CA AB 26
deadEliminate the Politicians' Perks Act of 2025.
California · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did CA AB 26 pass?
No. CA AB 26 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-02-02): Died at Desk.
What is CA AB 26 about?
The Political Reform Act of 1974 establishes the Fair Political Practices Commission and imposes various restrictions on public officials for the purpose of avoiding conflicts of interests. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that holds elected officials accountable by prohibiting Members of the Legislature from accepting gifts or trading in individual stock, imposing a lifetime lobbying ban, eliminating exemptions for the Legislature from labor, workplace, and public record laws, and eliminating government pensions for local elected officials.
Who sponsors CA AB 26?
DeMaio is the primary sponsor of CA AB 26.
Description
The Political Reform Act of 1974 establishes the Fair Political Practices Commission and imposes various restrictions on public officials for the purpose of avoiding conflicts of interests. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that holds elected officials accountable by prohibiting Members of the Legislature from accepting gifts or trading in individual stock, imposing a lifetime lobbying ban, eliminating exemptions for the Legislature from labor, workplace, and public record laws, and eliminating government pensions for local elected officials.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-02-02 — Died at Desk.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- DeMaioauthor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-02
Died at Desk.
failure
2024-12-03
From printer. May be heard in committee January 2.
2024-12-02
Read first time. To print.
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Related bills
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