Political Reform Act of 1974: lobbyist employers: fictitious appearances.
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Overview
This bill expands the Political Reform Act of 1974 to prohibit lobbyist employers—individuals or entities that employ lobbyists or contract with lobbying firms—from creating a fictitious appearance of public support or opposition to legislative or administrative actions, or from using fictitious names when sending communications to public officials. It clarifies that this prohibition applies to lobbyist employers in addition to lobbyists and lobbying firms themselves. The bill also clarifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to the creation of a new crime.
Key provisions
- Prohibits lobbyist employers from creating a fictitious appearance of public favor or disfavor.
- Prohibits lobbyist employers from using fictitious names when communicating with public officials.
- Defines ‘lobbyist employer’ as a person who employs lobbyists or contracts with lobbying firms.
- Expands the scope of the Political Reform Act of 1974 to include lobbyist employers.
- States that the bill furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act.
- Clarifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to the creation of a new crime.
- Reinforces the existing prohibition against deceptive practices related to legislative or administrative actions.
Who is affected
- Lobbyist employers (individuals and entities)
- Lobbyists
- Legislative officials
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