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SB 1432CALIFORNIASession 20252026

SB 1432 updates California campaign filing rules, lobbyist disclosure requirements, and commission staffing

Original title: Political Reform Act of 1974.

September 4, 2026

Political Reform Act Campaign Finance Lobbying Elections California Law PoliticalReformActof1974

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.May 7, 2026

Version history & redline

3 versions on file

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Comparing 03/05/26 - Introduced → 04/14/26 - Amended Senate

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The Frame

What this does

These changes impact how judicial candidates register for office, how lobbyists must notify public officials about gift rules, and how the state's ethics watchdog manages its internal staffing.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Judicial candidates

They must now file their statement of intention to be a candidate electronically with the Secretary of State.

Lobbyists and lobbying firms

They must update the font size on event invitations to comply with the new 10-point minimum requirement.

Fair Political Practices Commission

The commission gains new authority to align its civil service job classifications with other state agencies.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

SB 1432 requires judicial candidates to file statements of intention electronically, increases the font size for lobbyist gift disclosures, and allows the Fair Political Practices Commission to share civil service job classifications with other state agencies.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does this bill change lobbyist gift disclosures?

It increases the minimum font size for the required 'Attendance at this event by a public official will constitute acceptance of a reportable gift' statement from 8-point to 10-point Roman boldface type.

Are judicial candidates affected by this bill?

Yes, judicial candidates are now explicitly required to file their to run for office electronically with the Secretary of State.

Why It Matters

These changes impact how judicial candidates register for office, how lobbyists must notify public officials about gift rules, and how the state's ethics watchdog manages its internal staffing.

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Discoveries

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Administrative Flexibility

The bill reverses a specific restriction on the Fair Political Practices Commission's ability to manage its own civil service classifications.

Fair Political Practices Commission

Connected Entities

organizationSecretary of State“The office where candidates must file statements of intention.”Map →

otherPolitical Reform Act of 1974“The primary law governing campaign finance, lobbying, and ethics in California.”Map →

organizationFair Political Practices Commission“The state agency responsible for administering the Political Reform Act.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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