Bill Aiming to Increase Transparency in Legislature Advances

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill aiming to increase Californians’ ability to monitor the actions of the Legislature has cleared another hurdle.

The Legislative Transparency Act, proposed by Lois Wolk of Davis, would require that legislation be posted online, in its final form, at least 72 hours prior to a vote.

It’s tied to a measure by Assemblyman Rich Gordon of Menlo Park, which would mandate that the Legislature record all floor and standing committee proceedings, and post the videos online within one business day.

Wolk’s bill has cleared the Assembly Rules Committee, and is off the Appropriations Committee.