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CA AB1673
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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Mandates continuing disclosure obligations throughout the proceeding to identify any contributors whose cumulative contributions reach $1,000 or more.
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Requires disclosure of any pecuniary or business interest that contributors have related to the proposed project at issue.
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Allows courts to withhold disclosures from public view if the court finds that confidentiality clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure.
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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