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CA AB1233

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Marc Levine

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires state agencies with separate whistleblower investigation policies to publicly report investigations that substantiate improper governmental activities, similar to reporting requirements for the State Auditor.

  • State agencies must keep confidential the identity of employees involved in substantiated investigations while making findings public.

  • Clarifies that the bill does not require disclosure of public records that are otherwise exempt under state law, including the California Public Records Act.

  • Amends Government Code Section 8547.2 to define terms related to whistleblower protections and adds new Section 8547.16 to establish public reporting requirements for state agencies.

Legislative Description

Whistleblower investigation policy: state agencies.

Last Action

From Senate committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/30/2016
Governmental Organization6/16/2016
Labor and Industrial Relations2/4/2016
Rules1/27/2016
Appropriations1/6/2016
Labor and Employment1/5/2016
Governmental Organization3/23/2015

Full Bill Text

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