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CA SB401

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Hurtado

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Fair Political Practices Commission to extend any filing deadline under the Political Reform Act of 1974 for individuals living in areas impacted by an emergency situation

  • Defines "emergency situation" as an emergency proclaimed by the Governor or a local governing body under the California Emergency Services Act (Sections 8625 or 8630)

  • Replaces earlier version of the bill that would have prohibited state agency employees from owning financial interests in businesses regulated by or doing business with their employing agency

  • Requires a 2/3 vote in each house of the Legislature to pass, as it amends the Political Reform Act of 1974 (an initiative measure)

Legislative Description

Political Reform Act of 1974: filing deadlines: emergency situations.

Last Action

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/14/2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement1/13/2026
Elections and Constitutional Amendments4/2/2025
Rules2/14/2025

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