AB 1736: Political Reform Act of 1974: lobbyist employers: fictitious appearances.

This bill aims to amend the Political Reform Act of 1974 to prohibit a lobbyist employer from attempting to create a fictitious appearance of public favor or disfavor for any proposed action. The act would extend the existing prohibition to lobbyist employers, who are defined as individuals or organizations that hire one or more lobbyists or contract for their services. The bill declares that it furthers the purposes of the act, which aims to promote transparency and accountability in government. A violation of the act is punishable as a misdemeanor. The bill also states that no reimbursement is required by the state for local agencies and school districts to implement the new provisions.