December 3, 2021 •
California Assemblymember Frazier to Step Down
Assemblymember Jim Frazier announced he is resigning as representative of California’s 11th District at the end of the year. Frazier’s stated reason for leaving was to seek new opportunities in the field of transportation. No date has been set for […]
Assemblymember Jim Frazier announced he is resigning as representative of California’s 11th District at the end of the year.
Frazier’s stated reason for leaving was to seek new opportunities in the field of transportation.
No date has been set for the special election at this time.
August 15, 2019 •
California Electioneering and Issue Lobbying Communication Bill Sent to Senate
A bill requiring a person who makes payments of $10,000 or more for electioneering or issue lobbying communications to make specified disclosures has passed the Assembly and has been sent to the Senate. Assembly Bill 1217 would require a person […]
A bill requiring a person who makes payments of $10,000 or more for electioneering or issue lobbying communications to make specified disclosures has passed the Assembly and has been sent to the Senate.
Assembly Bill 1217 would require a person making payments for electioneering or issue lobbying communications to disclose the names of the persons providing the funding for those payments and to maintain records to verify the accuracy of the required disclosures.
The bill would also amend and update the definitions of electioneering communication and issue lobbying communication.
If passed, the bill will take effect immediately.
June 7, 2016 •
CA Lobbying Reform Bill Sent to Senate
On June 2, the California Assembly passed AB 2002. The bill requires consultants lobbying the California Coastal Commission to register as lobbyists. It also bans private communications between commissioners and lobbyists within 24 hours of a commission hearing. The bill […]
On June 2, the California Assembly passed AB 2002.
The bill requires consultants lobbying the California Coastal Commission to register as lobbyists. It also bans private communications between commissioners and lobbyists within 24 hours of a commission hearing.
The bill passed 54-23 and is being sent to the Senate.
June 3, 2016 •
CA Campaign Contribution Bill Passes Assembly
The California Assembly passed AB 2523 on Thursday. The bill would limit campaign contributions to $4,200 in local governments that do not already have established campaign contribution limits. The bill includes a provision for local governments to reject the limit […]
The California Assembly passed AB 2523 on Thursday.
The bill would limit campaign contributions to $4,200 in local governments that do not already have established campaign contribution limits. The bill includes a provision for local governments to reject the limit if local voters agree.
The bill passed 43-15 and is being sent to the Senate.
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