Sunset Commission staff recommendations for the PUC are solutions in search of a problem-a problem that doesn't exist. This is another example of how the Commission has forgotten its mission to identify and eliminate waste, duplication, and inefficiency.
Election Integrity
Ban Foreign Funding in Ballot Propositions
Despite federal laws prohibiting foreign funding of candidate elections, foreign individuals and entities are still able to fund campaigns related to state and local ballot initiatives in multiple jurisdictions, creating a loophole that hostile foreign actors can exploit to influence American elections. Key points: Federal law prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to candidate campaigns or...
April 6, 2026