Raw files
Definitions, record layouts and data dictionaries for the 80 raw files released from the California Secretary of State's CAL-ACCESS database. For experts only.
Campaign files
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| CVR_SO_CD | The cover page for statement-of-organization forms that create or terminate an entity. |
| CVR2_SO_CD | Extra information from a statement-of-organization form. |
| CVR_CAMPAIGN_DISCLOSURE_CD | The cover page of campaign-disclosure forms. |
| CVR2_CAMPAIGN_DISCLOSURE_CD | Extra information from campaign-disclosure forms. |
| CVR3_VERIFICATION_INFO_CD | Verification information from campaign-disclosure forms. |
| DEBT_CD | Itemized campaign debts. |
| EXPN_CD | Itemized campaign expenditures. |
| LOAN_CD | Itemized campaign loans. |
| RCPT_CD | Itemized campaign contributions. |
| S401_CD | Payments and other disclosures made by slate-mailer organizations. |
| F495P2_CD | Supplemental pre-election campaign statements. |
| S496_CD | Itemized independent expenditures made in the 90 days before an election. |
| S497_CD | Campaign contributions made or received in the 90 days before an election. |
| S498_CD | Payments received by slate-mailer organizations in the 90 days before an election. |
| F501_502_CD | Candidate intention statements. |
Common files
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| FILERNAME_CD | A combination of CAL-ACCESS tables created by the state to consolidate filer information. |
| FILER_FILINGS_CD | An index that links filers to their filings. |
| FILINGS_CD | All links and associations to a filing. |
| HDR_CD | Electronic-filing headers with vendor and CalFormat version. |
| HEADER_CD | Lookup table used to report Form 460 information in the Agency Management System. |
| SMRY_CD | Summary totals from filings. |
| CVR_E530_CD | The cover page of Electronic Form 530. |
| SPLT_CD | Split transaction records used as a child record for a number of forms. |
| TEXT_MEMO_CD | Text memos attached to electronic filings. |
| ACRONYMS_CD | Acronyms and their definitions. |
| ADDRESS_CD | Addresses drawn from across the system. |
| FILERS_CD | All links and associations to a filer. |
| FILER_ACRONYMS_CD | Links acronyms to filers. |
| FILER_ADDRESS_CD | Links filers and addresses. |
| FILER_ETHICS_CLASS_CD | Ethics training events for lobbyists. |
| FILER_INTERESTS_CD | Links a filer to interest codes. |
| FILER_LINKS_CD | Links filers to each other. |
| FILER_STATUS_TYPES_CD | An undocumented table. |
| FILER_TO_FILER_TYPE_CD | Links a filer to a set of characteristics that describe the filer. |
| FILER_TYPES_CD | Lookup table describing filer types. |
| FILER_XREF_CD | Maps legacy filer identification numbers to current filer identification numbers. |
| FILING_PERIOD_CD | Metadata for filing periods. |
| GROUP_TYPES_CD | Lookup table for group types. |
| IMAGE_LINKS_CD | Links images to filers and accounts. |
| LEGISLATIVE_SESSIONS_CD | Start and end dates for legislative sessions. |
| LOOKUP_CODES_CD | Definitions for some lookup codes. |
| NAMES_CD | A collection of names from across the database. |
| RECEIVED_FILINGS_CD | Undocumented. |
| REPORTS_CD | Undocumented. |
Lobbying files
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| CVR_REGISTRATION_CD | The cover page of lobbying-registration forms. |
| CVR2_REGISTRATION_CD | Additional names provided on lobbying-registration forms. |
| LOBBY_AMENDMENTS_CD | Amendments to lobbyist-registration forms. |
| LOBBYING_CHG_LOG_CD | Log of lobbyist filings compiled for display on the state website. |
| LEMP_CD | Lobbyist employers and subcontracted clients. |
| CVR_LOBBY_DISCLOSURE_CD | The cover page of lobbying-disclosure forms. |
| CVR2_LOBBY_DISCLOSURE_CD | Extra information from the cover sheets of lobbyist-disclosure form. |
| F690P2_CD | Amendments to lobbying-disclosure filings. |
| LATT_CD | Attachments for lobbying payments. |
| LEXP_CD | Lobbying activity expenditures. |
| LCCM_CD | Lobbyist campaign contributions. |
| LPAY_CD | Payments made or received by lobbying firms. |
| LOTH_CD | Payments to other lobbying firms. |
Inactive files
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| BALLOT_MEASURES_CD | Ballot-measure dates and times. |
| CVR_F470_CD | The cover page for officeholder and candidate short and supplemental forms. |
| FILER_TYPE_PERIODS_CD | Undocumented. |
| LOBBYIST_CONTRIBUTIONS1_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of campaign contributions made by lobbyists. |
| LOBBYIST_CONTRIBUTIONS2_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of campaign contributions made by lobbyists. |
| LOBBYIST_CONTRIBUTIONS3_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of campaign contributions made by lobbyists. |
| LOBBYIST_EMP_LOBBYIST1_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| LOBBYIST_EMP_LOBBYIST2_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| LOBBYIST_EMPLOYER1_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| LOBBYIST_EMPLOYER2_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| LOBBYIST_EMPLOYER3_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| LOBBYIST_EMPLOYER_FIRMS1_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| LOBBYIST_EMPLOYER_FIRMS2_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| LOBBYIST_EMPLOYER_HISTORY_CD | Undocumented. |
| LOBBYIST_FIRM1_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| LOBBYIST_FIRM2_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| LOBBYIST_FIRM3_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| LOBBYIST_FIRM_EMPLOYER1_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| LOBBYIST_FIRM_EMPLOYER2_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| LOBBYIST_FIRM_HISTORY_CD | Undocumented. |
| LOBBYIST_FIRM_LOBBYIST1_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| LOBBYIST_FIRM_LOBBYIST2_CD | Deprecated table for the disclosure of lobbyist relationships. |
| EFS_FILING_LOG_CD | Logs from the Electronic Filing Subsystem, which accepts and validates electronic filings. |