California AB1736 amends the Political Reform Act of 1974 to prohibit lobbyists from creating fictitious appearances of public favor or disfavor.

California AB1736 amends the Political Reform Act of 1974 by updating Section 86205 of the Government Code. The bill prohibits lobbyists, lobbying firms, and lobbying employers from creating or attempting to create a fictitious appearance of public favor or disfavor regarding any proposed legislative or administrative action. It also prohibits these entities from causing or attempting to cause any communication to be sent to elected state officers, legislative officials, agency officials, or state candidates in the name of fictitious or real persons without their consent.

California AB1736 amends the Political Reform Act of 1974 to prohibit lobbyists from creating fictitious appearances of public favor or disfavor.

California AB1736 amends the Political Reform Act of 1974 by updating Section 86205 of the Government Code. The bill prohibits lobbyists, lobbying firms, and lobbying employers from creating or attempting to create a fictitious appearance of public favor or disfavor regarding any proposed legislative or administrative action. It also prohibits these entities from causing or attempting to cause any communication to be sent to elected state officers, legislative officials, agency officials, or state candidates in the name of fictitious or real persons without their consent.