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AB 351

Campaign contributions: agency officers.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tina McKinnor

AB 351 restricts campaign contributions to California public agency officers, but failed its first committee vote despite reconsideration eligibility.

In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.
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Bill Summary · AB 351

Legislative bill overview

AB 351 restricts campaign contributions to public agency officers in California, though the specific contribution limits or prohibitions are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill was introduced by Assemblyember Tina McKinnor and recently failed passage in committee, though reconsideration was granted.

Why is this important

Campaign finance regulations directly affect how political candidates and elected officials are funded, which influences transparency, corruption prevention, and electoral competitiveness. Restrictions on contributions to agency officers could reshape funding dynamics for local and state officials while potentially affecting their independence from special interests.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope: Unclear which "agency officers" are covered (local, state, appointed, elected) and whether restrictions apply uniformly across different agency types
  • Free speech implications: Campaign contribution limits face constitutional scrutiny under Citizens United and related precedents regarding political speech protection
  • Enforcement challenges: Determining compliance and preventing circumvention through dark money groups, independent expenditures, or indirect funding mechanisms

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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