AB 26 California Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Eliminate the Politicians' Perks Act of 2025.

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2024

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Dec 2, 2024 Last action Feb 2, 2026

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Committee

Dec 3, 2024

Lower · Passed

From printer. May be heard in committee January 2.

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors