Political Reform Act of 1974: lobbyist employers: fictitious appearances.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill would modify the Political Reform Act of 1974 to address fictitious appearances made by lobbyist employers. It targets how lobbying firms present themselves, with the goal of improving transparency. The measure has been enrolled and presented to the governor for signature.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 4794.) · Apr 23, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 22, 2026
• Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Hearing
  Elections and Constitutional Amendments · Jun 9, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 15, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 15, 2026
• Elections Committee Hearing
  Elections · Mar 25, 2026

History

1. May 6, 2026Referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
2. Apr 23, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 4794.)
3. Apr 23, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. Apr 16, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
5. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (April 15).
6. Mar 25, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Feb 23, 2026Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.
8. Feb 6, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 8.
9. Feb 5, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Gail Pellerin (D) · sponsor
• Pellerin

Bill text

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