Eliminate the Politicians’ Perks Act of 2025.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill aims to increase accountability for California lawmakers by proposing significant changes to the Political Reform Act of 1974. Specifically, it intends to prohibit lawmakers from accepting gifts or trading in stocks, establish a lifetime ban on lobbying activities, remove exemptions from labor and public record laws, and eliminate government pensions for local elected officials. The goal is to reduce potential conflicts of interest and promote greater transparency in government.
Key provisions
- Prohibits lawmakers from accepting gifts.
- Imposes a lifetime ban on lobbying activities for lawmakers.
- Eliminates exemptions for the Legislature from labor, workplace, and public record laws.
- Eliminates government pensions for local elected officials.
Who is affected
- California State Legislators
- Local Elected Officials
- Public Officials
- The Political Reform Act of 1974
Notable changes
- Significant alterations to the existing Political Reform Act.
- Removal of exemptions related to labor and public record laws.
- Elimination of government pensions for local elected officials.
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