FPPC

The mission of the Fair Political Practices Commission is to promote the #integrity of state and local #government in California. Led By: Chair Adam E. Silver

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The FPPC is currently experiencing email disruptions due to a widespread Microsoft 365 service outage.

Email communications with the FPPC may be temporarily affected. We are monitoring the situation and will provide updates as service is restored.

Thank you for your patience.

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Ahead of Election Day, the FPPC's proactive outreach efforts delivered results:
📋 205 referrals statewide
✅ 97% resolved
⚖️ 19 referred to Enforcement
📈 15 brought into compliance
https://t.co/D29ZA2fStd

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Please join us in welcoming Judy B. Lloyd to the FPPC!

Appointed by State Controller Malia M. Cohen, Commissioner Lloyd brings decades of public service and leadership experience.

Welcome, Commissioner Lloyd!

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We are extending our telephone advice hours to help candidates and committees on the November 3, 2026 ballot meet the October 22 second pre-election campaign statement deadline.

📅 Monday, Oct 19 – Thursday, Oct 22
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
🕜 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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How is technology shaping the 2026 election? Join FPPC Chair Adam E. Silver for a discussion on AI, deepfakes, election transparency, and the future of technology in politics.

📅 Thursday, October 1 | 12–1 p.m. PT
📍 Sacramento

RSVP: https://t.co/S1cUUYcXjs

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“FPPC is proud to support AB 1130, which builds on years of work to address the growing use of paid influencers in political campaigns," said Adam E. Silver, Chair, FPPC.
https://t.co/yhw9CLHwib

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Candidates on the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot: Your deadline to file a Declaration of Candidacy and Candidate Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) is Friday, August 7. To help, the FPPC has extended telephone advice hours.

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AB 1130 would increase transparency for social media content that has been paid for by a campaign committee and improve compliance with current law.

https://t.co/4WX8WveA3R

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ICYMI: FPPC is weighing AI for its own work. Adam E. Silver said the commission is exploring tools that would flag patterns in campaign reports, with investigators who are former peace officers and FBI investigators. https://t.co/nw7ZgkV7cl

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Today, the Fair Political Practices Commission voted to support AB 1130 by Assemblymember Berman. AB 1130 would increase liabilities for both the social media influencer and campaign that paid them if the content creator fails to provide a disclaimer.
https://t.co/UTo5QneJUV

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Chair Adam E. Silver spoke with @politico about the growing role of AI & paid political influencers in campaigns. The Chair also discussed AB 1130 (Berman), legislation that would strengthen accountability for paid political influencer disclosures.

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Learn more about post-election requirements in the FPPC Candidate Toolkit: https://t.co/9qc1o28urf

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🗳️ Primary election day may be over, but campaign filing responsibilities don't end on Election Day. Candidates and treasurers must continue filing required campaign statements until their committee is properly terminated.

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Who are the top contributors in CA's June 2026 Primary Election? The Top Ten Contributor Lists highlight the largest contributors reported by committees that have raised at least $1 million to support or oppose a state candidate or ballot measure. https://t.co/Z7XmlFQjG4

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or state ballot measure during the 90 days before, or on the date of, the election. The 24-hour reporting window comes quickly. Make sure you are tracking expenditures and filing timelines closely to stay compliant.

Learn more: https://t.co/DgCqasdrYd

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Reminder for anyone making independent expenditures in connection with California state elections: A Form 496 must be filed within 24 hours when independent expenditures totaling $1,000 or more (in the aggregate) are made to support or oppose a single state candidate

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State candidates and their controlled committees listed on the June 2 ballot must meet the following reporting deadlines:

• May 21, 2026: 2nd Pre-Election
• July 31, 2026: Semi-Annual

Learn more: https://t.co/GEGuq3V3Ib

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📢 FPPC Form 496 🗳️Stay compliant with Independent Expenditure reporting:

🔹 24-Hour Filing: Required if expenditures total $1,000+ within 90 days of an election.
🔹 10-Day Filing: Required for $5,000+ toward ballot measure qualifications.

https://t.co/DgCqasdrYd

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We are hosting a free training on Completing Campaign Forms 460 & 497 - a must-attend for candidates, treasurers, and anyone involved in campaign reporting.

📅 May 6, 2026
🕐 1:00 – 2:30 PM
💻 Live webinar (registration required)

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/AC71SYYQNR

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FPPC Chair Adam E. Silver will join a panel of ethics leaders to discuss how to effectively engage legislators and advocate for your agency. Don’t miss this opportunity to attend this Council on Governmental Ethics Laws session.

🔗https://t.co/haK2stvZ2H