California AB596 amends the Elections Code to require disclosure of supporters and opponents of statewide ballot measures.

California AB596 modifies the Elections Code to mandate that ballot labels for statewide referendum measures include lists of supporters and opponents. Supporters must be nonprofit organizations, businesses, or individuals who have supported the measure and meet certain criteria, such as having been in existence for at least four years. Opponents must be those who have opposed the measure and also meet similar criteria. The lists must not exceed 125 characters and must be accompanied by documentation verifying the entities' existence and positions.

California AB596 amends the Elections Code to require disclosure of supporters and opponents of statewide ballot measures.

California AB596 modifies the Elections Code to mandate that ballot labels for statewide referendum measures include lists of supporters and opponents. Supporters must be nonprofit organizations, businesses, or individuals who have supported the measure and meet certain criteria, such as having been in existence for at least four years. Opponents must be those who have opposed the measure and also meet similar criteria. The lists must not exceed 125 characters and must be accompanied by documentation verifying the entities' existence and positions.