Griset v. Fair Political Practices Commission

Opinion

KENNARD, J.

Government Code section 84305 1 requires candidates for public office, and individuals or groups supporting or opposing a candidate or ballot measure, to identify themselves on any mass mailings they send to prospective voters. In Griset v. Fair Political Practices Com. (1994) 8 Cal.4th 851, 855 [35 Cal.Rptr.2d 659, 884 P.2d 116] (Griset I), this court unanimously upheld the statute’s validity as to candidates and candidate-controlled committees. Because that holding resolved the case before us, we, unlike the Court of Appeal, did not address the broader question of the…