- Annel Lopez Hailey
- Communications Director
- (916) 319-2077
- Annel.Lopez@asm.ca.gov
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assembly Bill (AB) 1286 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) passed the Assembly Floor with 59-0 votes. AB 1286, the Public Official Employment Transparency Act, would require elected or appointed officials to state the date of job offers or employment negotiations on their required disclosure form.
“People’s distrust of the government is growing. As public servants, one of the most important parts of our job is transparency. It is the one-way ticket to building confidence between government officials and their communities,” stated Assemblymember Tasha Boerner. “AB 1286 is a good governance bill that builds public trust and ensures transparency in ethical decisions that support their constituents, not their future employer.”
“Today is an important step forward for transparency and accountability in the political process. This reform is about something bigger than disclosure forms – it is about trust. It guarantees that Californians know their government is working for them, not for private interests. And more practically, it ensures that the FPPC has the information necessary to timely and effectively identify and prosecute violations of the state’s ban on influencing prospective employment. I’m proud the FPPC played a role in advancing this important legislation, and I thank Assemblymember Boerner for her leadership and the Legislature for their recognition of its importance,” stated Adam Silver, Chair of the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
AB 1286 is on its way to Governor Newsom’s desk. If signed by the Governor, public officials would be mandated to disclose the identity of their prospective employer and the date of the arrangement. By disclosing this information, the FPPC and others would be able to determine whether a public official is making decisions influenced by their future employer.
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Assemblymember Tasha Boerner represents the 77th District, which encompasses Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Coronado, and the coastal communities of La Jolla south to Downtown San Diego. You can learn more about Assemblymember Boerner at a77.asmdc.org, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter/X.