The San Diego News Network reports that a federal court suspended some campaign finance rules and upheld others. “This decision is a victory for the First Amendment and all the citizens of San Diego,” said James Bopp, Jr. of Bopp, Coleson and Bostrom. “Their First Amendment rights have been vindicated by the court.” I noted […]
Category: California
Proposal for registration of placement agents in California
The Central Valley Business Times has an update on California legislation to require the registration of placement agents. Placement agents would be subject to strict gift limits, campaign contribution prohibitions, and be prohibited from receiving compensation contingent upon any California public pension investment decision. The placement agents, their firms and employers would be required to […]
Disclosure in the City of Long Beach
Long Beach may require new lobbyist disclosures, according to this report. The proposed law would apply to any contact between lobbyists and any city and Redevelopment Agency officials and board members, including employees, unless they have a purely clerical or secretarial job.