AB2655

Campaign funds: security expenses: security personnel.

Final Passage·6/25/26

California AB2655 allows candidates and elected officers to use campaign funds for security expenses, including personnel, systems, and items, if the.

California AB2655 amends the Government Code to allow candidates and elected officers to use campaign funds for security expenses if the threat arises from their political activities. Security expenses include costs for installing and monitoring electronic security systems, providing personal security, and other tangible security items. Campaign funds cannot be used for payments to relatives or for firearms. Security personnel must hold a license from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 36–0 · Jun 25
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 16

9:30 AM

Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Hearing

Jun 9

9:30 AM

Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Hearing

History

Jul 2

Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.

Jun 25

Senate

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.).

Jun 25

Assembly

In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.