Attorney General No.

09-0087

Secretary of State No.

1437

Description

Prohibits corporations or other business entities as defined from making contributions or expenditures for political activities except with shareholders’ prior informed consent. Limits total funding for approved political activities to proportion of shareholder votes favoring proposed funding. Defines "political activities" to include contributions or expenditures related to candidates, ballot measures, issue advocacy, political parties, committees, voter registration, or any other political or legislative causes. Imposes criminal penalties for violations against persons expending, consenting to, or receiving prohibited contributions or expenditures. Requires detailed reporting to shareholders. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: State enforcement costs potentially totaling a few hundred thousand dollars annually, partially offset by increased fine revenues.

Proponents

Lance H. Olson

Date

1-15-2010

Document Type

Initiative

Qualified

Failed to Qualify

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