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Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3: Certification Of Voting SystemsArticle 5: Voting Modernization Bond Act Of 2002 (Shelley-Hertzberg Act)
Topics: Definitions Election Costs
Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3: Certification Of Voting SystemsArticle 5: Voting Modernization Bond Act Of 2002 (Shelley-Hertzberg Act)
Topics: Definitions Election Costs Voting Equipment and Technology
Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3: Certification Of Voting SystemsArticle 6: Direct Recording Electronic Voting Systems
Topics: Definitions Paper Audit Trail
Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems
Topics: Definitions Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology
Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 5: Voting System Replacement Contracts
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Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 5: Voting System Replacement Contracts
Topics: Definitions Election Costs Responsibilities - Election Officials Voting Equipment and Technology
Code: Division 20: Election CampaignsChapter 1: Endorsements Of Candidates
Topics: Definitions Electioneering Cybersecurity Election Offenses
Code: Division 20: Election CampaignsChapter 3: Campaign FundsArticle 1: Solicitation
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Code: Division 20: Election CampaignsChapter 5: Fair Campaign PracticesArticle 2: Definitions
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Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 1: General Provisions
Topics: Definitions Criteria Redistricting
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 2: Fair and Inclusive Redistricting for Municipalities and Political Subdivisions (Fair Maps) Act of 2023
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 6: Supervisorial Districts
Topics: Definitions Political Parties Election Precincts Redistricting
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 6.3: County Of Los Angeles Citizens Redistricting Commission
Topics: Definitions Redistricting
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 6.4: County of Riverside Citizens Redistricting Commission
Topics: Definitions Redistricting
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 6.5: County Of San Diego Independent Redistricting Commission
Topics: Definitions Qualifications - Candidates Political Parties Special Commissions Responsibilities - Election Officials
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 6.7: County of Fresno Citizens Redistricting Commission
Topics: Definitions Redistricting
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 6.8: County of Kern Citizens Redistricting Commission
Topics: Definitions Redistricting
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 6.9: County of Orange Citizens Redistricting Commission
Topics: Definitions Redistricting
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 6.10: County of Sacramento Citizens Redistricting Commission
Topics: Definitions Redistricting
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 7: City ElectionsArticle 2: Chartered Cities
Topics: Definitions Criteria Redistricting
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 9: Advisory And Independent Redistricting Commissions
Topics: Definitions Redistricting
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Topics: Definitions Petition Requirements
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Topics: Definitions Petition Requirements
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Topics: Definitions Petition Requirements Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Political Parties
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Definitions Petition Requirements Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Political Parties
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Topics: Definitions Petition Requirements Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Political Parties
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Definitions Petition Requirements Political Parties
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Topics: Definitions Petition Requirements
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Definitions Petition Requirements Campaign Finance
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Definitions Petition Requirements Campaign Finance Political Parties
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Definitions Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Political Parties
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
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Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
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Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
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Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Definitions Public Disclosure and Reporting
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
Topics: Definitions Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Political Parties Election Offenses
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
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Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 2: Definitions
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Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 3: Fair Political Practices Commission
Topics: Definitions Public Disclosure and Reporting Record Retention and Confidentiality Responsibilities - Election Officials
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 3: Fair Political Practices Commission
Topics: Definitions Causes of Action Enforcement Election Offenses
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 4: Campaign Disclosure
Topics: Definitions Political Parties Enforcement
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 4: Campaign Disclosure
Topics: Definitions Campaign Finance Political Parties Enforcement
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 4: Campaign Disclosure
Topics: Definitions Political Committee Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Political Parties
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 4: Campaign Disclosure
Topics: Definitions Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance