SB 42 – Assembly Elections Committee
Ending the Statewide Ban on Public Financing of Elections
This bill would send a constitutional amendment to voters to end California's ban on public election financing. It expands access beyond charter cities like LA and Sacramento, enabling more diverse candidates, stronger campaign accountability, and less dark and corporate money–helping restore voters’ trust in democracy.
Bill info from the legislature
Issues: Democracy & Worker's Rights
Supported
Signed into Law
Status:
Signed into Law
Assembly:
59 Yes
20 No
1 Abstain
Senate:
29 Yes
8 No
3 Abstain
Governor:
Signed
