Plain English Breakdown
The official text states the bill is operative only if AB 827 also passes and this bill is enacted last, creating a dependency on another piece of legislation.
Protecting Voter Contact Info for Elected Officials and Candidates
This law keeps the home address, phone number, and email of elected officials and candidates private on voter lists, with exceptions only for news reporters or government work.
What This Bill Does
- Exempts federal, state, and local elected officials or candidates from rules that require sharing their contact information.
- Allows county elections officials to share this information only for journalistic or governmental purposes under specific conditions.
- Requires the Secretary of State to send a list of federal and state officials to each county so they can mark records as confidential within 5 business days.
- Directs county officials to remove these private details from any voter lists, rosters, or indexes they create.
- Allows an elected official or candidate to choose not to have their contact information kept confidential.
Who It Names or Affects
- Federal, state, and local elected officials who are registered voters.
- Candidates running for federal, state, or local office who are registered voters.
- County elections officials responsible for managing voter records.
- The Secretary of State's office.
Terms To Know
- Confidential
- Information that is kept private and not shared with the general public unless allowed by law.
- State-mandated local program
- A new task required by state law that county officials must perform, which may cost money to complete.
Limits and Unknowns
- The effective date of the law is not listed in the provided text.
- This bill only works if another bill (AB 827) also passes and this bill becomes law last.
- Reimbursement for costs depends on a decision by the Commission on State Mandates.