California · 2025–26 Regular Session · Assembly Bill
AB 26: Eliminate the Politicians’ Perks Act of 2025.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
AB 26 is a assembly bill introduced in the California Assembly on December 2, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminate the Politicians’ Perks Act of 2025. Primary sponsor: Carl DeMaio (R). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Died at Desk.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.
The Political Reform Act of 1974 establishes the Fair Political Practices Commission and imposes various restrictions on public officials for the purpose of avoiding conflicts of interests.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that holds elected officials accountable by prohibiting Members of the Legislature from accepting gifts or trading in individual stock, imposing a lifetime lobbying ban, eliminating exemptions for the Legislature from labor, workplace, and public record laws, and eliminating government pensions for local elected officials.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl DeMaio | Primary sponsor | Republican | Assembly | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died at Desk.
- From printer. May be heard in committee January 2.
- Read first time. To print.