By Chris Micheli On April 18, 2024, Assemblyman Vince Fong amended his AB 2654 to ban the use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in legislative negotiations. The bill would amend the Political Reform Act of 1974 (adopted by the voters as...
Who are “placement agents”? Under Government Code Section 82047.3(a), a “placement agent” is defined as an individual directly or indirectly hired, engaged, or retained by, or serving for the benefit of or on behalf of, an external manager or an...
Long-time California Globe contributor Chris Micheli has just published his fifth casebook on California state government topics. This newest release is titled, “Cases and Materials on California’s Political and Election Laws.” Nearly 1,100 pages in length, it is the first...
Assemblywoman Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) was fined for taking a donation from a lobbyist during the weekend, with the Fair political Practices Commission (FPPC) ordering her to pay a $1,000 fine. The illegal donation incident in question dates back to...
This quiz is to test your knowledge about about California’s lobbying laws. Procurement lobbying of state agencies and departments is regulated under the Fair Political Practices Commission like other forms of lobbying. Quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial activities at state agencies and...
There are penal, or criminal, provisions of California’s Elections Code. These laws are provided in Division 18. Chapter 6 deals with Corruption of the Voting Process. Article 1 deals with General Provisions. Section 18500 provides that any person who commits...
There are penal, or criminal, provisions of California’s Elections Code. These laws are provided in Division 18. Chapter 4 deals with Election Campaigns. Article 1 deals with Campaign Literature. Section 18301 provides that, in addition to any other penalty, a...