Political Reform Act of 1974: prospective employment.

Assembly Member Boerner's proposal to expand California's public official disclosure requirements would mandate reporting of prospective employment arrangements under the Political Reform Act of 1974. The bill defines these arrangements as agreements where officials have accepted employment offers, whether verbally or in writing, from future employers.

The legislation modifies existing disclosure requirements at three key points in an official's tenure. Upon assuming office, elected officials would need to report any prospective employment within 30 days, while appointees requiring confirmation must disclose within 10 days. Annual statements would include any employment arrangements made since the previous filing. Officials leaving office would report arrangements made during their final period of service within 30 days of departure. Each disclosure must detail the acceptance date, offered position, employer's business activities, and employer's name and address.

The measure creates new misdemeanor violations for non-compliance with these requirements. While classified as a state-mandated local program, the bill specifies that local agencies and school districts cannot seek state reimbursement for implementation costs, as the changes relate to crime definition modifications under California law. The bill requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers for passage, consistent with amendment procedures for the Political Reform Act.