California AB2592: Lobbyist ethics.

What the bill says

An act to amend Section 86100 of, to amend, repeal, and add Sections 8956 and 86103 of, and to add Sections 86102.5 and 86207 to, the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974. the Political Reform Act of 1974 Lobbyist ethics. Existing law requires the legislative ethics committee of each house of the Legislature to conduct at least semiannually an orientation course on the relevant ethical issues and laws related to lobbying, in consultation with the Fair Political Practices Commission…

From the chaptered text, September 27, 2026:

An act to amend Section 86100 of, to amend, repeal, and add Sections 8956 and 86103 of, and to add Sections 86102.5 and 86207 to, the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974. the Political Reform Act of 1974 Lobbyist ethics. Existing law requires the legislative ethics committee of each house of the Legislature to conduct at least semiannually an orientation course on the relevant ethical issues and laws related to lobbying, in consultation with the Fair Political Practices Commission. Existing law requires the committees to impose fees on lobbyists for attending these courses, as specified. This bill would, commencing on January 1, 2029, require the Fair Political Practices Commission to develop, maintain, and offer an orientation course for registered lobbyists on the relevant ethical issues and laws relating to lobbying, and on each house of the Legislature’s policies against harassment, including sexual harassment, in connection with lobbying activities. The bill would require the course be developed with the legislative ethics committees and give the committees final approval over the content of the course that relates to the Legislature’s polices against harassment. The bill would require the course be available on-demand through an online platform, internet webpage, or application. The bill would authorize the commission to impose a fee on a lobbyist for the course, as specified. …

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Sponsors

• Blanca Pacheco (D, AD64) · primary sponsor