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AB 26: Eliminate the Politicians’ Perks Act of 2025.
What AB 26 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill aims to hold elected officials accountable by implementing several reforms. It prohibits lawmakers from accepting gifts or trading in individual stock, and imposes a lifetime ban on lobbying. Additionally, the bill eliminates exemptions for the legislature from labor, workplace, and public record laws, and removes government pensions for local elected officials. The goal is to prevent conflicts of interests and promote transparency in government.
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | Died at Desk. |
| Dec. 03, 2024 | From printer. May be heard in committee January 2. |
| Dec. 02, 2024 | Read first time. To print. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, December 2, 2024 · 198 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 26
| Introduced by Assembly Member DeMaio |
December 02, 2024 |
An act relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 26, as introduced, DeMaio. Eliminate the Politicians’ Perks Act of 2025.
The Political Reform Act of 1974 establishes the Fair Political Practices Commission and imposes various restrictions on public officials for the purpose of avoiding conflicts of interests.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that holds elected officials accountable by prohibiting Members of the Legislature from accepting gifts or trading in individual stock, imposing a lifetime lobbying ban, eliminating exemptions for the Legislature from labor, workplace, and public record laws, and eliminating government pensions for local elected officials.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that holds elected officials accountable by prohibiting Members of the Legislature from accepting gifts or trading in individual stock, imposing a lifetime lobbying ban, eliminating exemptions for the Legislature from labor, workplace, and public record laws, and eliminating government pensions for local elected officials.Text of AB 26 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions