Why This Matters
The End PG&E Lobbying Act prevents former state regulators from lobbying for two years after leaving their positions. This aims to reduce potential conflicts of interest and ensure fair regulation.
If you are a former state regulator, you cannot lobby for two years after leaving your job.
Affects: Former members of state regulatory authorities and electric utility companies.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill creates a two-year ban on lobbying for former state regulatory authority members. 2. Former members cannot influence decisions or gain special information from their former authority. 3. State regulatory authorities must start considering this ban within one year of the bill's passage. 4. They must complete their consideration of the ban within two years of the bill's passage. 5. The bill applies to electric utilities regulated by the states.
Who is affected?
Former members of state regulatory authorities and electric utility companies.