Calif. Senate approves campaign communications disclosure legislation

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – On Thursday the California Senate approved a bill requiring state candidates to file electronic copies of campaign communications with the secretary of state.

If passed, communications would have to be filed no later than 24 hours after first distribution during the period 90 days prior to an election and filed no later than 5 days at any other time. The California Fair Political Practices Commission would enforce the law.