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CA SB702

Legislative and gubernatorial appointments: report.


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Introduced
02/21/2025
In Committee
05/23/2025
Crossed Over
06/02/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add Sections 1305 and 1306 to the Government Code, relating to state government.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Governor's office and the California Legislature to increase transparency around state board and commission appointments by creating and publishing online demographic reports. Starting January 1, 2027, the Governor's office must maintain a comprehensive online list of all state boards and commissions, including their membership, purpose, duties, meeting frequency, website, and current vacancies. Beginning January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, both the Governor's office and the legislative leadership (Secretary of the Senate and Chief Clerk of the Assembly) must publish aggregate demographic reports about their appointments. These reports will include voluntarily self-reported information such as ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, county of residence, party affiliation, and military service. The bill mandates that these reports be published in a way that protects individual anonymity and does not disclose personal information. The legislative reports will only include statutory appointments and exclude ex officio legislative appointments. The bill also encourages organizations republishing these reports to include a disclaimer noting that demographic reporting is voluntary and may not fully represent the demographics of all appointments.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. (on 06/03/2025)

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