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5 highlights from California's legislative session

Two Democratic state senators are facing federal corruption charges, prompting a flurry of ethics legislation in an attempt to restore the California Capitol's tarnished image. Various bills headed to the governor prohibit lobbyists from showering lawmakers with gifts and hosting extravagant fundraisers, ban valuable gifts such as concert and sports tickets, and restrict the use of campaign cash for vacations and clothing. The case inspired AB 1014, which would allow family members and law enforcement agencies to petition a judge for a restraining order to remove guns from a potentially dangerous person. AB 2306 expands invasion-of-privacy statutes to include paparazzi photographers pursuing celebrities with drones in their homes and backyards, while AB 1327 establishes restrictions on the government's use of drones for surveillance.

 

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