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CA AB1673

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Rudy Salas

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires plaintiffs or petitioners in CEQA challenges to file an affidavit identifying every person or entity that contributed $1,000 or more toward the action's costs.

  • Mandates continuing disclosure obligations throughout the proceeding to identify any contributors whose cumulative contributions reach $1,000 or more.

  • Requires disclosure of any pecuniary or business interest that contributors have related to the proposed project at issue.

  • Allows courts to withhold disclosures from public view if the court finds that confidentiality clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure.

  • Authorizes courts to compel compliance with disclosure requirements and may dismiss the action or proceeding for failure to comply.

Legislative Description

California Environmental Quality Act: judicial challenge: litigation transparency: identification of contributors.

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources3/18/2019

Full Bill Text

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