California AB2592 amends lobbyist registration requirements and ethics training.

California AB2592 amends the Government Code to enhance lobbyist registration and ethics training. It prohibits individuals convicted of public corruption from acting as lobbyists for 12 years post-conviction. Registered lobbyists convicted of such crimes must void their certification. The bill mandates that lobbyists complete an ethics course, with conditional certifications accepted if the course is to be completed within a year. The Fair Political Practices Commission will develop and offer an orientation course on ethical issues and harassment policies.

California AB2592 amends lobbyist registration requirements and ethics training.

California AB2592 amends the Government Code to enhance lobbyist registration and ethics training. It prohibits individuals convicted of public corruption from acting as lobbyists for 12 years post-conviction. Registered lobbyists convicted of such crimes must void their certification. The bill mandates that lobbyists complete an ethics course, with conditional certifications accepted if the course is to be completed within a year. The Fair Political Practices Commission will develop and offer an orientation course on ethical issues and harassment policies.