Political Reform Act of 1974 Archives

How Can a Higher Vote Threshold Be Imposed on Bills in the California Legislature?

September 15, 2022 5:05 pmSeptember 15, 2022 5:08 pm

The California Constitution, in Article IV, Section 8(b)(3), clearly states the following: “No bill may be passed unless, by rollcall vote entered in the journal, a majority of the membership of each house concurs.” As a result, in the state...

Lobbying Related Terms in the California Political Reform Act

January 13, 2022 2:58 pmJanuary 13, 2022 3:28 pm

There are four types of lobbying filers in the State of California under the Political Reform Act of 1974. In addition, there are several other definitions that those filing under the lobbying laws should be familiar with when complying with...

California Political Reform Act General Provisions

January 10, 2022 2:18 amJanuary 9, 2022 9:25 pm

The Political Reform Act (PRA) was enacted by the voters at the June 1974 primary election as Proposition 9. The PRA is Title 9 of the California Government Code. Title 9 is entitled “Political Reform” and is comprised of Sections...

When Does the 1-Year ‘Revolving Door’ Ban Begin and End for Those Leaving Government Service?

January 6, 2022 4:18 pmJanuary 6, 2022 4:31 pm

There are rules for those leaving government service, which we refer to as the “revolving door” between the public and private sectors. Article IV, Section 5(e) of the California Constitution provides that “the Legislature shall enact laws that prohibit a...

Bill to Increase Transparency of Lobbying Activities Passed In Senate Committee

March 16, 2021 2:26 pm

On Monday, a bill that would increase the transparency of lobbying activities in the Capitol was approved unanimously by the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee. Senate Bill 305, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee), would specifically amend the Political...

SB 459 Would Impose New Lobbying Disclosures

March 13, 2021 8:26 amMarch 13, 2021 4:16 pm

On March 10, State Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) amended his Senate Bill 459 to require additional disclosures by lobbyists. The bill would amend Sections 86114, 86116, 86117, and 86118 and add Section 86119 to, the Government Code. Section One...

Fair Political Practices Commission

July 21, 2020 6:25 amJuly 21, 2020 6:27 am

The Fair Political Practices Commission was created by Proposition 9 as part of the Political Reform Act of 1974 that was adopted by the statewide electorate in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal at the federal level. The FPPC is...