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CA AB2654

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Vince Fong

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits lobbyists and certain public officials (Members and employees of the Legislature, public officials, and employees of the Governor's office) from entering into or requesting nondisclosure agreements relating to the drafting, negotiation, discussion, or creation of legislation.

  • Voids and makes unenforceable any nondisclosure agreement relating to legislation that is entered into after the bill's effective date.

  • Establishes that violations constitute a crime under the Political Reform Act of 1974, punishable as a misdemeanor.

  • Declares that the bill furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974, allowing passage with a two-thirds vote requirement.

  • Specifies that no state reimbursement is required because any local costs result from the creation of a new crime.

Legislative Description

Political Reform Act of 1974: nondisclosure agreements.

Last Action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

4/25/2024

Committee Referrals

Elections4/22/2024
Governmental Organization3/21/2024

Full Bill Text

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