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Lobbyist certification.

Passed both chambers: it can still change before the session ends.

CA AB 1560 · Assembly Bill · 2025–2026

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Stage
Passed both chambers
Started in
Assembly
Sponsors
11
Latest action
Aug 31, 2026

What it does

The Political Reform Act of 1974 requires individual lobbyists to prepare certifications, as specified, for filing with the Secretary of State. The act also requires lobbying firms and certain lobbyist employers to register with the Secretary of State. The act makes a violation of these provisions a misdemeanor. Under existing law, a person who violates the act is prohibited from acting as a lobbyist for a period of four years following the date of conviction, except as specified.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed both chambers · Aug 31, 2026

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.

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