Political Reform Act of 1974

The Political Reform Act of 1974 was a law in California creating rules to increase transparency and reduce corruption in political activities. It established the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to oversee campaign finance, lobbying, and elected officials’ conduct. The act requires detailed reporting of campaign contributions and expenditures, limits certain donations, and promotes ethical standards for politicians and political donors. Its goal was to foster public trust in government by making political financing more open and accountable, thereby preventing corruption and undue influence.