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AB 789 would lift temporary cap on campaign funds for security amid rising threats to public officials
Summary
AB 789 eliminates a lifetime $10,000 cap on campaign funds used for security (through Jan. 1, 2029), citing escalating threats to elected officials, candidates, staff and families. Supporters including the Orange County District Attorney and League of California Cities said the cap is insufficient; the committee discussed limits on payments to
Assemblymember Bonta presented AB 789 to remove a lifetime $10,000 cap on using campaign funds for security expenses for elected officials, candidates, staff and immediate family until Jan. 1, 2029; beginning Jan. 1, 2029, the bill would impose a $10,000 per-calendar-year cap. The author and supporters framed the measure as a response to escalating threats and political violence targeting public officials and candidates.
Supporters included Orange County District Attorney Todd…
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