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CA SB 1170

Title: Political Reform Act of 1974: campaign funds.
Author: Caroline Menjivar

Summary
SB 1170, as introduced, Menjivar. Political Reform Act of 1974: campaign funds. Under existing law, campaign funds may not be used for to pay health-related expenses for a candidate, elected officer, or any individual or individuals with authority to approve the expenditure of campaign funds held by a committee, or members of their households.This bill would apply that rule to physical health-related expenses only. This bill would also expressly permit campaign funds to be used to pay or reimburse a non-incumbent candidate for reasonable and necessary mental healthcare expenses if the candidate does not have health insurance or has been denied coverage for mental healthcare expenses by their health insurance, as specified.The Political Reform Act of 1974, an initiative measure, provides that the Legislature may amend the act to further the act’s purposes upon a 2/3 vote of each house of the Legislature and compliance with specified procedural requirements.This bill would declare that it furthers the purposes of the act.

Status
Set for hearing April 30.

Bill Documents
CA SB 1170 - 02/14/24 - Introduced
02/14/24 - CA SB 1170 (02/14/24 - Introduced)

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  • Caroline Menjivar - D
    Senator - State Senate - CA
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