September 1, 2016 •
California’s Legislative Session Adjourns
On August 31, the California Legislature adjourned its regular session. Before adjourning, the Legislature sent several ethics bills to Gov. Jerry Brown, including Senate Bill 215, which contains provisions requiring those seeking to influence actions taken by the Public Utilities […]
On August 31, the California Legislature adjourned its regular session.
Before adjourning, the Legislature sent several ethics bills to Gov. Jerry Brown, including Senate Bill 215, which contains provisions requiring those seeking to influence actions taken by the Public Utilities Commission to register as a lobbyists.
Brown has until September 30 to sign or veto legislation.
June 28, 2016 •
CA Governor to Support PUC Ethics Reforms
Gov. Jerry Brown has announced his support of sweeping reforms to the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The overhaul comes as the PUC faces accusations of back-channel dealings and calls for change to create more transparency and independence from utility […]
Gov. Jerry Brown has announced his support of sweeping reforms to the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The overhaul comes as the PUC faces accusations of back-channel dealings and calls for change to create more transparency and independence from utility companies. The reform package will require people lobbying the PUC to register as lobbyists and ban former utility executives from serving on the PUC for two years post-employment.
Photo of the Edmund G. Brown State Office Building by Coolcaesar on Wikimedia Commons.
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