforniaVolunteers. (b) For purposes of fulfilling the requirements of the act, the commission shall do all of the following: (1) Take all actions necessary to meet the requirements of the act and its implementing rules and regulations. (2) Be responsible for the duties described in Section 12638(e) of Title 42 of the United States Code. (3) Be appointed by the Governor and function pursuant to the requirements in Section 12638 of Title 42 of the United States Code. (c) The commission may also do any of the following for purposes of supporting CaliforniaVolunteers: (1) Advise and participate in the work of CaliforniaVolunteers, including, but not limited to, policy, communication and program decisionmaking, and special initiatives, by attending meetings and participating on committees, working groups, and task forces. (2) Conduct outreach to specific constituencies, including, but not limited to, government, nonprofit, business, and labor, to seek these constituencies’ participation in and support of CaliforniaVolunteers activities and programs. (3) Coordinate with other state agencies and volunteer service programs to ensure a comprehensive and integrated service system within the state. (4) Promote community service throughout the state by representing CaliforniaVolunteers at service-related events and venues. (5) Support programs funded by CaliforniaVolunteers by participating in site visits and speaking at launch or graduation activities. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  114. 8412.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 3. CaliforniaVolunteers Commission [8410 - 8413] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    The Governor must appoint 25 voting members to the commission and follow specified membership, timing, and party-balance rules.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 3. CaliforniaVolunteers Commission [8410 - 8413] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8412. (a) The Governor shall appoint 25 voting members to the commission as follows: (1) In compliance with the act, the commission’s voting members shall include at least all of the following: (A) An individual with expertise in the educational, training, and development needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth. (B) An individual with expertise in promoting the involvement of older adults in service and volunteerism. (C) A representative of community-based agencies or organizations within the state. (D) The Superintendent of Public Instruction. (E) A representative of local government. (F) A representative of local labor organizations. (G) A representative of business. (H) An individual between 16 and 25 years of age, inclusive, who is a participant or supervisor of a service program for schoolage youth, or of a campus-based or national service program. (I) A representative of a qualifying national service program. (2) (A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the Governor shall appoint two voting members as follows: (i) One representative recommended for appointment consideration by the President pro Tempore of the Senate. (ii) One representative recommended for appointment consideration by the Speaker of the Assembly. (B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), within 30 days from the date of receipt of names of recommended representatives from the President pro Tempore of the Senate or Speaker of the Assembly, the Governor shall appoint a representative or shall notify the President pro Tempore of the Senate or Speaker of the Assembly, as applicable, that the Governor rejects all recommended representatives and requests additional recommendations. Within 45 days from the date of receipt of a notice that all recommended representatives are rejected, the President pro Tempore of the Senate or Speaker of the Assembly, as applicable, shall nominate and send to the Governor the names of additional recommended representatives. (3) The Governor shall appoint all other voting members to the commission in compliance with the act. (b) (1) A representative of the Corporation for National and Community Service, as designated under Section 12651f(c) of Title 42 of the United States Code, shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member. (2) The Governor may appoint to the commission other ex officio, nonvoting members in compliance with Section 12638 of Title 42 of the United States Code. (c) The Governor may designate an honorary chairperson for the commission. (d) (1) No more than 50 percent of the commission, plus one member, shall be from the same political party. (2) Appointments made pursuant to this section shall also comply with all other requirements of Section 12638 of Title 42 of the United States Code. (e) Voting members of the commission shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor for renewable terms of three years. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  115. 8413.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 3. CaliforniaVolunteers Commission [8410 - 8413] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    Commission members serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses and may receive a per diem if appropriate and consistent with federal law.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 3. CaliforniaVolunteers Commission [8410 - 8413] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8413. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses and receive a per diem as appropriate and in compliance with Section 12638 of Title 42 of the United States Code. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  116. 8415.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    This section states the Legislature’s intent to create a single state entity for statewide public awareness and community outreach, with a focus on inclusive, effective, data-informed coordination.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8415. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that through the creation of a single state entity to coordinate California’s most important statewide public awareness and community outreach campaigns, the state can realize more inclusive and effective outcomes while preventing equity gaps in statewide outreach. The office will use data-driven decisions to help the state make more informed resource allocations, targeted strategies, and rapid response efforts to better serve Californians, as well as help remove or reduce barriers that many small, community-based organizations face when attempting to partner with the state. (b) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) California is a uniquely diverse state that is home to a multitude of different communities with various needs and perspectives. The state’s diversity and size likewise present unique challenges in the statewide communication of critical information and resources in a timely and equitable manner. (2) In light of the unprecedented scale of the challenges that California has faced in recent years and continues to face today, the state must be able to coordinate and communicate effectively with the full range of communities that it serves, particularly with those who are experiencing the greatest health and social inequities. (3) The state must incorporate the lessons learned from recent statewide public education campaigns into future efforts if the state intends to effectively reach and engage Californians, including those experiencing the greatest health and social inequities. (4) The creation of a single entity to coordinate the highest priority statewide public information and outreach campaigns can ensure that the state is more inclusive, equitable, coordinated, and effective in its most important communication efforts. Likewise, such an entity can serve to help reduce or remove barriers to entry that many small, community-based organizations face when attempting to partner with the state in these efforts. Similarly, such an entity can help inform and implement best practices for engaging media specializing in non-English language and culturally resonant content. (5) It is the intent of the Legislature that the creation of the office within the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement will serve not only to streamline partnership efforts with community-based organizations and media throughout the state, but also to use data-informed decisions to help prevent and address equity gaps in statewide outreach, resource allocations, targeted strategies, and rapid response efforts. (6) Work at the state level to coordinate high-priority public information and outreach campaigns is not intended to be a substitute for, and should be done in coordination with, similar efforts by cities, counties, cities and counties, and other governments. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  117. 8416.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    This section defines key terms used in the article and says the executive officer is appointed by the Governor and reports to the director.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8416. As used in this article: (a) “Community-based organizations” means a public or private nonprofit organization of demonstrated effectiveness that represents a community or significant segments of a community and provides support and services to individuals in the community. (b) “Executive officer” means the individual who manages the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications. The executive officer shall be appointed by the Governor and shall report to the director. (c) “Intermediary” means a third-party governmental or private entity contracted by the office to perform grant and fund management and other services as required to manage and provide resources to the community-based organizations. (d) “Office” means the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  118. 8417.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    This section continues the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications within the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8417. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications is hereby continued in existence in the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  119. 8418.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    The executive officer must, under the director’s direction, run campaigns for the state’s highest-priority public awareness and community outreach efforts.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8418. Under the direction of the director, the executive officer shall initiate and execute campaigns related to the state’s highest priority public awareness and community outreach efforts. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  120. 8419.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    The office is established and must manage and carry out the state’s public awareness and community outreach work.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8419. (a) The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications is hereby established as an office within the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement. (b) The office shall serve as the manager of the state’s highest priority public awareness and community outreach efforts. In this role, the office shall do all of the following: (1) Work with local community-based organizations and other partners statewide to engage Californians, including those experiencing the greatest health and social inequities, with culturally competent and relevant information with the goal of improving the quality of their lives and livelihoods. Similarly, work with media, including smaller outlets and platforms that reach these audiences. (2) Work in partnership with select state entities to develop and execute multiple public awareness and outreach efforts simultaneously. (3) Develop and support a network of community-based organizations, philanthropic organizations, and other partners to support the office’s core mission and goals. (4) Create funding programs and opportunities that support both state and community outreach and communication needs and interests. (5) Serve as a key informational resource to assist community-based organizations, local governments, philanthropic organizations, and other partners in obtaining relevant information from state entities as well as to share community insights and information with state partners related to campaigns overseen by the office. (6) Collaborate with state agencies to review state contracting options for community-based organizations, philanthropic organizations, and other partners. (7) Leverage and, as relevant, institutionalize the infrastructure, work, and lessons learned from the 2020 federal decennial census and COVID-19 public awareness and community engagement campaigns. (8) Leverage the unique structure, expertise, relationships and powers of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement to more effectively achieve the goals and mission of the office. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  121. 8420.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    The office must consider listed criteria when choosing awareness and outreach campaigns, and it must publish funding-guideline rules on a public website.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8420. (a) In the selection of its awareness and outreach campaigns, the office shall consider all of the following criteria: (1) “Equity,” meaning the ability to target audiences that include Californians who are disproportionately impacted or experience the greatest health and social inequities. (2) “Data-informed decisions,” meaning respective agencies and departments that have or can provide issue-specific data to inform strategy and evaluation. (3) “Actionable areas,” meaning issues that have the opportunity to provide reliable and actionable information and resources that can empower impacted communities. (4) “Risk severity and urgency,” meaning issues that present a threat or concern to the lives and livelihoods of the target audience. (5) “Cross-agency coordination,” meaning issues that require coordination and collaboration across multiple agencies or departments. (6) “Outcomes,” meaning issues that have clear, measurable goals. (7) “Emergent matters,” meaning responsiveness to urgent, new, and emerging issues, including one-time investments. (b) The office shall create and post on a publicly available internet website guidelines for an award of funds made under any appropriation of funds to the office for community partnerships or strategic communications. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  122. 84203.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    Candidates or committees that make a late in-kind contribution must notify the recipient in writing of its value within 24 hours, and late contribution reports still must be filed under Section 84203.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84203.3. (a) Any candidate or committee that makes a late contribution that is an in-kind contribution shall notify the recipient in writing of the value of the in-kind contribution. The notice shall be received by the recipient within 24 hours of the time the contribution is made. (b) Nothing in this section shall relieve a candidate or committee that makes a late in-kind contribution or the recipient of a late in-kind contribution from the requirement to file late contribution reports pursuant to Section 84203. However, a report filed by the recipient of a late in-kind contribution shall be deemed timely filed if it is received by the filing officer within 48 hours of the time the contribution is received. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 77, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  123. 84206.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    The commission must provide a short-form filing option for certain low-activity candidates or officeholders, and anyone who later crosses $2,000 in contributions or expenditures must notify specified officials within 48 hours and revoke the short-form filing.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84206. (a) The commission shall provide by regulation for a short form for filing reports required by this article for candidates or officeholders who receive contributions of less than two thousand dollars ($2,000), and who make expenditures of less than two thousand dollars ($2,000), in a calendar year. (b) For the purposes of this section, in calculating whether two thousand dollars ($2,000) in expenditures have been made, payments for a filing fee or for a statement of qualification shall not be included if these payments have been made from the candidate’s personal funds. (c) Every candidate or officeholder who has filed a short form pursuant to subdivision (a), and who thereafter receives contributions or makes expenditures totaling two thousand dollars ($2,000) or more in a calendar year, shall send written notification to the Secretary of State, the local filing officer, and each candidate contending for the same office within 48 hours of receiving or expending a total of two thousand dollars ($2,000). The written notification shall revoke the previously filed short form statement. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 364, Sec. 12. (AB 594) Effective January 1, 2016. Conditionally repealed pursuant to Sec. 78 of Stats. 2025, Ch. 278.)
  124. 8421.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    The office must prioritize partnerships with community-based organizations and the state, and it must administer, manage, and award grants for public awareness and community outreach. It may also provide technical assistance and use intermediaries, subgranting, and partnerships to help carry out that work.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8421. (a) As part of its core objective of managing the state’s highest priority public awareness and community outreach efforts, and as informed by any guidelines and practices developed by it, the office shall prioritize streamlining partnerships between community-based organizations and the state, including identifying and working with state partners to eliminate barriers and structural challenges that may prevent community-based organizations from being able to engage in, and benefit from, partnerships with the state. (b) In accordance with any adopted guidelines and criteria, the office shall administer, manage, and award grants to support the state’s public awareness and community outreach efforts. To implement this section, the office may do any of the following: (1) Provide technical assistance for application preparation. (2) Contract with an intermediary or third party to administer technical and financial assistance programs for the disbursement of grants and loans to support the state’s public awareness and community outreach efforts. (3) Allow for the subgranting of awarded grants. (4) Advance public-private partnerships with philanthropic organizations and coordinate with those partners to augment state public awareness and community outreach efforts. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  125. 84216.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    Loans received by a candidate or committee are treated as contributions unless a listed exception applies, and certain loans must be reported under Section 84211.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84216. (a) Notwithstanding Section 82015, a loan received by a candidate or committee is a contribution unless the loan is received from a commercial lending institution in the ordinary course of business, or it is clear from the surrounding circumstances that it is not made for political purposes. (b) A loan, whether or not there is a written contract for the loan, shall be reported as provided in Section 84211 when any of the following apply: (1) The loan is a contribution. (2) The loan is received by a committee. (3) The loan is received by a candidate and is used for political purposes. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 853, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  126. 84216.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    A candidate or committee must report a loan of campaign funds under Section 84211, even if there is no written loan contract.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84216.5. A loan of campaign funds, whether or not there is a written contract for the loan, made by a candidate or committee shall be reported as provided in Section 84211. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 853, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  127. 84217.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    When the Secretary of State receives a campaign statement filed under the federal Election Campaign Act, the Secretary of State must send copies to specified election officers.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84217. When the Secretary of State receives any campaign statement filed pursuant to the federal Election Campaign Act, (52 U.S.C.A. Section 30101 et seq.) the Secretary of State shall send a copy of the statement to the following officers: (a) Statements of candidates for President, Vice President, or United States Senator and committees supporting such candidates—one copy with the Registrar-Recorder of Los Angeles County and one copy with the Registrar of Voters of the City and County of San Francisco; (b) Statements of candidates for United States Representative in Congress and committees supporting such candidates—one copy with the clerk of the county which contains the largest percentage of the registered voters in the election district which the candidate or any of the candidates seek nomination or election and one copy with the clerk of the county within which the candidate resides or in which the committee is domiciled, provided that if the committee is not domiciled in California the statement shall be sent to the Registrar-Recorder of Los Angeles County. No more than one copy of each statement need be filed with the clerk of any county. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 249, Sec. 5. (AB 1511) Effective January 1, 2026. Repealed conditionally by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, on date prescribed in Sec. 44 of Ch. 662. Note: This section (as numbered 84208) was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
  128. 8422.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. )

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    State agencies and departments collaborating with the office must share relevant data and statistical information when asked, if it may help current or future outreach efforts.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement [8400 - 8422] ( Chapter 5.6 repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## ARTICLE 4. The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications [8415 - 8422] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. ) ## 8422. State agencies and departments collaborating with the office, upon request, shall share relevant data and statistical information that may improve the efficacy of current or future outreach efforts. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 41, Sec. 30. (SB 164) Effective June 29, 2024.)
  129. 84220.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    A slate mailer organization must report certain late payments of $2,500 or more and identify the candidates or measures paid for.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84220. If a slate mailer organization receives a payment of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or more for purposes of supporting or opposing any candidate or ballot measure in a slate mailer, and the payment is received at a time when, if the payment were a contribution it would be considered a late contribution, then the slate mailer organization shall report the payment in the manner set forth in Section 84203 for candidates and committees when reporting late contributions received. The slate mailer organization shall, in addition to reporting the information required by Section 84203, identify the candidates or measures whose support or opposition is being paid for, in whole or in part, by each late payment. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 905, Sec. 6.)
  130. 84221.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    Slate mailer organizations must end their filing obligations in the same way that qualifying committees under Section 82013(a) do.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84221. Slate mailer organizations shall terminate their filing obligations in the same manner as applies to committees qualifying under subdivision (a) of Section 82013. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 905, Sec. 7.)
  131. 84222.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    Publicly funded nonprofit organizations that make campaign contributions or expenditures must use a separate bank account for those funds and may have to register, report, disclose, keep records, and submit to audit rules.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84222.5. (a) A publicly funded nonprofit organization that makes contributions or expenditures, either directly or through the control of another entity, shall establish and deposit into a separate bank account all funds that will be used to make contributions and expenditures, and those contributions and expenditures shall come from that separate bank account. (b) In addition to subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 84222, a publicly funded nonprofit organization is a recipient committee within the meaning of subdivision (a) of Section 82013 if any of the following occur: (1) It makes contributions or expenditures totaling fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more related to statewide candidates or ballot measures or makes contributions or expenditures totaling two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or more related to local candidates or ballot measures, either directly or through the control of another entity, during the prior quarter. (2) By January 31 of each odd-numbered year, it makes contributions or expenditures totaling one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more related to statewide candidates or ballot measures or makes contributions or expenditures totaling ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more related to local candidates or ballot measures, either directly or through the control of another entity, during the previous two years. (c) If a publicly funded nonprofit organization qualifies as a recipient committee pursuant to subdivision (b), it shall comply with the registration and reporting requirements of Section 84222. (d) Each publicly funded nonprofit organization that makes contributions or expenditures, either directly or through the control of another entity, shall provide to the Commission, and display on the organization’s Internet Web site, the information it is required to disclose under this section. The information shall be clearly described and identified on a separate Internet Web page that is linked from the homepage of the organization’s Internet Web site. The link to this Internet Web page from the homepage shall be as visible as all similar links. (e) The Commission may require an audit of a publicly funded nonprofit organization that is required to provide records to the Commission pursuant to this section. The Commission shall require an audit of any publicly funded nonprofit organization that makes contributions or expenditures in excess of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) in a calendar year. The publicly funded nonprofit organization shall provide records to the Commission to substantiate the information required to be disclosed by this section. (f) If the Commission determines at the conclusion of an audit that a publicly funded nonprofit organization has violated this section, the Commission, the Attorney General, or the district attorney for the county in which the organization is domiciled may impose a civil fine upon the organization in an amount up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation. (g) The definitions in subdivision (b) of Section 54964.5 apply to this section. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 825, Sec. 3. (AB 2318) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  132. 84225.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    This section applies the title to certain retirement board candidates and related committees, and lets the Commission adopt tailored reporting and disclosure regulations for them.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Filing of Campaign Statements [84200 - 84226] ( Article 2 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84225. The provisions of this title apply to candidates for election to the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System or the Teachers’ Retirement Board, and to committees formed or existing primarily to support or oppose those candidates. The Commission may adopt regulations to tailor the reporting and disclosure requirements for these candidates and committees consistent with the purposes and provisions of this title. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 633, Sec. 10. (SB 1007) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  133. 84250.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. LAFCO Proposal Requirements [84250 - 84252] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 192, Sec. 2. )

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    The title’s requirements for a measure also apply to a LAFCO proposal, except as provided in Section 84252.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. LAFCO Proposal Requirements [84250 - 84252] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 192, Sec. 2. ) ## 84250. All requirements of this title applicable to a measure, as defined in Section 82043, also apply to a LAFCO proposal, as defined in Section 82035.5, except as set forth in Section 84252. (Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 192, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2009.)
  134. 84251.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. LAFCO Proposal Requirements [84250 - 84252] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 192, Sec. 2. )

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    For Sections 82015 and 82025, “political purposes” includes payments made to influence voters or a local agency formation commission on a LAFCO proposal.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. LAFCO Proposal Requirements [84250 - 84252] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 192, Sec. 2. ) ## 84251. A payment made for “political purposes,” as that term is used in Sections 82015 and 82025, includes a payment made for the purpose of influencing or attempting to influence the actions of voters or a local agency formation commission for or against the qualification, adoption, or passage of a LAFCO proposal. (Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 192, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2009.)
  135. 84301.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    A person must not make a contribution, directly or indirectly, using a name other than the one by which that person is legally identified.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84301. No contribution shall be made, directly or indirectly, by any person in a name other than the name by which such person is identified for legal purposes. (Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
  136. 84304.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    A person may not make anonymous contributions of $100 or more in a calendar year to a candidate, committee, or other person.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84304. No person shall make an anonymous contribution or contributions to a candidate, committee or any other person totaling one hundred dollars ($100) or more in a calendar year. An anonymous contribution of one hundred dollars ($100) or more shall not be kept by the intended recipient but instead shall be promptly paid to the Secretary of State for deposit in the General Fund of the state. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 650. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
  137. 84305.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    This section restricts certain campaign mass mailings and mass electronic mailings unless required sender information and “Paid for by” disclosures are included, with some exceptions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84305. (a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a candidate, candidate controlled committee established for an elective office for the controlling candidate, or political party committee shall not send a mass mailing unless the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee are shown on the outside of each piece of mail in the mass mailing and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of mail of the mailing in no less than 6-point type that is in a color or print that contrasts with the background so as to be easily legible. A post office box may be stated in lieu of a street address if the candidate’s, candidate controlled committee established for an elective office for the controlling candidate’s, or political party committee’s address is a matter of public record with the Secretary of State. (2) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a committee, other than a candidate controlled committee established for an elective office for the controlling candidate or a political party committee, shall not send a mass mailing that is not required to include a disclosure pursuant to Section 84504.2 unless the name, street address, and city of the committee is shown on the outside of each piece of mail in the mass mailing and on at least one of the inserts included within each piece of mail of the mailing in no less than 6-point type that is in a color or print that contrasts with the background so as to be easily legible. A post office box may be stated in lieu of a street address if the committee’s address is a matter of public record with the Secretary of State. (b) If the sender of the mass mailing is a single candidate or committee, the name, street address, and city of the candidate or committee need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail. (c) (1) A candidate, candidate controlled committee established for an elective office for the controlling candidate, or political party committee shall not send a mass electronic mailing unless the name of the candidate or committee is shown in the electronic mailing preceded by the words “Paid for by” in at least the same size font as a majority of the text in the electronic mailing. (2) A committee, other than a candidate controlled committee established for an elective office for the controlling candidate or a political party committee, shall not send a mass electronic mailing that is not required to include a disclosure pursuant to Section 84502 or 84504.3 unless the name of the committee is shown in the electronic mailing preceded by the words “Paid for by” in at least the same size font as a majority of the text in the electronic mailing. (d) If the sender of a mass mailing is a controlled committee, the name of the person controlling the committee shall be included in addition to the information required by subdivision (a) or (c). (e) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Mass electronic mailing” means sending more than 200 substantially similar pieces of electronic mail within a calendar month. “Mass electronic mailing” does not include a communication that was solicited by the recipient, including, but not limited to, acknowledgments for contributions or information that the recipient communicated to the organization. (2) “Sender” means the candidate, candidate controlled committee established for an elective office for the controlling candidate, or political party committee who pays for the largest portion of expenditures attributable to the designing, printing, and posting of the mailing which are reportable pursuant to Sections 84200 to 84216.5, inclusive. (3) To “pay for” a share of the cost of a mass mailing means to make, to promise to make, or to incur an obligation to make, any payment: (A) to any person for the design, printing, postage, materials, or other costs of the mailing, including salaries, fees, or commissions, or (B) as a fee or other consideration for an endorsement or, in the case of a ballot measure, support or opposition, in the mailing. (f) This section does not apply to a mass mailing or mass electronic mailing that is paid for by an independent expenditure. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 558, Sec. 1. (AB 864) Effective January 1, 2020. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
  138. 84305.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    A slate mailer organization or committee primarily formed to support or oppose ballot measures may not send a slate mailer unless it includes required identification, notices, and candidate/measure designations.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84305.5. (a) No slate mailer organization or committee primarily formed to support or oppose one or more ballot measures shall send a slate mailer unless: (1) The name, street address, and city of the slate mailer organization or committee primarily formed to support or oppose one or more ballot measures are shown on the outside of each piece of slate mail and on at least one of the inserts included with each piece of slate mail in no less than 8-point roman type which shall be in a color or print which contrasts with the background so as to be easily legible. A post office box may be stated in lieu of a street address if the street address of the slate mailer organization or the committee primarily formed to support or oppose one or more ballot measure is a matter of public record with the Secretary of State’s Political Reform Division. (2) At the top or bottom of the front side or surface of at least one insert or at the top or bottom of one side or surface of a postcard or other self-mailer, there is a notice in at least 8-point roman boldface type, which shall be in a color or print which contrasts with the background so as to be easily legible, and in a printed or drawn box and set apart from any other printed matter. The notice shall consist of the following statement: NOTICE TO VOTERS THIS DOCUMENT WAS PREPARED BY (name of slate mailer organization or committee primarily formed to support or oppose one or more ballot measures), NOT AN OFFICIAL POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION. Appearance in this mailer does not necessarily imply endorsement of others appearing in this mailer, nor does it imply endorsement of, or opposition to, any issues set forth in this mailer. Appearance is paid for and authorized by each candidate and ballot measure which is designated by an *. (3) The name, street address, and city of the slate mailer organization or committee primarily formed to support or oppose one or more ballot measures as required by paragraph (1) and the notice required by paragraph (2) may appear on the same side or surface of an insert. (4) Each candidate and each ballot measure that has paid to appear in the slate mailer is designated by an *. Any candidate or ballot measure that has not paid to appear in the slate mailer is not designated by an *. The * required by this subdivision shall be of the same type size, type style, color or contrast, and legibility as is used for the name of the candidate or the ballot measure name or number and position advocated to which the * designation applies except that in no case shall the * be required to be larger than 10-point boldface type. The designation shall immediately follow the name of the candidate, or the name or number and position advocated on the ballot measure where the designation appears in the slate of candidates and measures. If there is no slate listing, the designation shall appear at least once in at least 8-point boldface type, immediately following the name of the candidate, or the name or number and position advocated on the ballot measure. (5) The name of any candidate appearing in the slate mailer who is a member of a political party differing from the political party which the mailer appears by representation or indicia to represent is accompanied, immediately below the name, by the party designation of the candidate, in no less than 9-point roman type which shall be in a color or print that contrasts with the background so as to be easily legible. The designation shall not be required in the case of candidates for nonpartisan office. (b) For purposes of the designations required by paragraph (4) of subdivision (a), the payment of any sum made reportable by subdivision (c) of Section 84219 by or at the behest of a candidate or committee, whose name or position appears in the mailer, to the slate mailer organization or committee primarily formed to support or oppose one or more ballot measures, shall constitute a payment to appear, requiring the * designation. The payment shall also be deemed to constitute authorization to appear in the mailer. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 478, Sec. 9. Effective September 10, 2004.)
  139. 84305.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    Slate mailer organizations must get written consent before using certain logos or trademarks, and must make specific public-safety-related disclosures when their mailings imply such affiliations.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84305.7. (a) If a slate mailer organization sends a slate mailer or other mass mailing that displays a logo, insignia, emblem, or trademark that is identical or substantially similar to the logo, insignia, emblem, or trademark of a governmental agency, and that would reasonably be understood to imply the participation or endorsement of that governmental agency, the slate mailer organization shall obtain express written consent from the governmental agency associated with the logo, insignia, emblem, or trademark prior to using the logo, insignia, emblem, or trademark in the slate mailer or other mass mailing. (b) If a slate mailer organization sends a slate mailer or other mass mailing that displays a logo, insignia, emblem, or trademark that is identical or substantially similar to the logo, insignia, emblem, or trademark of a nongovernmental organization that represents law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical, or other public safety personnel, and that would reasonably be understood to imply the participation or endorsement of that nongovernmental organization, the slate mailer organization shall obtain express written consent from the nongovernmental organization associated with the logo, insignia, emblem, or trademark prior to using the logo, insignia, emblem, or trademark in the slate mailer or other mass mailing. (c) If a slate mailer organization sends a slate mailer or other mass mailing that identifies itself or its source material as representing a nongovernmental organization with a name that includes the term “peace officer,” “reserve officer,” “deputy,” “deputy sheriff,” “sheriff,” “police,” “highway patrol,” “California Highway Patrol,” “law enforcement,” “firefighter,” “fire marshal,” “paramedic,” “emergency medical technician,” “public safety,” or any other term that would reasonably be understood to imply that the nongovernmental organization is composed of, represents, or is affiliated with, law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical, or other public safety personnel, the slate mailer or mass mailing shall disclose the total number of law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical, or other public safety members in the nongovernmental organization identified in the slate mailer or mass mailing, as provided in paragraph (1) of subdivision (d). If the slate mailer organization is not composed of or does not represent any members who are law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical, or other public safety personnel, the slate mailer or mass mailing shall disclose that the slate mailer organization does not represent public safety personnel, as provided in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d). (d) A disclosure pursuant to subdivision (c) shall include one of the following statements: (1) If the slate mailer organization represents public safety personnel members: “This organization represents ____ public safety personnel.” The slate mailer organization shall fill in the blank part of the statement with the number of public safety personnel members it represents. (2) If the slate mailer organization does not represent public safety personnel members: “This organization does not represent any public safety personnel.” (e) A disclosure pursuant to subdivision (d) shall be in a format that satisfies all of the following: (1) Printed in roman type that is no less than 14-point font. (2) Located on the outside of the slate mailer or mass mailing within one-half of an inch of the recipient’s name and address. (3) Contained in a box with an outline that has a line weight of at least 3.25 pt. The background color of the box shall be in a contrasting color to the background of the slate mailer or mass mailing. The outline of the box shall be in a contrasting color to both the background color of the mailing and the background color of the box. The color of the text of the disclosure shall be in a contrasting color to the background color of the box. (f) (1) For purposes of subdivision (c), “member” means any of the following: (A) A person who, pursuant to a specific provision of an organization’s articles or bylaws, may vote directly or indirectly for the election of a director or officer or for the disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the organization in a merger or dissolution. (B) A person designated as a member in the articles or bylaws of an organization that is tax exempt under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)) and who has the right to vote to change the organization’s articles or bylaws or has paid dues to the organization. (C) Members of a local union are considered to be members of any national or international union of which the local union is a part and of any federation with which the local, national, or international union is affiliated. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 855, Sec. 1. (SB 226) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  140. 84307.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    A contribution must not be mixed with the recipient’s personal funds or the funds of any other person.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84307. No contribution shall be commingled with the personal funds of the recipient or any other person. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 779.)
  141. 84307.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    A spouse or domestic partner of an elected officer or candidate may not receive compensation from campaign funds for services rendered.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84307.5. A spouse or domestic partner of an elected officer or a candidate for elective office shall not receive, in exchange for services rendered, compensation from campaign funds held by a controlled committee of the elected officer or candidate for elective office. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 902, Sec. 1. (AB 2320) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  142. 84308.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    This section limits and requires disclosure of campaign contributions in agency proceedings about licenses, permits, or other entitlements for use.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84308. (a) The definitions set forth in this subdivision shall govern the interpretation of this section. (1) “Party” means any person who files an application for, or is the subject of, a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use. (2) “Participant” means any person who is not a party but who actively supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use and who has a financial interest in the decision, as described in Article 1 (commencing with Section 87100) of Chapter 7. A person actively supports or opposes a particular decision in a proceeding if that person lobbies in person the officers or employees of the agency, testifies in person before the agency, or otherwise acts to influence officers of the agency. A person is not a “participant” under this paragraph if their financial interest in the decision results solely from an increase or decrease in membership dues. (3) “Agency” means an agency as defined in Section 82003 except that it does not include the courts or any agency in the judicial branch of government, the Legislature, the Board of Equalization, or constitutional officers. However, this section applies to any person who is a member of an exempted agency but is acting as a voting member of another agency. (4) “Officer” means any elected or appointed officer of an agency, any alternate to an elected or appointed officer of an agency, and any candidate for elective office in an agency, other than a city attorney or county counsel providing legal advice to the agency who does not have the authority to make a final decision in the proceeding. (5) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), “license, permit, or other entitlement for use” means all business, professional, trade, and land use licenses and permits and all other entitlements for use, including all entitlements for land use, all contracts, and all franchises. (B) “License, permit, or other entitlement for use” does not include any of the following: (i) Competitively bid contracts that are required by law, agency policy, or agency rule to be awarded pursuant to a competitive process. (ii) Labor contracts. (iii) Personal employment contracts. (iv) Contracts valued under fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). (v) Contracts where no party receives financial compensation. (vi) Contracts between two or more agencies. (vii) The periodic review or renewal of development agreements unless there is a material modification or amendment proposed to the agreement. Non-material modifications or amendments may be approved by agency staff. (viii) The periodic review or renewal of competitively bid contracts unless there are material modifications or amendments proposed to the agreement that are valued at more than 10 percent of the value of the contract or fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), whichever is less. Non-material modifications or amendments may be approved by agency staff. (ix) Modification of or amendments to contracts that are exempt under this subparagraph, other than competitively bid contracts. (6) “Contribution” includes contributions to candidates and committees in federal, state, or local elections. (7) “Pending” in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use means either of the following: (A) For an officer, when either of the following occurs: (i) An item involving the license, permit, or other entitlement for use is placed on the agenda for discussion or decision at a public meeting of the body of which the officer is a member. (ii) The officer knows a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is within the jurisdiction of the officer’s agency for its decision or other action, and it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will come before the officer in the officer’s decisionmaking capacity. (B) For a party or party’s agent, or a participant or participant’s agent, when an application is filed with an agency, or, if the proceeding process does not require an application, when the proceeding is before the agency for its decision or other action. (b) (1) While a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is pending, and for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered in the proceeding, an officer of an agency shall not accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than five hundred dollars ($500) from any party or a party’s agent, or from any participant or a participant’s agent if the officer knows or has reason to know that the participant has a financial interest, as that term is used in Article 1 (commencing with Section 87100) of Chapter 7. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the officer accepts, solicits, or directs the contribution on the officer’s own behalf, or on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee. (2) With respect to elected officers, paragraph (1) applies only if the elected officer or the body of which they are a member has the authority to make any decision or recommendation in the proceeding. (c) (1) Before rendering any decision in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, each officer of the agency who received a contribution within the preceding 12 months in an amount of more than five hundred dollars ($500) from a party or from any participant shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding. An officer of an agency shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use the officer’s official position to influence the decision in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use if the officer has willfully or knowingly received a contribution in an amount of more than five hundred dollars ($500) within the preceding 12 months from a party or a party’s agent, or from any participant or a participant’s agent if the officer knows or has reason to know that the participant has a financial interest in the decision, as that term is described with respect to public officials in Article 1 (commencing with Section 87100) of Chapter 7. (2) With respect to elected officers, paragraph (1) applies only if the elected officer or the body of which they are a member has the authority to make any decision or recommendation in the proceeding. (d) (1) If an officer receives a contribution that would otherwise require disqualification under this section, and returns the contribution within 30 days from the time the officer makes any decision, or knows, or should have known, about the contribution and the proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, whichever comes last, the officer shall be permitted to participate in the proceeding. (2) (A) Subject to subparagraph (B), if an officer accepts, solicits, or directs a contribution of more than five hundred dollars ($500) during the 12 months after the date the final decision is rendered in violation of subdivision (b), the officer may cure the violation by returning the contribution, or the portion of the contribution in excess of five hundred dollars ($500), within 30 days of accepting, soliciting, or directing the contribution, whichever comes latest. (B) An officer may cure a violation as specified in subparagraph (A) only if the officer did not knowingly and willfully accept, solicit, or direct the prohibited contribution. (C) An officer’s controlled committee, or the officer if no controlled committee exists, shall maintain records of curing any violation pursuant to this paragraph. (e) (1) A party to a proceeding before an agency involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use shall disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution in an amount of more than five hundred dollars ($500) made within the preceding 12 months before the date that any decision is rendered by the agency by the party or the party’s agent. (2) A party to a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before any agency or a participant in the proceeding shall not make a contribution of more than five hundred dollars ($500) to any officer of that agency during the proceeding and for 12 months following the date the final decision is rendered by the agency in the proceeding. (3) An agent to a party or participant shall not make a contribution in any amount to an officer during the time periods described in paragraph (2). (4) When a closed corporation is a party to, or a participant in, a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before an agency, the majority shareholder is subject to the disclosure and prohibition requirements specified in this section. (f) This section shall not be construed to imply that any contribution subject to being reported under this title shall not be so reported. (g) For the purposes of this section, in determining whether a contribution has exceeded five hundred dollars ($500), the contributions of an agent shall not be aggregated with contributions from a party or participant. (h) (1) A person is the “agent” of a party to, or a participant in, a pending proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use only if the person represents that party or participant for compensation and appears before or otherwise communicates with an agency for the purpose of influencing the proceeding on behalf of a party or participant. (2) If an individual acting as an agent is also acting as an employee or member of a law, architectural, engineering, or consulting firm, or a similar entity or corporation, both the entity or corporation and the individual are “agents.” (3) “Agent” includes a lobbyist registered to lobby the agency and who otherwise meets the requirements of paragraph (1). (4) “Communicate with the agency for the purpose of influencing the proceeding” does not include either of the following: (A) Preparing drawings or submissions of an architectural, engineering, or similar nature for a client to submit in a proceeding before the agency if both of the following conditions are met: (i) The work is performed pursuant to the person’s profession. (ii) The person does not make any contact with the agency other than contact with agency staff concerning the process or evaluation of the documents prepared by the person. (B) Providing technical data or analysis to an agency if the person does not otherwise engage in direct communication for the purpose of influencing the proceeding. (i) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the provisions of this act are severable. If any provision of this act or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. (2) Subdivision (g) is not severable from paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) if paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) is held invalid in a final decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. If that occurs, subdivision (g) shall become inoperative on the date of that final decision. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 1017, Sec. 1.5. (SB 1243) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  143. 84309.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    A person must not receive, personally deliver, or try to deliver a contribution in certain government offices and the State Capitol.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84309. (a) A person shall not receive or personally deliver or attempt to deliver a contribution in the State Capitol, any state or local government office building, or any office for which the state or a local government pays rent. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) “Personally deliver” means delivery of a contribution in person or causing a contribution to be delivered in person by an agent or intermediary. (2) “Receive” includes the receipt of a campaign contribution delivered in person. (3) “State or local government office building” means any building owned by the state or a local government in which more than 50 percent of the total floor area is used as office space for government employees. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 331, Sec. 3. (SB 852) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  144. 84310.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. )

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    This section limits certain campaign-related phone calls unless the caller’s name is disclosed during each call, bars committees from using noncompliant phone bank vendors, and requires retention of call scripts and recordings for the Section 84104 period.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Prohibitions [84300 - 84310] ( Article 3 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## 84310. (a) A candidate, candidate controlled committee established for an elective office for the controlling candidate, political party committee, or slate mailer organization shall not expend campaign funds, directly or indirectly, to pay for telephone calls that are similar in nature and aggregate 500 or more in number, made by an individual, or individuals, or by electronic means and that advocate support of, or opposition to, a candidate, ballot measure, or both, unless during the course of each call the name of the candidate, candidate controlled committee established for an elective office for the controlling candidate, political party committee, or slate mailer organization that authorized or paid for the call is disclosed to the recipient of the call. Unless the organization that authorized the call and in whose name it is placed has filing obligations under this title, and the name announced in the call either is the full name by which the organization or individual is identified in any statement or report required to be filed under this title or is the name by which the organization or individual is commonly known, the candidate, candidate controlled committee established for an elective office for the controlling candidate, political party committee, or slate mailer organization that paid for the call shall be disclosed. This section does not apply to telephone calls made by the candidate, the campaign manager, or individuals who are volunteers. (b) Campaign and ballot measure committees are prohibited from contracting with any phone bank vendor that does not disclose the information required to be disclosed by subdivision (a). (c) A candidate, committee, or slate mailer organization that pays for telephone calls as described in subdivision (a) shall maintain a record of the script of the call for the period of time set forth in Section 84104. If any of the calls qualifying under subdivision (a) were recorded messages, a copy of the recording shall be maintained for that period. (d) This section does not apply to a telephone call that is paid for by an independent expenditure. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 546, Sec. 5. (AB 249) Effective October 7, 2017. Operative January 1, 2018, by Stats. 2017, Ch. 546, Sec. 29.)
  145. 844.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    This section defines “prisoner” for this chapter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 844. As used in this chapter, “prisoner” includes an inmate of a prison, jail, or penal or correctional facility. For the purposes of this chapter, a lawfully arrested person who is brought into a law enforcement facility for the purpose of being booked, as described in Section 7 of the Penal Code, becomes a prisoner, as a matter of law, upon his or her initial entry into a prison, jail, or penal or correctional facility, pursuant to penal processes. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 395, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  146. 844.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    This section generally makes a public entity not liable for injuries caused by prisoners or injuries to prisoners, with stated exceptions and carve-outs.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 844.6. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, except as provided in this section and in Sections 814, 814.2, 845.4, and 845.6, or in Title 2.1 (commencing with Section 3500) of Part 3 of the Penal Code, a public entity is not liable for: (1) An injury proximately caused by any prisoner. (2) An injury to any prisoner. (b) Nothing in this section affects the liability of a public entity under Article 1 (commencing with Section 17000) of Chapter 1 of Division 9 of the Vehicle Code. (c) Except for an injury to a prisoner, nothing in this section prevents recovery from the public entity for an injury resulting from the dangerous condition of public property under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 830) of this part. (d) Nothing in this section exonerates a public employee from liability for injury proximately caused by his negligent or wrongful act or omission. The public entity may but is not required to pay any judgment, compromise or settlement, or may but is not required to indemnify any public employee, in any case where the public entity is immune from liability under this section; except that the public entity shall pay, as provided in Article 4 (commencing with Section 825) of Chapter 1 of this part, any judgment based on a claim against a public employee who is lawfully engaged in the practice of one of the healing arts under any law of this state for malpractice arising from an act or omission in the scope of his employment, and shall pay any compromise or settlement of a claim or action, based on such malpractice, to which the public entity has agreed. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1250.)
  147. 84400.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Exemptions [84400- 84400.] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 403. )

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    The commission cannot exempt any person, including any candidate or committee, from the chapter’s requirements.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Exemptions [84400- 84400.] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 403. ) ## 84400. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, the commission shall have no power to exempt any person, including any candidate or committee, from any of the requirements imposed by the provisions of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 403.)
  148. 845.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    Public entities and public employees are not liable for not creating or sufficiently providing police protection, and police departments cannot refuse alarm-related service requests just because a city permit was not obtained.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 845. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for failure to establish a police department or otherwise to provide police protection service or, if police protection service is provided, for failure to provide sufficient police protection service. A police department shall not fail to respond to a request for service via a burglar alarm system or an alarm company referral service solely on the basis that a permit from the city has not been obtained. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 547, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  149. 845.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    This section exempts public entities and public employees from liability for not providing prisons, jails, or other correctional facilities, and for not providing enough equipment, personnel, or facilities if such a facility is provided.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 845.2. Except as provided in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 830), neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for failure to provide a prison, jail or penal or correctional facility or, if such facility is provided, for failure to provide sufficient equipment, personnel or facilities therein. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  150. 845.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    Public entities and public employees generally are not liable for interfering with a prisoner’s right to judicial review of confinement, but liability can arise for intentional, unjustifiable interference that proximately causes injury, and the claim does not accrue until confinement is first determined illegal.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 845.4. Neither a public entity nor a public employee acting within the scope of his employment is liable for interfering with the right of a prisoner to obtain a judicial determination or review of the legality of his confinement; but a public employee, and the public entity where the employee is acting within the scope of his employment, is liable for injury proximately caused by the employee’s intentional and unjustifiable interference with such right, but no cause of action for such injury shall be deemed to accrue until it has first been determined that the confinement was illegal. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1099.)
  151. 845.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    Public entities and public employees are generally not liable for injury from failing to provide or obtain medical care for a prisoner in custody, but liability can arise if the employee knows or should know the prisoner needs immediate medical care and fails to take reasonable steps to summon it.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 845.6. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for injury proximately caused by the failure of the employee to furnish or obtain medical care for a prisoner in his custody; but, except as otherwise provided by Sections 855.8 and 856, a public employee, and the public entity where the employee is acting within the scope of his employment, is liable if the employee knows or has reason to know that the prisoner is in need of immediate medical care and he fails to take reasonable action to summon such medical care. Nothing in this section exonerates a public employee who is lawfully engaged in the practice of one of the healing arts under any law of this state from liability for injury proximately caused by malpractice or exonerates the public entity from its obligation to pay any judgment, compromise, or settlement that it is required to pay under subdivision (d) of Section 844.6. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1099.)
  152. 845.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    Public entities and public employees are not liable for certain injuries tied to parole or release decisions, and for injuries caused by escaping or escaped prisoners, escaping or escaped arrested persons, or people resisting arrest.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 845.8. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for: (a) Any injury resulting from determining whether to parole or release a prisoner or from determining the terms and conditions of his parole or release or from determining whether to revoke his parole or release. (b) Any injury caused by: (1) An escaping or escaped prisoner; (2) An escaping or escaped arrested person; or (3) A person resisting arrest. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1099.)
  153. 8450.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Tribal Financial Information [8450- 8450.] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 132, Sec. 2. )

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    Public agencies must include a confidentiality clause in agreements or contracts with Indian tribes related to financial assistance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 5.7. Tribal Financial Information [8450- 8450.] ( Chapter 5.7 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 132, Sec. 2. ) ## 8450. (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Indian tribe” means a federally recognized Indian tribe and any department, division, subdivision, agency, or arm or instrumentality thereof. (2) “Financial assistance” means grants, cooperative agreements, noncash contributions or donations of property, direct appropriations, food commodities, and other financial assistance provided by a public agency. (3) “Public agency” has the same meaning as the term is defined in Section 7920.525. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, any record that contains financial information provided by an Indian tribe to a public agency, as a condition of or requirement for receiving financial assistance shall be confidential, shall not be a public record, and shall not be open to public inspection. (c) Each public agency agreement or contract with an Indian tribe related to financial assistance shall contain a provision stating that any financial information disclosed pursuant to the agreement or contract shall remain confidential, shall not be a public record, and shall not be open to public inspection. (d) The Legislature finds and declares that the records described in subdivision (b) are records of a sovereign nation and are not subject to disclosure by private citizens or the state. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 132, Sec. 2. (AB 1004) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  154. 84501.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    This section defines key terms used in campaign advertisement disclosure rules, including “advertisement,” “cumulative contributions,” and “top contributors.”

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84501. For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) (1) “Advertisement” means any general or public communication that is authorized and paid for by a committee for the purpose of supporting or opposing a candidate or candidates for elective office or a ballot measure or ballot measures. (2) “Advertisement” does not include any of the following: (A) A communication from an organization, other than a political party, to its members. (B) An electronic media communication addressed to recipients, such as email messages or text messages, from an organization to persons who have opted in or asked to receive messages from the organization. This subparagraph does not apply to a customer who has opted in to receive communications from a provider of goods or services, unless the customer has provided express approval to receive political messages from that provider of goods or services. (C) Any communication that was solicited by the recipient, including, but not limited to, acknowledgments for contributions or information that the recipient communicated to the organization, or responses to an electronic message sent by the recipient to the same mobile number or email address. (D) A campaign button smaller than 10 inches in diameter; a bumper sticker smaller than 60 square inches; or a small tangible promotional item, such as a pen, pin, or key chain, upon which the disclosure required cannot be conveniently printed or displayed. (E) Wearing apparel. (F) Sky writing. (G) Any other type of communication, as determined by regulations of the Commission, for which inclusion of the disclosures required by Sections 84502 to 84509, inclusive, is impracticable or would severely interfere with the committee’s ability to convey the intended message due to the nature of the technology used to make the communication. (b) “Cumulative contributions” means the cumulative amount of contributions received by a committee beginning 12 months before the date of the expenditure and ending seven days before the time the advertisement is sent to the printer or broadcaster. (c) (1) “Top contributors” means the persons from whom the committee paying for an advertisement has received its three highest cumulative contributions of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more. (2) A tie between two or more contributors qualifying as top contributors shall be resolved by determining the contributor who made the most recent contribution to the committee, in which case the most recent contributor shall be listed before any other contributor of the same amount. (3) If a committee primarily formed to support or oppose a state candidate or ballot measure contributes funds to another committee primarily formed to support or oppose the same state candidate or ballot measure and the funds used for the contribution were earmarked to support or oppose that candidate or ballot measure, the committee receiving the earmarked contribution shall disclose the contributors who earmarked their funds as the top contributor or contributors on the advertisement if the definition of top contributor provided for in paragraph (1) is otherwise met. If the committee receiving the earmarked contribution contributes any portion of the contribution to another committee primarily formed to support or oppose the specifically identified ballot measure or candidate, that committee shall disclose the true source of the contribution to the new committee receiving the earmarked funds. The new committee shall disclose the contributor on the new committee’s advertisements if the definition of top contributor provided for in paragraph (1) is otherwise met. (A) The primarily formed committee making the earmarked contribution shall provide the primarily formed committee receiving the earmarked contribution with the name, address, occupation, and employer, if any, or principal place of business, if self-employed, of the contributor or contributors who earmarked their funds and the amount of the earmarked contribution from each contributor at the time the contribution is made. If the committee making the contribution received earmarked contributions that exceed the amount contributed or received contributions that were not earmarked, the committee making the contribution shall use a reasonable accounting method to determine which top contributors to identify pursuant to this subparagraph, but in no case shall the same contribution be disclosed more than one time to avoid disclosure of additional contributors who earmarked their funds. (B) The committee receiving the earmarked contribution may rely on the information provided pursuant to subparagraph (A) for purposes of complying with the disclosure required by Section 84503 and shall be considered in compliance with Section 84503 if the information provided pursuant to subparagraph (A) is disclosed as otherwise required. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, funds are considered “earmarked” if any of the circumstances described in subdivision (b) of Section 85704 apply. (4) If an advertisement paid for by a committee supports or opposes a candidate, the determination of top contributors pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) shall not include any nonprofit organization exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code or any person who has prohibited in writing the use of that person’s contributions to support or oppose candidates if the committee does not use such contributions to support or oppose candidates. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 558, Sec. 2. (AB 864) Effective January 1, 2020. Note: This section was added on Nov. 5, 1996, by initiative Prop. 208.)
  155. 84501.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    The Commission may not use interpretation or guidance to create or keep quantity or amount thresholds that are not already stated in the listed sections.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84501.1. The Commission shall not, by regulation, policy, opinion, or advice letter, construe or interpret any of Sections 82025, 84305, 84310, 84501 through 84511, inclusive, or Section 85704 as allowing the Commission to establish or maintain any thresholds in quantity or amount that are not specified in those sections. Unless otherwise specified in this title, those sections apply regardless of quantity or amount. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 777, Sec. 2. (AB 2155) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  156. 84503.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    Certain committee-paid advertisements must disclose top funders, with a narrow text format option for some message types.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84503. (a) Any advertisement not described in subdivision (b) of Section 84504.3 that is paid for by a committee pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 82013, other than a political party committee or a candidate controlled committee established for an elective office of the controlling candidate, shall include the words “Ad Committee’s Top Funders” unless only one contributor qualifies as a top contributor, in which case the advertisement shall include the words “Ad Committee’s Top Funder.” These words shall be followed by the names of the top contributors to the committee paying for the advertisement. If fewer than three contributors qualify as top contributors, only those contributors that qualify shall be disclosed pursuant to this section. If there are no contributors that qualify as top contributors, this disclosure is not required. (b) The disclosure of a top contributor pursuant to this section shall not include terms such as “incorporated,” “committee,” “political action committee,” or “corporation,” or abbreviations of these terms, unless the term is part of the contributor’s name in common usage or parlance. (c) If this article requires the disclosure of the name of a top contributor that is a committee pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 82013 and is a sponsored committee pursuant to Section 82048.7 with a single sponsor, only the name of the single sponsoring organization shall be disclosed. (d) This section does not apply to a committee as defined by subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 82013. (e) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), if an advertisement is a printed letter, internet website, email message, or text message, the text described in subdivision (a) may include the words “Committee Top Funders” or “Committee Top Funder” instead of “Ad Committee’s Top Funders” or “Ad Committee’s Top Funder.” (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 887, Sec. 10. (SB 1360) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  157. 84504.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    Certain radio or telephonic ads paid for by qualifying committees must include specified disclosures, spoken clearly and lasting at least three seconds. Radio and prerecorded telephonic ads generally disclose the top two contributors of $50,000 or more, with shorter-ad exceptions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84504. (a) An advertisement paid for by a committee, other than a political party committee or a candidate controlled committee established for an elective office of the controlling candidate, that is disseminated over the radio or by telephonic means shall include the disclosures required by Sections 84502, 84503, 84506.5, and 84514 at the beginning or end of the advertisement, read in a clearly spoken manner and in a pitch and tone substantially similar to the rest of the advertisement, and shall last no less than three seconds. (b) Notwithstanding the definition of “top contributors” in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 84501, radio and prerecorded telephonic advertisements shall disclose only the top two contributors of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more unless the advertisement lasts 15 seconds or less or the disclosure statement would last more than eight seconds, in which case only the single top contributor of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more shall be disclosed. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 260, Sec. 1. (AB 2355) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  158. 84504.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    Certain video ads paid for by committees must show required disclosures at the beginning or end, for the required duration, and keep unrelated text or images out of the disclosure area.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84504.1. (a) An advertisement paid for by a committee, other than a political party committee or a candidate controlled committee established for an elective office of the controlling candidate, that is disseminated as a video, including advertisements on television and videos disseminated over the Internet, shall include the disclosures required by Sections 84502, 84503, and 84514 at the beginning or end of the advertisement. (b) The disclosure required by subdivision (a) shall be written and displayed for at least five seconds of a broadcast of 30 seconds or less or for at least 10 seconds of a broadcast that lasts longer than 30 seconds. (1) The written disclosure required by subdivision (a) shall appear on a solid black background on the entire bottom one-third of the television or video display screen, or bottom one-fourth of the screen if the committee does not have or is otherwise not required to list top contributors, and shall be in a contrasting color in standard Arial Regular type, and the type size for capital letters in the written disclosure shall be 4 percent of the height or width of the television or video display advertisement, whichever is less. (2) The disclosure required by Section 84514, if any, shall be white and appear at the top of the disclosure area, and shall be separated from the disclosures required by Sections 84502 and 84503 by a blank horizontal space at least 2 percent of the height of the television or video display screen. (3) The disclosures required by Section 84502 shall be white and shall follow the disclosure required by Section 84514. The disclosures required by Section 84503, if any, shall be yellow, such as HTML hex value #FFFF00, and shall be separated from the disclosures required by Section 84502 by a blank horizontal space at least 2 percent of the height of the television or video display screen. The top contributors, if any, shall each be disclosed on a separate horizontal line separate from any other text, in descending order, beginning with the top contributor who made the largest cumulative contributions on the first line. All disclosure text shall be centered horizontally in the disclosure area. If there are any top contributors, the written disclosures shall be underlined in a manner clearly visible to the average viewer, except for the names of the top contributors, if any. (4) The names of the top contributors shall not have their type condensed or have the spacing between characters reduced to be narrower than a normal non-condensed standard Arial Regular type. (5) If the name of one or more top contributor exceeds the width of the screen and is required to wrap onto a second line, then the names of contributors shall be clearly marked, using a highly visible symbol or minimum vertical separation defined by the Commission, to indicate where one top contributor name ends and the next begins. (c) An advertisement that is an independent expenditure supporting or opposing a candidate shall include the appropriate statement from Section 84506.5 printed immediately above the background with sufficient contrast that is easily readable by the average viewer. (d) Any text or image not required in this section shall not appear in the disclosure area, except as provided in Section 84504.8 and as otherwise authorized or required by applicable law. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 260, Sec. 2. (AB 2355) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  159. 84504.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    Certain committee-paid electronic media ads must show specified disclosures or link to them, and some formats have extra placement and formatting rules.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84504.3. (a) This section applies to an electronic media advertisement if either of the following is true: (1) The advertisement is paid for by a committee other than a political party committee or a candidate controlled committee established for an elective office of the controlling candidate. (2) The advertisement is paid for by a political party committee or a candidate controlled committee established for an elective office of the controlling candidate, and is either of the following: (A) Paid for by an independent expenditure. (B) An advertisement supporting or opposing a ballot measure. (b) An electronic media advertisement that is a graphic, image, animated graphic, or animated image that the online platform hosting the advertisement allows to link to an internet website paid for by a committee shall comply with both of the following: (1) Unless the disclosure area described in paragraph (2) includes the full disclosure text required by Sections 84502, 84503, 84506.5, and 84514, the advertisement shall contain a hyperlink to an internet website containing the disclosures required by Sections 84502, 84503, 84506.5, and 84514 in a contrasting color and in no less than 11-point font. (2) The advertisement shall include, for the duration of the advertisement, the disclosures required by Section 84514, if any, followed by the disclosures required by Section 84502, if any, followed by the disclosures required by Section 84503, if any, displayed according to the following: (A) The disclosure area shall have a solid white or black background and shall be in a box on the bottom of the advertisement. The text in the disclosure area shall be in a contrasting color and in standard Arial Regular type with a type size of at least 11-point and shall not have its type condensed or have the spacing between characters reduced to be narrower than a normal non-condensed standard Arial Regular type. (B) The disclosure required by Section 84514, if any, shall appear at the top of the disclosure area, and shall be separated from the disclosure required by Section 84502 by a blank line. (C) Notwithstanding Section 84503, the disclosure area may disclose only the largest top contributor to the committee paying for the advertisement, and the disclosure area may include the words “Top Funder” or “Top Funders” instead of “Ad Committee’s Top Funders” or “Ad Committee’s Top Funder.” (D) The disclosure required by Section 84506.5 may be displayed at the bottom of the disclosure box, separated from the disclosures required by Section 84503 by a blank horizontal line. This text is not required to be displayed in the disclosure area if the advertisement hyperlinks to a website containing the disclosures as described by paragraph (1). (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), if the image takes up fewer than 65,000 square pixels, i.e., is smaller than a standard 728 by 90 pixel leaderboard image advertisement, then the disclosure area described in paragraph (2) may instead include the text “Who funded this ad?”. This text shall be in standard Arial Regular type with a type size of at least 8-point. (4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3), the disclosure area required by paragraph (2) is not required if it would take up more than 10 percent of the graphic or image even using the “Who funded this ad?” option allowed by paragraph (3). In those circumstances, the advertisement need only include a hyperlink to an internet website containing the disclosures required by Sections 84502, 84503, 84506.5, and 84514. (5) Any text or image not required by this subdivision shall not appear in the disclosure area, except as provided in Section 84504.8 and as otherwise authorized or required by applicable law. (c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), an email message or internet website paid for by a committee shall include the disclosures required by Sections 84502, 84503, 84506.5, and 84514 printed clearly and legibly in a contrasting color and in no less than 8-point font at the top or bottom of the email message, or at the top or bottom of every publicly accessible page of the internet website, as applicable. (d) An internet website that is linked as provided for in paragraphs (1) and (4) of subdivision (b) shall remain online and available to the public until 30 days after the date of the election in which the candidate or ballot measure supported or opposed by the advertisement was voted upon. (e) An advertisement made via a form of electronic media that is audio only and therefore cannot include either of the disclosures in subdivision (b) shall comply with the disclosure requirements for radio advertisements in Section 84504. (f) An electronic media advertisement that is disseminated as a video shall comply with the disclosure requirements of Sections 84504.1 and 84504.5, depending on the type of committee that paid for it. If the video is longer than 30 seconds, the disclosures required by Sections 84504.1 and 84504.5 shall be made at the beginning of the advertisement. (g) An advertisement in the form of a post, comment, or similar communication made via a form of electronic media that allows users to engage in discourse and post content, or any other type of social media, is not required to include the disclosure provided in subdivision (b) if both of the following apply: (1) The advertisement was posted directly by the social media page or account of the committee that paid for the advertisement. (2) (A) The disclosures required by Sections 84502, 84503, 84506.5, and 84514 are included on the cover or header photo of the committee’s profile, landing page, or similar location for the committee’s page or account from which the post, comment, or similar communication was made in a contrasting color that is easily readable by the average viewer and in no less than 10-point font. The disclosures specified in this subparagraph shall be fully visible on the cover or header photo when the profile, landing page, or similar location is viewed from any electronic device that is commonly used to view this form of electronic media, including, but not limited to, a computer screen, laptop, tablet, or smart phone. (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if making the disclosures specified in subparagraph (A) fully visible on a commonly used electronic device would be impracticable, the cover or header photo of the profile, landing page, or similar location need only include a hyperlink, icon, button, or tab to an internet website containing the disclosures specified in subparagraph (A). (h) The disclosures required by this section do not apply to advertisements made via social media for which the only expense or cost of the communication is compensated staff time unless the social media account where the content is posted was created only for the purpose of advertisements governed by this title. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 260, Sec. 5. (AB 2355) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  160. 84504.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    Certain political radio, television, and social media ads must include specified disclosure statements.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84504.4. (a) A radio or television advertisement that is paid for by a political party or a candidate controlled committee established for an elective office of the controlling candidate, and that does not support or oppose a ballot measure and is not paid for by an independent expenditure, shall include the disclosure required by Section 84502 and the disclosure required by Section 84514, if any, subject to the following requirements: (1) In a radio advertisement, the words shall be included at the beginning or end of the advertisement and read in a clearly spoken manner and in a pitch and tone substantially similar to the rest of the advertisement. (2) In a television advertisement, the words shall appear in writing for at least four seconds with letters in a type size that is greater than or equal to 4 percent of the height of the screen. (b) An advertisement that is made via a form of electronic media that allows users to engage in discourse and post content, or any other type of social media, that is paid for by a political party or a candidate controlled committee established for an elective office of the controlling candidate, and that does not support or oppose a ballot measure and is not paid for by an independent expenditure, shall include the disclosure required by Section 84502 in accordance with subdivision (g) of Section 84504.3. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 260, Sec. 6. (AB 2355) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  161. 84504.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    Certain political advertisements must carry specified disclosures, with extra formatting and timing rules for radio, video, print, and electronic media ads.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84504.5. An advertisement that is an independent expenditure and paid for by a political party or a candidate controlled committee established for an elective office of the controlling candidate shall include the disclosures required by Sections 84502, 84506.5, and 84514. An advertisement that supports or opposes a ballot measure and is paid for by a political party or a candidate controlled committee established for an elective office of the controlling candidate shall include the disclosure required by Section 84502. A disclosure that is included in an advertisement pursuant to this section is subject to the following requirements: (a) A radio or telephone advertisement shall include the required disclosures at the beginning or end of the advertisement and be read in a clearly spoken manner and in a pitch and tone substantially similar to the rest of the advertisement, and shall last no less than three seconds. (b) A video advertisement, including television and videos disseminated over the internet, shall include the required disclosures in writing at the beginning or end of the advertisement in a text that is of sufficient size to be readily legible to an average viewer and in a color that has a reasonable degree of contrast with the background of the advertisement for at least four seconds. The required disclosure must also be spoken during the advertisement if the written disclosure appears for less than five seconds of a broadcast of 30 seconds or less or for less than 10 seconds of a broadcast that lasts longer than 30 seconds. (c) (1) A print advertisement shall include the required disclosures in no less than 10-point font and in a color that has a reasonable degree of contrast with the background of the advertisement. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), each line of the required disclosures on a print advertisement that is larger than those designed to be individually distributed, such as a yard sign or billboard, shall in total constitute no less than 5 percent of the total height of the advertisement and shall appear in a color that has a reasonable degree of contrast with the background of the advertisement. (d) An electronic media advertisement shall include the disclosures required by Section 84504.3. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 260, Sec. 7. (AB 2355) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  162. 84504.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    Candidates and committees generally may not pay for or authorize text-message ads supporting or opposing a candidate or ballot measure unless they include the required disclosures.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84504.7. (a) A candidate or committee shall not authorize or pay for an advertisement that is a text message, unless the disclosures described in subdivision (b) are made, if the text message meets one of the following conditions: (1) The text message supports or opposes a candidate. (2) The text message supports or opposes a ballot measure. (b) (1) A committee, other than a candidate controlled committee established for an elective office of the controlling candidate, subject to subdivision (a) shall include the text “Paid for by” or “With” followed by either the name of the committee, or a hyperlink or Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for an internet website containing the disclosures required by Sections 84502, 84503, and 84506.5. The text of the disclosures on the internet website shall be in a color that reasonably contrasts with the background on which it appears and in no less than eight-point font. If the word “With” is used, the individual sending the text shall identify themselves in the following manner: “(Name of individual) with (name of committee or hyperlink or URL).” A disclosure using the word “With” may appear anywhere in the text message, including in conversational content, and need not appear as a separate statement apart from the other content of the message. (2) A candidate controlled committee established for an elective office of the controlling candidate subject to subdivision (a) shall include the text “Paid for by” or “With” followed by the name of the candidate, followed by the word “For,” and followed by the name of the elective office sought. If the word “With” is used, the individual sending the text shall identify themselves in the following manner: “(Name of individual) with (name of candidate) for (name of elective office).” A disclosure using the word “With” may appear anywhere in the text message, including in conversational content, and need not appear as a separate statement apart from the other content of the message. (3) A committee subject to subdivision (a) that has top contributors, other than a political party committee or a candidate controlled committee established for an elective office of the controlling candidate, shall comply with the following: (A) Immediately following the name of the committee or the hyperlink or URL required by paragraph (1), the text message shall also include the text “Top funders:” followed by the names of the top two contributors of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more to the committee paying for the advertisement, separated by “&” or “and.” (B) The names of the top two contributors may be spelled using acronyms, abbreviations, or other shorthand in common usage or parlance. If a top contributor is an individual, their first and last name shall both be used. (C) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if the disclosures required by paragraph (1) and this paragraph would exceed 35 characters, the text message shall disclose only the single top contributor of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more to the committee paying for the advertisement. (D) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if the text message includes the name of the committee paying for the advertisement in accordance with paragraph (1), and the committee’s name includes the name of one of the top two contributors of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more to the committee paying for the advertisement, the text message is not required to include the name of that contributor after the text “Top funders:”. (4) The text required to be included in a text message sent pursuant to this subdivision shall be in a color that reasonably contrasts with the background on which it appears and in a font size that is readable by the average viewer. (c) (1) This section does not apply to a text message that is individually sent without the assistance of mass distribution technology, including a text messaging platform. (2) If a committee, other than a political party committee or a candidate controlled committee established for an elected office of the controlling candidate, subject to subdivision (a) that has top contributors uses individuals who are unpaid volunteers to send text messages with the assistance of mass distribution technology, including a text message platform, the text messages sent by individuals who are unpaid volunteers are not required to disclose the top two contributors pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (b). Text messages sent by unpaid volunteers shall include a disclosure stating that the text message is being sent by a volunteer. For purposes of this paragraph, receiving payments for food, transportation, or lodging in connection with campaign activity shall not disqualify a person from being classified as an unpaid volunteer. (d) An internet website that is hyperlinked as provided for in this section shall remain online and available to the public until 30 days after the date of the election in which the candidate or ballot measure supported or opposed by the advertisement was voted on. (e) (1) If an exchange consists of a sequence of multiple text messages sent on the same day, a candidate or committee shall be deemed in compliance with this section if the candidate or committee sends the disclosures required by subdivision (b) with the first text message in the sequence that meets one of the conditions of subdivision (a). (2) A committee shall be deemed in compliance with this section if the disclosures required by subdivision (b) are included in the text message in the form the committee intended it to be sent, regardless of the form the carrier relayed it to the recipient. (3) If a committee includes a hyperlink or URL in the text message sent pursuant to subdivision (b), the committee shall be deemed to be in compliance with subdivision (b) even if the recipient’s device is incapable of accessing the corresponding internet website. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 555, Sec. 3. (AB 201) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  163. 84504.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    If a local ordinance disclosure statement is substantially similar to one required by this article, the two statements may be combined into one.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84504.8. If a disclosure statement required by a local ordinance is substantially similar to a disclosure statement required pursuant to this article, the two disclosure statements may be merged into a single statement. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 887, Sec. 14. (SB 1360) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  164. 84505.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    This section bars certain advertising committees from using noncandidate-controlled or nonsponsored committees to hide top contributors, and it limits written disclosures from being in all capital letters except in specific cases.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84505. (a) In addition to the requirements of Sections 84502, 84503, and 84506.5, the committee placing the advertisement or persons acting in concert with that committee shall be prohibited from creating or using a noncandidate-controlled committee or a nonsponsored committee to avoid, or that results in the avoidance of, the disclosure of any individual, industry, business entity, controlled committee, or sponsored committee as a top contributor. (b) Written disclosures required by Sections 84503 and 84506.5 shall not appear in all capital letters, except that capital letters shall be permitted for the beginning of a sentence, the beginning of a proper name or location, part of the contributor’s trademark name or part of its name in common usage or parlance, or as otherwise required by conventions of the English language. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 887, Sec. 15. (SB 1360) Effective January 1, 2023. Note: This section was added on Nov. 5, 1996, by initiative Prop. 208.)
  165. 84506.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    Certain candidate-supporting or candidate-opposing ads paid for by independent expenditures must include a statement that they were not authorized by a candidate or candidate-controlled committee.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84506.5. An advertisement supporting or opposing a candidate that is paid for by an independent expenditure shall include a statement that it was not authorized by a candidate or a committee controlled by a candidate. If the advertisement was authorized or paid for by a candidate for another office, the expenditure shall instead include a statement that “This advertisement was not authorized or paid for by a candidate for this office or a committee controlled by a candidate for this office.” (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 546, Sec. 20. (AB 249) Effective October 7, 2017. Operative January 1, 2018, by Stats. 2017, Ch. 546, Sec. 29.)
  166. 84509.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    Advertisements must be updated when top contributors change, with different timing rules for electronic and print ads.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84509. If the order of top contributors required to be disclosed pursuant to this article changes or a new contributor qualifies as a top contributor, the disclosure in the advertisement shall be updated as follows: (a) A television, radio, telephone, electronic billboard, or other electronic media advertisement shall be updated to reflect the new top contributors within five business days. A committee shall be deemed to have complied with this subdivision if the amended advertisement is delivered, containing a request that the advertisement immediately be replaced, to all affected broadcast stations or other locations where the advertisement is placed no later than the fifth business day. (b) A print media advertisement, including nonelectronic billboards, shall be updated to reflect the new top contributors before placing a new or modified order for additional printing of the advertisement. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 546, Sec. 24. (AB 249) Effective October 7, 2017. Operative January 1, 2018, by Stats. 2017, Ch. 546, Sec. 29.)
  167. 84510.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    Violators of specified campaign disclosure advertisement rules may face a civil or administrative fine of up to three times the advertisement cost, and the recovery is split between the plaintiff and public funds.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84510. (a) (1) In addition to the remedies provided for in Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 91000), a person who violates Section 84503 or 84506.5 is liable in a civil or administrative action brought by the Commission or any person for a fine up to three times the cost of the advertisement, including placement costs. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a person who intentionally violates a provision of Sections 84504 to 84504.3, inclusive, or Section 84504.5 or 84504.6, for the purpose of avoiding disclosure is liable in a civil or administrative action brought by the Commission or any person for a fine up to three times the cost of the advertisement, including placement costs. (b) The remedies provided in subdivision (a) shall also apply to any person who purposely causes any other person to violate any of the sections described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) or who aids and abets any other person in a violation. (c) If a judgment is entered against the defendant or defendants in an action brought under this section, the plaintiff shall receive 50 percent of the amount recovered. The remaining 50 percent shall be deposited in the General Fund of the state. In an action brought by a local civil prosecutor, 50 percent shall be deposited in the account of the agency bringing the action and 50 percent shall be paid to the General Fund of the state. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 754, Sec. 5. (AB 2188) Effective January 1, 2019. Operative January 1, 2020, by Stats. 2018, Ch. 754, Sec. 7. Note: This section was added on Nov. 5, 1996, by initiative Prop. 208.)
  168. 84511.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    Certain committees must file a report and include specific disclosure statements in ballot-measure ads when they pay individuals to appear in them.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84511. (a) This section applies to a committee that does either of the following: (1) Makes an expenditure of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more to an individual for the individual’s appearance in an advertisement that supports or opposes the qualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot measure. (2) Makes an expenditure of any amount to an individual for the individual’s appearance in an advertisement that supports or opposes the qualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot measure and that states or suggests that the individual is a member of an occupation that requires licensure, certification, or other specialized, documented training as a prerequisite to engage in that occupation. (b) A committee described in subdivision (a) shall file, within 10 days of the expenditure, a report that includes all of the following: (1) An identification of the measure that is the subject of the advertisement. (2) The date of the expenditure. (3) The amount of the expenditure. (4) The name of the recipient of the expenditure. (5) For a committee described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a), the occupation of the recipient of the expenditure. (c) An advertisement paid for by a committee described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall include a disclosure statement stating “(spokesperson’s name) is being paid by this campaign or its donors” in highly visible font shown continuously if the advertisement consists of printed or televised material, or spoken in a clearly audible format if the advertisement is a radio broadcast or telephonic message. If the advertisement is a television or video advertisement, the statement shall be shown continuously, except when the disclosure statement required by Section 84504.1 is being shown. (d) (1) An advertisement paid for by a committee described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) shall include a disclosure statement stating “Persons portraying members of an occupation in this advertisement are compensated spokespersons not necessarily employed in those occupations” in highly visible font shown continuously if the advertisement consists of printed or televised material, or spoken in a clearly audible format if the advertisement is a radio broadcast or telephonic message. If the advertisement is a television or video advertisement, the statement shall be shown continuously, except when the disclosure statement required by Section 84504.1 is being shown. (2) A committee may omit the disclosure statement required by this subdivision if all of the following are satisfied with respect to each individual identified in the report filed pursuant to subdivision (b) for that advertisement: (A) The occupation identified in the report is substantially similar to the occupation portrayed in the advertisement. (B) The committee maintains credible documentation of the appropriate license, certification, or other training as evidence that the individual may engage in the occupation identified in the report and portrayed in the advertisement and makes that documentation immediately available to the Commission upon request. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 558, Sec. 11. (AB 864) Effective January 1, 2020. Note: Before it was repealed and added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 868, this section was added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, and approved in Prop. 34 on Nov. 7, 2000.)
  169. 84512.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    A business entity that changes search results or targets political ads in a year must report that activity to the Secretary of State by January 31 of the next year.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84512. (a) (1) A business entity shall submit a report to the Secretary of State following any calendar year in which the business entity does either of the following: (A) Uses its products or services to alter the online search results its products or services generate in order to emphasize or deemphasize materials containing express advocacy, as that term is defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 82025. (B) Uses its products or services to target online advertisements to individuals or groups, or generally to users or members of the public, without full and adequate consideration and for political purposes, as that term is described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 82025. (2) The report shall contain information including, but not limited to, all of the following: (A) The name of each candidate or measure with regard to which the search results were altered as described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) or that was the subject of an advertisement targeted as described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1). (B) For each candidate or measure, whether the search results or advertisements were to support or oppose the nomination or election of the candidate or the qualification or passage of the measure. (C) The full name, title, and business street address and telephone number of each person with final decision making authority as to which candidates or measures will be supported or opposed by the business entity’s search results or advertisements. (D) The date or range of dates in which the activity described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) occurred. (3) A report shall be filed by January 31 for activity occurring during the previous calendar year. (4) The report shall be filed on paper or by email with the Secretary of State and shall be made publicly available in a conspicuous location on the Secretary of State’s website. (5) The report required by this section may be included in an online filing and disclosure system developed in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 84602 if the Secretary of State, pursuant to paragraph (7) of that subdivision, certifies that the system is able to incorporate filing of the report. (b) A business entity subject to this section shall maintain detailed accounts and records necessary to prepare the report required pursuant to subdivision (a), and shall retain those detailed accounts and records for a period of four years following the date that the report is filed. (c) This section does not apply to either of the following activities: (1) A business entity’s use of its products or services exclusively to carry out its commercial activities, including, but not limited to, delivering user-generated content or a paid advertisement on behalf of another person. (2) Communications that are internal to a business entity or entities. (d) This section is not intended to expand or limit the definition of contribution or expenditure under this title. (e) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 876, Sec. 1. (SB 746) Effective January 1, 2023. Operative January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
  170. 84513.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    Paid political posts must carry a disclaimer, and the committee must tell the paid poster about that requirement.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84513. (a) (1) If a committee pays a person to post content on an internet website, web application, or digital application for the purpose of supporting or opposing a candidate for elective office or a ballot measure, the person shall concurrently include a disclaimer with that content stating that the person was paid by the committee in connection with the posting. (2) The disclaimer required by this subdivision shall be readily legible to an average viewer or, if the content is in audio format, shall be clearly audible. A disclaimer that states, or is substantially similar to, the following satisfies the requirement in this subdivision: “The author was paid by [name of committee and committee identification number] in connection with this posting.” (3) This subdivision does not apply to the following: (A) Content requiring a disclosure pursuant to Section 84504.3 or subdivision (c) of Section 84511. (B) Content posted on the committee’s own website, profile, or landing page by a person compensated by the committee to post such content. (C) Content posted by a compensated employee of a committee on the employee’s own social media page or account where the only expense or cost of the communication is compensated staff time. This exception shall not apply if the compensated employee of the committee’s principal duties are to post content on their own social media page or account. (b) A committee described in subdivision (a) shall notify the person paid to post the content of the requirement to include a disclaimer. (c) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a person in violation of subdivision (a) is not subject to administrative, civil, or criminal penalties under this title. (2) If a person violates subdivision (a), the Commission may seek injunctive relief to compel compliance pursuant to Section 90009 after the person is notified of the requirement in subdivision (a). (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 156, Sec. 1. (SB 678) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  171. 84514.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. )

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    A committee that creates, publishes, or distributes a qualified political advertisement must include a clear disclosure that the ad was generated or substantially altered using artificial intelligence.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Campaign Disclosure [84100 - 84514] ( Chapter 4 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Disclosure in Advertisements [84501 - 84514] ( Article 5 added November 5, 1996, by initiative Proposition 208, Sec. 37. ) ## 84514. (a) (1) If a committee, as defined in Section 82013, creates, originally publishes, or originally distributes a qualified political advertisement, the qualified political advertisement shall include, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the following disclosure: “Ad generated or substantially altered using artificial intelligence.” (2) The disclosure required by paragraph (1) shall be displayed or spoken in the manner prescribed in Section 84504, 84504.1, 84504.2, 84504.3, 84504.4, or 84504.5, as applicable. (b) This section does not alter or negate any rights, obligations, or immunities of an interactive service provider under Section 230 of Title 47 of the United States Code. (c) (1) If a committee does not comply with the requirements of subdivision (a), the Commission may take either of the following actions: (A) Seek injunctive relief to compel compliance pursuant to Section 90009. (B) Pursue any administrative or civil remedies available under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 83100) or Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 91000). (2) A violation of subdivision (a) shall not constitute a misdemeanor under Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 91000). (d) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Artificial intelligence” means an engineered or machine-based system that varies in its level of autonomy and that can, for explicit or implicit objectives, infer from the input it receives how to generate outputs that can influence physical or virtual environments. (2) (A) Any image, audio, video, or other media is “generated or substantially altered using artificial intelligence” if either of the following conditions are met: (i) The visual or audio media is entirely created using artificial intelligence and would falsely appear to a reasonable person to be authentic. (ii) The visual or audio media is materially altered by artificial intelligence such that the alteration would cause a reasonable person to have a fundamentally different understanding of the altered media when comparing it to an unaltered version. (B) Any image, audio, video, or other media is not “generated or substantially altered using artificial intelligence” if the media is immaterially altered by artificial intelligence, including a cosmetic adjustment, color edit, cropped image, or resized image. (3) “Qualified political advertisement” means an advertisement that contains any image, audio, or video that is generated or substantially altered using artificial intelligence. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 260, Sec. 8. (AB 2355) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  172. 846.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    Public entities and public employees are not liable for injury caused by not making an arrest or not keeping an arrested person in custody.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Police and Correctional Activities [844 - 846] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 846. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for injury caused by the failure to make an arrest or by the failure to retain an arrested person in custody. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  173. 84600.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. )

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    This section says the chapter may be known and cited as the Online Disclosure Act.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. ) ## 84600. This chapter may be known and may be cited as the Online Disclosure Act. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 917, Sec. 1. Effective October 14, 2001.)
  174. 84601.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. )

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    The Legislature states that California should provide public campaign and lobbying disclosure information through a user-friendly online system.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. ) ## 84601. The Legislature finds and declares as follows: (a) The people of California enacted one of the nation’s most comprehensive campaign and lobbying financial disclosure laws when they voted for Proposition 9, the Political Reform Act of 1974, an initiative statute. (b) Public access to campaign and lobbying disclosure information is a vital and integral component of a fully informed electorate. (c) Advances in technology have made it necessary for the State of California to develop a new, data-driven online filing and disclosure system that provides public disclosure of campaign finance and lobbying information in a user-friendly, easily understandable format. (d) Members of the public, including voters, journalists, and researchers, should be able to access campaign finance and lobbying information in a robust and flexible manner, including through searches and visual displays such as graphs and maps. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 845, Sec. 1. (SB 1349) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  175. 84602.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. )

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    The Secretary of State must fully implement this chapter and complete online lobbying registration forms by June 30, 2007, and must report to the Legislature by February 1, 2007, with additional reports due twice a year until free online/electronic filing is available to all required filers.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. ) ## 84602.1. (a) The Secretary of State shall, on or before June 30, 2007, fully implement this chapter as specified in Section 84602, including completing online lobbying registration forms so that all forms can be filed online as specified in Section 84602. (b) On or before February 1, 2007, the Secretary of State shall report to the Legislature on all of the following: (1) The implementation and development of the online and electronic filing and disclosure requirements of this chapter, with specific emphasis on the status of the development of a means or method described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 84602. (2) Whether and to what extent any means or method has been deployed that allows filers to submit required filings free of charge, with an emphasis on the types of filers who are not yet able to complete all required online or electronic filings free of charge, what aspects of the filings are missing that prevent those filers from being able to complete all required online or electronic filings free of charge, the costs to those filers, and, if applicable, why a means or method has not yet been deployed and when one is likely to be deployed. (3) What resources are necessary to complete efforts to allow filers to submit required filings free of charge, when completion is expected, and an explanation of why the original full allocation of requested funding did not provide the statutorily required free filing system. (c) Additional reports to the Legislature pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be due on July 1, and December 1, of each year, until a means or method has been deployed that allows all filers who are required to file reports online or electronically to file those reports free of charge. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 69, Sec. 19. Effective July 12, 2006.)
  176. 84602.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. )

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    The Secretary of State must post hyperlinks on its website to local government agency websites that contain publicly disclosed campaign finance information, and must update those links each year by December 31.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. ) ## 84602.3. The Secretary of State shall conspicuously post on the Secretary of State’s internet website hyperlinks to the internet website of any local government agency that contains publicly-disclosed campaign finance information. The Secretary of State shall update these hyperlinks no later than December 31 of each year. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 171. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  177. 84602.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. )

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    The Secretary of State must publish an online index of identification numbers for persons, entities, and committees that must disclose under Chapter 4, and update it monthly, or weekly during the six weeks before a statewide regular or special election.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. ) ## 84602.5. The Secretary of State shall disclose online pursuant to this chapter an index of the identification numbers, as assigned pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 84101, of every person, entity, or committee that is obligated to make a disclosure pursuant to Chapter 4. This index shall be updated monthly except for the six-week period preceding any statewide regular or special election, during which period the index shall be updated weekly. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 208, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  178. 84603.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. )

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    The Secretary of State must publicly announce when online or electronic report filing is available, and filers may then voluntarily file certain required reports or statements online or electronically.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. ) ## 84603. The Secretary of State, once all state-mandated development, procurement, and oversight requirements have been met, shall make public their availability to accept reports online or electronically. Any filer may then commence voluntarily filing online or electronically any required report or statement that is otherwise required to be filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 84100) or Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 86100) of this title. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 433, Sec. 3. Effective September 16, 1999. Conditionally repealed pursuant to Sec. 78 of Stats. 2025, Ch. 278.)
  179. 84607.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. )

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    State and local government employees and officials must not use public facilities or resources for political or campaign purposes to retrieve or keep data covered by this chapter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. ) ## 84607. Pursuant to Section 8314, no employee or official of a state or local government agency shall utilize, for political or campaign purposes, public facilities or resources to retrieve or maintain any of the data produced by the requirements of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. Effective October 11, 1997.)
  180. 84613.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. )

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    This section creates a fund in the State Treasury for disclosure-program funding, allows the Secretary of State to use the fund for implementing the act, and says some spending is subject to legislative appropriation and California Technology Agency oversight.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 4.6. Online Disclosure Act of 1997 [84600 - 84616] ( Chapter 4.6 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 866, Sec. 1. ) ## 84613. (a) The Political Disclosure, Accountability, Transparency, and Access Fund is hereby established in the State Treasury. Moneys collected pursuant to Section 84101.5 and one-half of the moneys collected pursuant to Section 86102 shall be deposited in the Political Disclosure, Accountability, Transparency, and Access Fund. (b) (1) Moneys deposited in the Political Disclosure, Accountability, Transparency, and Access Fund are subject to appropriation by the Legislature and shall be expended for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of the online or electronic disclosure program implemented by the Secretary of State pursuant to this chapter. (2) In addition to paragraph (1), the Secretary of State may also use moneys deposited in the Political Disclosure, Accountability, Transparency, and Access Fund for purposes of implementing the act that added this section. (c) Any expenditure of moneys from the Political Disclosure, Accountability, Transparency, and Access Fund for the purposes described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) is subject to the project approval and oversight process established by the California Technology Agency pursuant to Section 11546. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 506, Sec. 2. (SB 1001) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  181. 850.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Fire Protection [850 - 850.8] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A public entity or public employee is not liable for failing to establish a fire department or otherwise provide fire protection service.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Fire Protection [850 - 850.8] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 850. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for failure to establish a fire department or otherwise to provide fire protection service. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  182. 850.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Fire Protection [850 - 850.8] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A public entity that has undertaken fire protection service, and its employee, are not liable for injury caused by failing to provide or maintain enough personnel, equipment, or other fire protection facilities.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Fire Protection [850 - 850.8] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 850.2. Neither a public entity that has undertaken to provide fire protection service, nor an employee of such a public entity, is liable for any injury resulting from the failure to provide or maintain sufficient personnel, equipment or other fire protection facilities. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  183. 850.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Fire Protection [850 - 850.8] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A public entity, and a public employee acting within the scope of employment, are not liable for injuries tied to fire protection or firefighting equipment, facilities, or firefighting itself, except as stated in the cited Vehicle Code provision.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Fire Protection [850 - 850.8] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 850.4. Neither a public entity, nor a public employee acting in the scope of his employment, is liable for any injury resulting from the condition of fire protection or firefighting equipment or facilities or, except as provided in Article 1 (commencing with Section 17000) of Chapter 1 of Division 9 of the Vehicle Code, for any injury caused in fighting fires. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.)
  184. 850.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Fire Protection [850 - 850.8] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    A public entity that provides fire protection or firefighting service outside its normal service area is liable for injuries caused by its acts or omissions in doing that work. The receiving public entity is not liable for those acts or omissions. The parties may agree on indemnification, and claims against the state must be presented to the Department of General Services.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Fire Protection [850 - 850.8] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 850.6. (a) Whenever a public entity provides fire protection or firefighting service outside of the area regularly served and protected by the public entity providing that service, the public entity providing the service is liable for any injury for which liability is imposed by statute caused by its act or omission or the act or omission of its employee occurring in the performance of that fire protection or firefighting service. Notwithstanding any other law, the public entity receiving the fire protection or firefighting service is not liable for any act or omission of the public entity providing the service or for any act or omission of an employee of the public entity providing the service; but the public entity providing the service and the public entity receiving the service may by agreement determine the extent, if any, to which the public entity receiving the service will be required to indemnify the public entity providing the service. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any claims against the state shall be presented to the Department of General Services in accordance with Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 33. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)
  185. 850.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Fire Protection [850 - 850.8] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. )

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    Certain fire and public employees may transport fire-injured people to medical care if the injured person does not object.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [810 - 998.3] ( Division 3.6 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## PART 2. LIABILITY OF PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES [814 - 895.8] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Fire Protection [850 - 850.8] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681. ) ## 850.8. Any member of an organized fire department, fire protection district, or other firefighting unit of either the state or any political subdivision, any employee of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or any other public employee when acting in the scope of his or her employment, may transport or arrange for the transportation of any person injured by a fire, or by a fire protection operation, to a physician and surgeon or hospital if the injured person does not object to the transportation. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for any injury sustained by the injured person as a result of or in connection with that transportation or for any medical, ambulance, or hospital bills incurred by or in behalf of the injured person or for any other damages, but a public employee is liable for injury proximately caused by his or her willful misconduct in transporting the injured person or arranging for the transportation. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 427, Sec. 45. Effective January 1, 1993.)
  186. 8501.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. )

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    This section creates the Milton Marks “Little Hoover” Commission and sets out how its 13 members are appointed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. ) ## 8501. There is in the state government the Milton Marks “Little Hoover” Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy, hereafter in this chapter referred to as the “commission.” The commission shall be composed of thirteen members as follows: (a) Nine members of the public, appointed for terms of four years pursuant to this section. Not more than five of these members shall be registered as members of the same political party, and none shall hold public office in the executive branch of the state government. Any public member who is absent for three consecutive regular meetings of the commission may be removed by the appointing authority unless the member is excused from those meetings by the chairperson of the commission. In the event of removal, or upon the resignation or death of the member, the respective appointing authority shall designate another person to fill the balance of the unexpired term. (b) Five members shall be appointed by the Governor. However, the terms of these members shall be staggered so that the terms of three members shall commence on January 1, 1978, and the terms of two members shall commence on January 1, 1980. To achieve the staggering of terms, the Governor shall designate the terms of the present members of the commission who have been appointed by the Governor. (c) Two members of the public shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. However, the terms of these members shall be staggered so that the term of one member commences on January 1, 1979, and the term of the other member commences January 1, 1981. To achieve the staggering of terms, the Senate Committee on Rules shall designate the terms of the present members of the commission who have been appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. (d) Two members of the public shall be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. However, the terms of these members shall be staggered so that the term of one member commences January 1, 1979, and the term of the other member commences January 1, 1981. To achieve the staggering of terms, the Speaker of the Assembly shall designate the terms of the present members of the commission who have been appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. (e) Two Members of the Senate appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. These members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority but shall not be registered with the same political party. If a member, while serving on the commission, registers with the same political party as the other member, the Senate Committee on Rules shall replace one of the members with a new member who is not registered with the same political party as the remaining member. (f) Two Members of the Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. These members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority but shall not be registered with the same political party. If a member, while serving on the commission, registers with the same political party as the other member, the Speaker of the Assembly shall replace one of the members with a new member who is not registered with the same political party as the remaining member. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 682, Sec. 1. Effective October 10, 1995. Note: Section 8455 is in Chapter 5.4, which follows Section 8334.)
  187. 8502.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. )

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    For commission support expenses, the commission is treated as part of the executive branch, but executive branch officers and employees may not control or direct it except when dealing with appropriations approved by the Legislature.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. ) ## 8502. For the purposes of expenditures for the support of the commission, including the expenses of the members of the commission, the commission shall be deemed to be within the executive branch of state government, but the commission shall not be subject to the control or direction of any officer or employee of the executive branch except in connection with the appropriation of funds approved by the Legislature. (Added by renumbering Section 8526 by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1625.)
  188. 8503.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. )

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    Commission members serve without compensation and are reimbursed for necessary expenses actually incurred while doing their duties.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. ) ## 8503. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of their duties. (Added by renumbering Section 8502 by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1625.)
  189. 8504.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. )

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    Legislators who serve on the commission are treated as a joint legislative investigating committee and have the powers and duties given to such committees by the Joint Rules.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. ) ## 8504. For the purposes of this chapter the Members of the Legislature serving as members of the commission shall be considered a joint committee of the two houses of the Legislature constituted and acting as an investigating committee, and as such shall have the powers and duties imposed on such committees by the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly. (Added by renumbering Section 8503 by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1625.)
  190. 8506.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. )

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    Vacancies in the commission must be filled the same way the original appointments were made.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. ) ## 8506. All vacancies in the commission membership shall be filled in the same manner in which original appointments were made. (Added by renumbering Section 8507 by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1625.)
  191. 8507.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. )

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    The commission must choose a chairman and vice chairman from among its members, and they cannot be registered in the same political party.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. ) ## 8507. The commission shall select from among its members a chairman and vice chairman, who shall not be registered as members of the same political party. (Added by renumbering Section 8504 by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1625.)
  192. 8508.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. )

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    Six members of the commission make a quorum.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership [8501 - 8508] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. ) ## 8508. Six members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. (Added by renumbering Section 8505 by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1625.)
  193. 85100.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Title of Chapter [85100- 85100.] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 18. )

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    This chapter is named the “Campaign Contribution and Voluntary Expenditure Limits Without Taxpayer Financing Amendments to the Political Reform Act of 1974.”

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Title of Chapter [85100- 85100.] ( Article 1 repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 18. ) ## 85100. This chapter shall be known as the “Campaign Contribution and Voluntary Expenditure Limits Without Taxpayer Financing Amendments to the Political Reform Act of 1974.” (Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 18. Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 7, 2000, election. Operative January 1, 2001, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 102, as amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 241, Sec. 18.)
  194. 85202.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Applicability of the Political Reform Act of 1974 [85202 - 85206] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. )

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    This section says the definitions and provisions of this title control how this chapter is interpreted, unless the act that added the section specifically says otherwise.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Applicability of the Political Reform Act of 1974 [85202 - 85206] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. ) ## 85202. Unless specifically superseded by the act that adds this section, the definitions and provisions of this title shall govern the interpretation of this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 7, 2000, election. Operative January 1, 2001, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 102, as amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 241, Sec. 18.)
  195. 85203.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Applicability of the Political Reform Act of 1974 [85202 - 85206] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. )

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    A “small contributor committee” is a committee that meets all four listed criteria: at least six months in existence, contributions from 100 or more persons, no person contributing more than $200 per calendar year, and contributions to five or more candidates.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Applicability of the Political Reform Act of 1974 [85202 - 85206] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. ) ## 85203. “Small contributor committee” means any committee that meets all of the following criteria: (a) The committee has been in existence for at least six months. (b) The committee receives contributions from 100 or more persons. (c) No one person has contributed to the committee more than two hundred dollars ($200) per calendar year. (d) The committee makes contributions to five or more candidates. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 7, 2000, election. Operative January 1, 2001, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 102, as amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 241, Sec. 18.)
  196. 85204.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Applicability of the Political Reform Act of 1974 [85202 - 85206] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. )

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    This section defines “election cycle” as the period from 90 days before an election until the election date, with a special ballot-return deadline rule for the Public Employees’ Retirement System and Teachers’ Retirement Board.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Applicability of the Political Reform Act of 1974 [85202 - 85206] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. ) ## 85204. “Election cycle,” for purposes of Sections 85309 and 85500, means the period of time commencing 90 days prior to an election and ending on the date of the election. For purposes of the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System and the Teachers’ Retirement Board, “the date of the election” is the deadline to return ballots. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 633, Sec. 11. (SB 1007) Effective January 1, 2011. Note: This section was added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, and approved in Prop. 34 on Nov. 7, 2000.)
  197. 85204.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Applicability of the Political Reform Act of 1974 [85202 - 85206] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. )

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    This section defines two time periods for special elections: the special election cycle and the special runoff election cycle.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Applicability of the Political Reform Act of 1974 [85202 - 85206] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. ) ## 85204.5. With respect to special elections, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Special election cycle” means the day on which the office becomes vacant until the day of the special election. (b) “Special runoff election cycle” means the day after the special election until the day of the special runoff election. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 7, 2000, election. Operative January 1, 2001, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 102, as amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 241, Sec. 18.)
  198. 85205.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Applicability of the Political Reform Act of 1974 [85202 - 85206] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. )

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    This section defines “political party committee.”

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Applicability of the Political Reform Act of 1974 [85202 - 85206] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. ) ## 85205. “Political party committee” means the state central committee or county central committee of an organization that meets the requirements for recognition as a political party pursuant to Section 5100 or 5151 of the Elections Code. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 511, Sec. 11. (AB 1419) Effective January 1, 2014. Note: This section was added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, and approved in Prop. 34 on Nov. 7, 2000.)
  199. 85206.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Applicability of the Political Reform Act of 1974 [85202 - 85206] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. )

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    “Public moneys” means the same thing as in Penal Code Section 426.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 - 91014] ( Title 9 added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Limitations on Contributions [85100 - 85802] ( Chapter 5 added June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73. ) ## ARTICLE 2.5. Applicability of the Political Reform Act of 1974 [85202 - 85206] ( Article 2.5 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. ) ## 85206. “Public moneys” has the same meaning as defined in Section 426 of the Penal Code. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 20. Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 7, 2000, election. Operative January 1, 2001, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 102, as amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 241, Sec. 18.)
  200. 8521.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Purposes and Duties [8521 - 8525] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. )

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    This section states that the Legislature created the commission to help the Governor and the Legislature improve economy, efficiency, and public service in state government.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 1. GENERAL [8000 - 8899.95] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy [8501 - 8542] ( Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Purposes and Duties [8521 - 8525] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038. ) ## 8521. It is the purpose of the Legislature in creating the commission, to secure assistance for the Governor and itself in promoting economy, efficiency, and improved service in the transaction of the public business in the various departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the executive branch of the state government, and in making the operation of all state departments, agencies, and instrumentalities, and all expenditures of public funds, more directly responsive to the wishes of the people as expressed by their elected representatives, by any or all of the following means: (a) By adopting methods and procedures for reducing expenditures to the lowest amount consistent with the efficient performance of essential services, activities, and functions. (b) By eliminating duplication and overlapping of services, activities, and functions, and time-consuming or wasteful practices. (c) By consolidating services, activities, and functions of a similar nature. (d) By abolishing services, activities, and functions not necessary to the efficient conduct of government. (e) By the elimination of unnecessary state departments and agencies, the creation of necessary new state departments and agencies, the reorganization of existing state departments and agencies, and the transfer of functions and responsibilities among state departments and agencies. (f) By defining or redefining the duties and responsibilities of state officers. (g) By revising present provisions for continuing or permanent appropriations of state funds of whatever kind for whatever purpose, by eliminating any such existing provisions, and by adopting new provisions. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2038.)

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