Lobbyist certification.
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Overview
This bill updates the Political Reform Act to strengthen lobbying regulations in California. Specifically, it prohibits individuals convicted of a crime of public corruption from serving as lobbyists for 12 years. The Secretary of State is barred from accepting lobbying certifications from such individuals, and existing certifications would be voided upon a conviction. It also requires lobbyists to declare they haven’t been convicted of public corruption and mandates completion of an ethics course.
Key provisions
- Prohibits individuals convicted of a crime of public corruption from serving as lobbyists for 12 years.
- Prevents the Secretary of State from accepting lobbying certifications from convicted individuals.
- Voids existing lobbying certifications upon a conviction for a crime of public corruption.
- Requires lobbyists to declare they have not been convicted of a crime of public corruption on their certification.
- Mandates completion of an ethics course for lobbyists.
- Requires registered lobbyists to immediately terminate registration upon a conviction for a crime of public corruption.
- Adds a statement to lobbying certifications regarding the applicant’s criminal history.
- Specifies that a ‘crime of public corruption’ is defined as a crime described in Section 20 of the Elections Code.
Who is affected
- Lobbyists
- Lobbying firms
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