Lobbyist registration and termination.
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Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
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No
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Enrolled
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how lobbyists register and terminate their registrations with the Secretary of State. Instead of lobbyists submitting amendments or termination notices through their lobbying firms or employers, they must now submit them directly to the Secretary of State. The bill also makes adjustments to the filing requirements for lobbying firms and other persons who make payments to influence legislative action, aligning them with the functionality of a new online disclosure system. It includes provisions for immediate implementation and a one-year delay before certain changes take effect.
Key provisions
- Lobbyists must submit amended registrations or termination notices directly to the Secretary of State.
- Lobbying firms and employers must also adjust their filing procedures to align with the Secretary of State’s online system.
- The bill delays the full implementation of some changes until the Secretary of State certifies the online filing system is operational.
- A one-year delay is implemented before certain conforming changes take effect.
- The bill declares its urgency to facilitate the implementation of the CAL-ACCESS Replacement System (CARS).
- It clarifies that the bill furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Who is affected
- Lobbyists
- Lobbying firms
- Lobbyist employers
- State legislators
- State administrative agencies
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