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www.fppc.ca.gov FPPC Advice: advice@fppc.ca.gov (866.275.3772) FPPC EAEU • 091-07-2024 • Page 1 of 3 California Fair Political Practices Commission Cryptocurrency Contributions1 Introduction The Political Reform Act (the “Act”)2 defines “a contribution” as any payment made for political purposes without full and adequate consideration being received. With the adoption of Regulation 18421.2, a committee may solicit a contribution of cryptocurrency as a monetary contribution, subject to the specific requirements discussed below. This fact sheet provides an overview of the rules applicable to cryptocurrency campaign contributions as well as general reporting guidance. A. Cryptocurrency Contributions Committees may solicit contributions of cryptocurrency, or virtual currency, in any amount not exceeding any applicable contribution limit. While committees cannot receive cryptocurrency contributions directly, committees may receive these types of contributions through a payment processor selected...

California Fair Political Practices Commission  California State Contribution Limits  (Effective January 1, 2019 ‐ December 31, 2020)    Candidates seeking a state office and committees that make contributions to state candidates are subject to  contribution limits from a single source. (Sections 85301 ‐ 85303.)  Contributions from affiliated entities are  aggregated for purposes of the limits. (Regulation 18215.1.)  The chart below shows the current limits per  contributor for state offices.  The primary, general, special, and special run‐off elections are considered separate  elections.  Contribution limits to candidates apply to each election.  Contribution limits to officeholder and other  committees apply on a calendar year basis.  Contact your city or county about contribution limits for local offices.  Contribution Limits to State Candidates Per Election      Contributor Sources    Candidate or Officeholder  Person (individual, business  entity, committee/PAC)  Small Contributor Committee  (see d...

www.fppc.ca.gov FPPC Advice: advice@fppc.ca.gov (866.275.3772) FPPC EAEU • 016 11-2022 • Page 1 of 11 California Fair Political Practices Commission Frequently Asked Questions: Campaign Activity Getting Started…………………..Page 1 Ballot Measure Committees……Page 3 Fundraising…………….............. Page 4 Expenditures.……………………. Page 6 Communications……………….. Page 7 24-Hour Contribution Reports... Page 7 Enforcement.……………………. Page 8 Candidates……….……………..…Page 8 The FAQs listed below are selected from questions people frequently ask the FPPC about campaign-related activity under the Political Reform Act (“Act”). All efforts have been made to provide helpful, easy-to-understand, answers to common questions. Please note that this fact sheet cannot address all of the unique variables and circumstances related to campaign activity. For more information, see the FPPC’s campaign disclosure manuals or contact the FPPC with specific questions. Getting Started Questions 1. Q. When must...

Form 700 Frequently Asked Questions – 044 10 2025 advice@fppc.ca.gov • 866-275-3772 • www.fppc.ca.gov FAQ’s - 1 California Fair Political Practices Commission Frequently Asked Questions: Form 700 Disclosure General…………Page 1 Income……..............Page 2 Investments…….......Page 3 Real Property....Page 4 Enforcement……....Page 5 Gifts/Travel…….……Page 5 Tickets to Non-Profit and Political Fundraising Events……………………………………………Page 9 The FAQs listed below are selected from questions often asked about the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). Because it is not possible to address all of the unique variables and circumstances related to disclosure, individuals are encouraged to contact the FPPC with specific facts. Most officials must also consult their agency’s conflict of interest code to determine their disclosure level and their reportable interests. The Form 700 is a public document. Form 700s filed by State Legislators and Judges, members of the FPPC, County Supervisors, and City...

An Overview of Conflicts of Interest Under the Political Reform Act May 2022 Contents I. The Basic Prohibition................................................................................................ 2 II. Making, Participating in Making, or Attempting to Influence a Decision.................... 2 A. General Definitions................................................................................................ 2 B. Exceptions............................................................................................................. 3 III. Financial Interests ................................................................................................. 4 IV. Foreseeability of Financial Effect........................................................................... 5 A. Explicitly Involved .................................................................................................. 5 B. Not Explicitly Involved...................................................................

California Fair Political Practices Commission Voluntary Expenditure Ceilings for State Candidates (Effective January 1, 2021 ‐ December 31, 2022) State candidates may voluntarily accept expenditure limits for elections. They must declare on the Candidate Intention Statement (Form 501) whether they accept the voluntary expenditure ceiling established for each election. Candidates who accept the ceiling are designated in either the state ballot pamphlet (statewide candidates) or the voter information portion of the sample ballot (Senate and Assembly candidates) and may purchase space to place a 250‐word statement there. The voluntary expenditure ceilings are effective for elections held between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022. (Regulation 18545.) Voluntary Expenditure Ceilings for State Candidates Office Primary/Special Election General/Special Runoff Election Assembly $649,000 $1,135,000 Senate $973,000 $1,459,000 Board of Equalization $1,621,000 $2,432...

Political Advertising Chart - 6. All Non-Independent Expenditure Ads (except ads by candidates and political party committees) Ad_Disclaimers_Chart_6_Final.pdf Political Advertising Information Fact Sheets Education Document

Political Advertising Disclosures 2. Independent Expenditure Ads on Candidates (except ads by candidates and political party committees) advice@fppc.ca.gov 1.866.275.3772 or 916.322.5660 www.fppc.ca.gov FPPC EEAU • 034-09-2025 • Page 1 of 10 Communication Disclosure and Manner of Display Print ads designed to be individually distributed including mailings, door hangers, flyers, faxes, posters, newspaper and magazine ads and oversized campaign buttons and bumper stickers (buttons 10 inches in diameter or larger and stickers 60 square inches or larger) · “Ad paid for by [committee’s name]” (on file with Form 410 or 461) (Note: a printed letter ad may use “Paid for by” instead of “Ad paid for by”) followed by: · “Ad Committee’s Top Funder(s) [names of top three contributors of $50,000 or more]” each listed on a separate horizontal line, in descending order, beginning with the largest contributor (Note: a printed letter ad may use “Committee Top Funder(s)” instead of “Ad Committee’s Top Funder(s...

2021/2022 Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests Reference Pamphlet California Fair Political Practices Commission 1102 Q Street, Suite 3000 • Sacramento, CA 95811 Email advice: advice@fppc.ca.gov Toll-free advice line: 1 (866) ASK-FPPC • (866) 275-3772 Telephone: (916) 322-5660 • Website: www.fppc.ca.gov December 2021 FPPC Form 700 Reference Pamphlet (2021/2022) advice@fppc.ca.gov • 866-275-3772 • www.fppc.ca.gov Ref. Pamphlet - 2 • Who Must File............................................................................................. Page 3 • Types of Form 700 Filings........................................................................... Page 4 • Where to File............................................................................................... Page 5 • When to File................................................................................................ Page 6 • Terms & Definitions..................................................................................

California Fair Political Practices Commission Political Advertisement Disclosures Under California’s Political Reform Act (the “Act”), committees, generally, must include “Ad paid for by” disclosures on campaign advertising, including campaign mailers, radio and television ads, telephone robocalls, and electronic media ads. Please see the Advertising Disclosure Charts for specific disclosure requirements. The questions below relate to disclosure requirements for committees that purchase advertisements or circulate communications supporting or opposing a state or local candidate or ballot measure in California. This fact sheet is informational only and contains only highlights of selected provisions of the law. It does not carry the weight of the law. For further information, consult the Act and its corresponding regulations, advice letters and opinions. Who Must Use a Disclosure? A candidate’s campaign committee, a political action committee, a ballot measure committee, a political party commit...