CA AB1828

Eliminates the $250 contribution threshold and instead applies conflict-of-interest disclosure and disqualification provisions to any contribution or behested payment of $5,000 or more that is reportable under the Political Reform Act.

Prohibits State Board of Equalization members from accepting contributions from parties, participants, or their agents within three months after rendering a decision in an adjudicatory proceeding where the member participated in making or influencing the decision.

Requires parties, participants, and agents to disclose any contributions made to board members within three months following a decision in an adjudicatory proceeding, with disclosures to be made within 30 days and published on the board's Internet website.

Requires board members to disclose on the record of any adjudicatory proceeding if they received a reportable contribution or behested payment from a party, participant, or agent within the preceding 12 months.

Expands criminal penalties under the Quentin L. Kopp Conflict of Interest Act to include violations of the new provisions, with potential fines up to $10,000 or three times the amount improperly disclosed.