All FPPC Manuals

The campaign disclosure and lobbying manuals are prepared to assist candidates, committees and lobbyists in complying with the Act’s numerous and often detailed rules. The manuals are written in a “user friendly” format and contain several examples, FAQs and Quick Tips. If a committee’s or lobbyist’s activity raises issues not discussed in the applicable manual, contact the FPPC for assistance.

To help better serve you, in addition to providing a link to the entire manual, there are links to each chapter of each manual for faster download.

Campaign and Lobbying Manuals

Entire Manual 1
Introduction
Chapter 1 - State Contribution and Expenditure Rules
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Chapter 3 - Finances and Recordkeeping
Chapter 4 - Contributions
Chapter 5 - Contribution Restrictions
Chapter 6 - Use of Campaign Funds
Chapter 7 - Communications
Chapter 8 - Advertisement Disclosures
Chapter 9 - Committee Report - Form 460
Chapter 10 - When and Where to File Form 460
Chapter 11 - After the Election
Chapter 12 - Primarily Formed Committees Reporting Independent Expenditures
Appendix - About the Political Reform Act/How to Get Help

Entire Manual 2
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Local City and County Contribution Rules (AB 571)
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Chapter 3 - Finance Rules
Chapter 4 - Contributions
Chapter 5 - Contribution Restrictions
Chapter 6 - Use of Campaign Funds
Chapter 7 - Communications
Chapter 8 - Advertisement Disclosures
Chapter 9 - Committee Reports (Form 460)
Chapter 10 - When and Where to File Form 460
Chapter 11 - Additional Reports
Chapter 12 - After the Election
Appendix - About the Political Reform Act/How to Get Help

Entire Manual 3
Introduction
Chapter 1 - What is a Ballot Measure Committee?
Chapter 2 - Finances/Recordkeeping
Chapter 3 - Contributions
Chapter 4 - Contribution Restrictions
Chapter 5 - Use of Campaign Funds
Chapter 6 - Communications
Chapter 7 - Advertisement Disclaimers
Chapter 8 - 24-Hour Contribution Reports (Form 497)
Chapter 9 - Committee Reports (Form 460)
Chapter 10 - When and Where to File Form 460
Chapter 11 - Additional Reports
Chapter 12 - After the Election
Chapter 13 - Multipurpose Organizations
Appendix - About the Political Reform Act/How to Get Help

Please note: Campaign Manual 4 does not yet contain the most recent advertisement disclaimer information. For disclaimers on advertisements by general purpose recipient committees, please refer to these Advertisement Disclaimer Charts.

Entire Manual 4
Introduction
Chapter 1 - What is a General Purpose Committee?
Chapter 2 - Statement of Organization (Form 410)
Chapter 3 - Finances/Recordkeeping
Chapter 4 - Contributions
Chapter 5 - State Contribution Limits
Chapter 6 - Contribution Restrictions
Chapter 7 - Use of Campaign Funds
Chapter 8 - Communications
Chapter 9 - Advertisement Disclaimers
Chapter 10 - 24-Hour Contribution Reports (Form 497)
Chapter 11 - Independent Expenditure Reporting
Chapter 12 - Committee Reports (Form 460)
Chapter 13 - When and Where to File Form 460
Chapter 14 - Political Party Committees
Chapter 15 - Multipurpose Organizations
Appendix - About the Political Reform Act/How to Get Help

Entire Manual 5
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Are You a Committee?
Chapter 2 - Contributions
Chapter 3 - Advertisement Disclaimers
Chapter 4 - Reporting Requirements
Appendix - About the Political Reform Act/How to Get Help

Entire Manual 6
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Committee Qualification
Chapter 2 - Advertisement Disclaimers
Chapter 3 - Reporting
Appendix - About the Political Reform Act/How to Get Help

Entire Manual 7
Introduction
Chapter 1 - What is a Slate Mailer Organization?
Chapter 2 - Disclaimer Requirements
Chapter 3 - Reporting Requirements
Chapter 4 - Recordkeeping Requirements
Appendix - About the Political Reform Act/How to Get Help

Lobbying Disclosure Information Manual
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Lobbying Filers: Qualification Rules
Chapter 2 - Lobbying Reports: An Overview
Chapter 3 - Registration Procedures
Chapter 4 - Activity Expense Reporting
Chapter 5 - Quarterly Disclosure Reports
Chapter 6 - Recordkeeping
Chapter 7 - Restrictions
Appendix - About the Political Reform Act/How to Get Help

All FPPC Manuals

Campaign and Lobbying Manuals

Campaign Disclosure Manual 1 – Information for State Candidates, Their Controlled Committees, and Primarily Formed Committees for State Candidates

Campaign Disclosure Manual 2 – Information for Local Candidates, Superior Court Judges, Their Controlled Committees, and Primarily Formed Committees for Local Candidates

Campaign Disclosure Manual 3 – Information for Ballot Measure Committees

Campaign Disclosure Manual 4 – Information for General Purpose Committees

Campaign Disclosure Manual 5 – Information for Major Donor Committees

Campaign Disclosure Manual 6 – Information for Independent Expenditure Committees

Campaign Disclosure Manual 7 – Information for Slate Mailer Organizations

Lobbying Disclosure Manual – Information for Lobbyists, Lobbyist Employers, and Lobbying Firms