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AB-26 • 2026

Eliminate the Politicians’ Perks Act of 2025.

Eliminate the Politicians’ Perks Act of 2025.

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Sponsor
DeMaio
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Died
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official status shows the bill died at the Governor's desk on February 2, 2026, meaning it did not become law.

Eliminate the Politicians' Perks Act of 2025

This bill states that lawmakers intend to pass future laws limiting gifts, stock trading, and pensions for elected officials.

What This Bill Does

  • States the intent to stop Members of the Legislature from accepting gifts.
  • Plans to ban Members of the Legislature from buying or selling individual stocks.
  • Proposes a lifetime ban on lobbying after leaving office.
  • Seeks to remove special exemptions for lawmakers regarding labor, workplace, and public record laws.
  • Aims to end government pensions for local elected officials.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Members of the Legislature
  • Local elected officials

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill only states an intent to act and does not create new laws by itself.
  • The text lists goals but does not explain how these rules would be enforced.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Died

Official Summary Text

Eliminate the Politicians’ Perks Act of 2025.