1. Assembly Measures

2. AB 4 Author: Waldron Voter Notifications Adds EC 2155.4
Permits EO to notify a voter via text message or that EO has received the voter’s VRC or updated information and that written notification will be sent.

3. AB 195 Author: Obernolte
Local Measures – Ballot printing specifications.
Existing law requires that initiative measures detail the proposed ordinance.
Now extends to include referendum measures.
Adds EC 13319(c) which defines “impartial synopsis”.
Adds EC 13319(d) which defines “local governing body.”

4. AB 467 Author: Mullin Transportation Measures Sponsored by CSAC.
Exempts EO from printing the entire transportation plan in County VIG.
Entire plan must be posted online by the local transportation authority.
County VIG must include info on viewing the full text.
EO to send printed copy if requested

5. AB 469 Author: Cooper Amends EC 8106
PIL period starts 60 days before start of nomination period
PILs need to be filed by E-118
Eliminates the supplemental PIL period
Decreased the # of signatures needed for offices
Changes the # of signatures per dollar (3/dollar)
Nomination Documents Petitions-in-Lieu

6. AB 606 Author: Berman Sponsored by SOS
Amends EC 2194, 9084, 9086, , 9096 and GC 12173
Allows SOS to post full text of measures on website and not print in State VIG.
Requires SOS to send printed version of full text if requested by voter.
Active hyperlinks in “opt-out” version.
State Voter Information Guide

7. AB 765 Author: Low Special Election Local Initiative Measures
Amends EC 1405, 9111, 9118, 9212, 9310
Repeals EC 9116, 9214, 9311
Requires local initiative measures to be consolidated with the next regular election
Unless district calls for a special election.

8. AB 801 Author: Weber Amends EC 21550 Adds EC 21551-21553
ROV’s duties:
Accept applications and review for qualifications
Rank applications
Remember political party affiliation
Remember not to talk to anyone
Publish top 60 for 30+ days
Can remove names during the 30 day period
Divide names into the 5 districts
Provide to BOS to select the commission
Process must be completed by 12/31/2020
Amends EC 21550
Adds EC
San Diego County
Changes current Redistricting Commission membership numbers and qualifications
Similar to SB 958 (Lara, 2016)

9. AB 837 Author: Low SOS requirements County requirements
Notice in State VIG
SOS website
Posters/materials
County requirements
Notice in County VIG
County website
/text message
VBM notice
Training
No Party Preference Voters at Presidential Primary Elections Amends EC Adds EC , and

10. AB 840 Author: Quirk Unsigned Ballot Statements 1% Manual Tally
Amends EC 3019 and 15360
Changes wording on the unsigned ballot statement.
Unsigned ballot statements may be returned via .
address
Defines minimum amount of ballots that are included in the 1% manual tally

11. AB 918 Author: Bonta
Amends EC , , 4005, 12303, 14200, 14201, 14282
Adds EC & 13400
California Voting for All Act
Facsimile ballots and postings
VBM ballot packets
VCA/all MB elections
Send facsimile ballot if voter has language preference
Everyone else
Send facsimile ballot if voter requests
Request must occur by E-10

12. AB 918 Author: Bonta Website Polling Places County VIG
List of polling places where facsimile ballots are and in what languages by E-14
Assistance in marking ballot
County VIG
Language assistance available
VBM requests
Polling Places
Provide at least two copies of facsimile ballot
>20% provide at least 4 copies
Train precinct board
Sign saying what facsimile ballots available
Sign indicating “languages spoken here”

13. AB 1044 Author: Quirk State VIG Amends EC 3023
Requires SOS to print the “My Voter Status” website for voters to check status of VBM and provisional ballots

14. AB 1104 Author: Chau Amends EC 18320 Modifies definitions of:
Political cyberfraud
Political Web site
The California Political
Cyberfraud Abatement
Act.

15. AB 1154 Nazarian 1% Manual Tally Amends EC 15360
Prohibits EO from conducting the random draw of precincts prior to the polls closing.

16. AB 1194 Author: Dababneh Amends EC 9401
Requires the tax rate statement that is printed in the county VIG to:
Provide an estimate of the annual tax rate
Identify the final year to collect the tax
Local Bond Measures - Tax Rate Statement

17. AB 1367 Author: Berman Improper Signature Gathering Tactics
Amends EC 18660
Extends the penal provisions to:
Person
Company
Organization
Supervisor/official/ organizer
Directs
Knows of

18. AB 1403 Author: Obernolte 2/17/17 3/29/17 4/18/17
Internet voting
SOS procedures and regulations by 1/1/19
3/29/17
return of voted ballot + fax return
4/18/17
return of voted ballot + fax return + mail return
Military and Overseas Voters

19. AB 1403 Author: Obernolte 5/26/2017 4/27/17 6/21/2017 7/5/2017
SOS adopt regulations about:
Unauthorized interception
EO’s ability to use, secure, audit & verify
4/27/17
Return by “electronic means” + mail return
Fax ≠ electronic means
Regulations also to include:
Submission of ballots by “electronic means” including fax.
5/26/2017
SOS to provide report on the return of the voted ballot by electronic means by 1/1/2019
6/21/2017
E+3 fax return of voted ballot
Oppose position
7/5/2017
VR after E-15 if active duty military voter moves

20. AB 1403 Author: Obernolte 7/6/2017 9/1/2017 9/7/2017 Final result….
Removed E+3 fax provision
Support position
9/1/2017
Removed feasibility study requirement
9/7/2017
Conjoined with SB 286
Final result….
Amends EC 3108
Allows military or overseas voter who moved under official active duty orders to register after E-15.
Must provide proof.

21. AB 1729 Author: E&R Committee
Amends EC and GC
1 year retention
Counties have to talk to each other
Petition Retention

22. AB 1730 Author: E&R Committee
Elections Omnibus
Amends EC 2153, 11020, 12262
Allows EO to use various methods to contact voter for an incomplete VRC
NOI must have complete address (city, state, zip)
Boundary changes must happen by E+125 to be in effect for that election

23. Local Government Omnibus Bill
SB 205 Author: Hertzberg
Amends GC 1360
Requires an officer to take the oath of office following any election or appointment and before performing any duties of his or her office.
Local Government Omnibus Bill

24. SB 235 Author: Allen Ballot designations Amends EC 13107
Places additional requirements for ballot designations for candidates running for a judicial office.
Applies to all elections occurring after 1/1/18.

25. SB 511 Author: Stern Amends EC 10 Specifies duties:
Promote voter registration
Encourage voting
Promote pre-registration
Promote civics
Students
New citizens
Prioritize areas
Secretary of State Duties

26. SB 568 Author: Lara Primary Elections
Amends, repeals and adds EC 316, 340, 1000, 1001, 1201, 1202
Changes the Primary to March starting in 2020
Similar legislation to AB 84 (Mullin)

27. SB 665 Author: Moorlach Amends EC 9067, 9166, 9503
Requires supplemental information from organizations & associations to prove who they are
EO can’t use that information to base their selection on
Ballot Measure Arguments

28. Political Reform Bills

29. PRA Bills AB 187, Gloria (Ch. 183) AB 249, Mullin (Ch. 546)
Local ballot measure contribution & expenditure reporting
AB 249, Mullin (Ch. 546)
Campaign disclosures
AB 551, Levine (Ch. 196)
Post employment – independent contractors
AB 867, Cooley (Ch. 749)
Contributions definition
AB 895, Quirk (Ch. 111)
Online campaign statement filing
AB 1620, Dababneh (Ch. 800)
Post government employment – Member of Legislature
SB 45, Mendoza (Ch. 827)
Mass mailings
SB 226, Hertzberg (Ch. 855)
Slate mailers
SB 267, Pan (Ch. 622)
City of Sacramento
SB 358, Stern (Ch. 624)
SOS online filing and disclosure system

30. Vetoed Bills

31. Vetoed Bills AB 894 (Frazier)
Increases the penalty for making a false statement in the candidate statement to $5000.
AB 973 (Low)
Requires counties to have RAVBM system by 1/1/2020.

32. Vetoed Bills AB 1004 (Calderon)
Requires SOS website to have a searchable listing of all elected federal, state and local officials by address.
SB 149 (McGuire)
Requires Presidential candidates to provide tax returns as part of the qualification to appear on the Primary ballot.

33. Thank You!