State Legislature: nondisclosure agreements.
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Fiscal committee
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits California lawmakers from entering into or requesting nondisclosure agreements related to the drafting, negotiation, or discussion of proposed legislation. Any such agreements made after the bill’s effective date would be void and unenforceable, with a limited exception for agreements protecting trade secrets, financial information, or proprietary data. The bill aims to increase transparency in the legislative process by preventing secrecy surrounding legislative discussions.
Key provisions
- Members of the Legislature cannot enter into nondisclosure agreements regarding proposed legislation.
- Nondisclosure agreements entered into after the bill’s effective date are void.
- Exceptions exist for agreements protecting trade secrets, financial information, or proprietary information.
- The definition of ‘discussion,’ ‘drafting,’ and ‘negotiation’ are provided for clarity.
- The bill applies only when a lawmaker is acting in their official capacity.
Who is affected
- Members of the California Legislature
- Legislative staff
- Individuals proposing legislation
- The public (through increased legislative transparency)
Notable changes
- Previously, lawmakers could potentially use nondisclosure agreements to shield discussions about proposed legislation.
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