CA SB1443

Prohibits lobbyists and lobbying firms from making any gifts to persons, acting as intermediaries, or arranging gifts by others, eliminating the previous $10-per-month threshold.

Reduces the gift acceptance limit for elected state officers, local government elected officers, and designated employees from $250 to $200 per calendar year from a single source.

Creates new restrictions on candidates for elective state office, elected state officers, and legislative officials prohibiting gifts of event tickets (professional/amateur entertainment and sports), golf outings, recreational trips, spa services, and cash equivalents.

Reduces from $250 to $200 the aggregate gift value that triggers a financial interest disclosure requirement for public officials in decision-making involving gift donors.

Authorizes the Fair Political Practices Commission to increase gift limitation amounts on January 1 of odd-numbered years based on Consumer Price Index changes, beginning January 1, 2015.