Department of Consumer Affairs: public members of boards: conflicts of interest.

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. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill expands the definition of a “close family member” for board members of the Department of Consumer Affairs, listing relatives such as parents, siblings, spouses, domestic partners, in‑laws and first cousins. It bars any public board member who is a current or former licensee, or a close family member of a licensee, from serving on that board. The change aims to prevent real or perceived conflicts of interest and reaffirm that public protection is the top priority.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 0. Page 4681.) · Apr 16, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Hearing
  Business, Professions and Economic Development · Jun 29, 2026
• Business and Professions Committee Hearing
  Business and Professions · Apr 7, 2026
• Business And Professions
  Business And Professions · Apr 7, 2026

History

1. May 6, 2026Referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
2. Apr 16, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 0. Page 4681.)
3. Apr 16, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. Apr 8, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
5. Apr 7, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 19. Noes 0.) (April 7).
6. Mar 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
7. Mar 19, 2026Referred to Com. on B. & P.
8. Mar 19, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.
9. Feb 10, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 12.
10. Feb 9, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Marc Berman (D) · sponsor
• Berman

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