CA AB2661

Establishes conflict-of-interest requirements for State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission members and employees under the Political Reform Act of 1974

Prohibits individuals who received substantial income in the 2 years prior to appointment from load-serving entities or persons involved in electricity generation, transmission, distribution, or major component manufacturing from serving as Energy Commission members

Prevents Energy Commission members and employees from maintaining relationships as partners, employers, employees, or consultants with attorneys or agents representing parties in proceedings where the Energy Commission has a direct and substantial interest

Grants the Fair Political Practices Commission authority to exempt members or employees from these restrictions if their financial interest is not sufficiently substantial to affect the integrity of their service

Requires no state reimbursement to local agencies or school districts for implementation costs related to changes in criminal penalties or definitions