To: The California State House, The California State Senate, and Governor Gavin Newsom
Pass the "Sunshine in Campaigns Act" now.
California state legislators: Pass the "Sunshine in Campaigns Act" now.
Why is this important?
This is a comprehensive approach that strengthens the reporting requirements, improves disclosure, modernizes the online filing system, and increases the fines for violations.
SB 2, 3, and 27:
• Close the non profit reporting loophole. This would prevent future campaigns from Receiving millions from donors, or out of state interests, without having to disclose their sources.
• Requires candidates to“stand by their ads.”
• Toughens slate mailer disclosures
• Requires the Secretary of State to create a new online reporting system
• Creates regular, more frequent reporting requirements
• Increases fines for violations
• Requires disclosure of the top donors on all television, radio, print and web ads.
Back in January, when the bills were introduced, there was some conflicting language between them, even though all four bills were dedicated to disclosure of campaign contributions. So the authors, Senators Lieu, Leland, Correa, and Leno worked with each other to ensure that all four bills were compatible and made a comprehensive package.
Now, all four senators have endorsed each other’s bills and Common Cause has endorsed all four bills.
The Sunshine in Campaigns Act
• SB 2 authored by Sen. Ted Lieu
• SB 3 authored by Sen. Leland Yee
• SB 27 authored by Sen. Lou Correa
The Disclose Act
• SB 52 authored by Sen. Mark Leno.
California could turn the tide on election reform by passing the The Sunshine in Campaigns Act and the California Disclose Act, measures that would shed light on the shadowy interests who depend on secrecy to influence elections.
SB 2, 3, and 27:
• Close the non profit reporting loophole. This would prevent future campaigns from Receiving millions from donors, or out of state interests, without having to disclose their sources.
• Requires candidates to“stand by their ads.”
• Toughens slate mailer disclosures
• Requires the Secretary of State to create a new online reporting system
• Creates regular, more frequent reporting requirements
• Increases fines for violations
• Requires disclosure of the top donors on all television, radio, print and web ads.
Back in January, when the bills were introduced, there was some conflicting language between them, even though all four bills were dedicated to disclosure of campaign contributions. So the authors, Senators Lieu, Leland, Correa, and Leno worked with each other to ensure that all four bills were compatible and made a comprehensive package.
Now, all four senators have endorsed each other’s bills and Common Cause has endorsed all four bills.
The Sunshine in Campaigns Act
• SB 2 authored by Sen. Ted Lieu
• SB 3 authored by Sen. Leland Yee
• SB 27 authored by Sen. Lou Correa
The Disclose Act
• SB 52 authored by Sen. Mark Leno.
California could turn the tide on election reform by passing the The Sunshine in Campaigns Act and the California Disclose Act, measures that would shed light on the shadowy interests who depend on secrecy to influence elections.