The panel consisted of Senators David Carlucci, Jeff Klein and Diane Savino, who consulted members of
public interest groups, think tanks and other
nonpartisan organizations on the impact of a campaign finance reform package proposed by members of the legislature's Independent Democratic Conference.
We'll also be contacting the state Department of Finance, the
nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office, the California State Teachers Retirement System, the California
Public Employee Retirement System, the Brown administration, state lawmakers and staff from both sides of the aisle, school officials, teachers and their union representatives, parents and
interest groups — asking for help understanding this topic and also sharing our findings to seek further comments.