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AB 2592: Lobbyist ethics.
What AB 2592 does, verified August 25, 2026
<p>The bill requires the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to develop, maintain, and offer an orientation course for registered lobbyists starting January 1, 2029. The course will cover relevant ethical issues and laws related to lobbying, as well as each house of the legislature’s policies against harassment, including sexual harassment. The legislative ethics committees must approve the content related to harassment policies. The course will be available online, and the FPPC may charge a fee for it.</p>
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Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 20, 2026 | Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13). |
| Jun. 29, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |