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CA AB2368

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Sam Blakeslee

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits lobbyist employers from making gifts to Members of the Legislature aggregating more than $10 in a calendar month
  • Amends existing law that already prohibited lobbyists and lobbying firms from making gifts exceeding $10 per month to any person
  • Willful violations constitute a misdemeanor subject to existing criminal penalties under the Political Reform Act of 1974
  • Requires 2/3 vote of each house under initiative measure procedures and declares the bill furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974
  • No state reimbursement required because costs are limited to those associated with creating a new crime under Section 17556 of the Government Code

Legislative Description

Political Reform Act of 1974: gift limitations.

Last Action

In committee: Set final hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

5/5/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/6/2010
Elections and Redistricting3/11/2010

Full Bill Text

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