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The document provides instructions for filing California Form 497, which is required for state and local committees to report contributions of $1,000 or more made or received within 90 days before an election or on the election date. It outlines specific situations that necessitate filing, including contributions related to candidates, ballot measures, and political party committees. The form must be submitted electronically or via personal delivery, with strict deadlines for reporting contributions. Additionally, it details the requirements for both state and local committees regarding contribution amounts and types.

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What is the maximum donation for the California campaign?

A candidate may not make a contribution over the $5,500 limit to another candidate in jursidictions subject to the default state contribution limit, with limited exceptions related to recall elections, legal defense funds, and candidate controlled ballot measure committees.

What is the major donor report in California?

Generally, the first statement a major donor files is the 24-Hour/10-Day Contribution Report, Form 497. This report is due for certain contributions of $1,000 or more made within 90 days before a state or local election or on the date of the election.

What is a FPPC Form 497?

24-Hour/10-Day Contribu- tion Reports (Form 497) The Political Reform Act (Act) requires primarily formed ballot measure committees to file the Form 497 within 24 hours of receiving contributions totaling $1,000 or more from a single source during the 90 days before an election, including the date of the election.

What is the major donor report in California?

What is a form 497?

A state recipient committee that files electronically and makes contributions totaling $5,000 or more to a state ballot measure committee must file Form 497 within 10 business days. If all required information is reported on a 90-day election cycle report, this 10-business day report is not required.

What is a Form 497 in California?

State committees must file a Form 497 in the following situations: Contributions that total in the aggregate $1,000 or more within the 90-day election cycle that are either: made to a candidate, officeholder or ballot measure committee; or received by a candidate, officeholder or ballot measure.

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