October 5, 2022 •
California Passes Pay to Play Changes
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1439, expanding pay-to-play regulations. The prohibition on agency officials accepting a contribution of more than $250 during and following a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is extended by […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1439, expanding pay-to-play regulations.
The prohibition on agency officials accepting a contribution of more than $250 during and following a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is extended by the bill from three months to 12 months following the final decision.
The bill removes the exception for elected local government officials, applying to them the same restrictions as state officials.
The bill also creates a duty for a party to a proceeding to disclose whether that party or the party’s agent has made a contribution of more than $250 in the 12 months before the proceeding.
This bill becomes effective January 1, 2023.
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