California Legislature · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Amended Assembly
AB 1984
Corporate powers: political spending power
Authors:
Chris Rogers
(D-AD02)
Chris Rogers
(D-AD02)
Chris Rogers
(D-AD02)
Chris Rogers
(D-AD02)
Chris Rogers
(D-AD02)
Chris Rogers
(D-AD02)
Chris Rogers
(D-AD02)
Show 84 co-authors
Dawn Addis
(D-AD30)
Dawn Addis
(D-AD30)
Dawn Addis
(D-AD30)
Dawn Addis
(D-AD30)
Dawn Addis
(D-AD30)
Dawn Addis
(D-AD30)
Dawn Addis
(D-AD30)
Damon Connolly
(D-AD12)
Damon Connolly
(D-AD12)
Damon Connolly
(D-AD12)
Damon Connolly
(D-AD12)
Damon Connolly
(D-AD12)
Damon Connolly
(D-AD12)
Damon Connolly
(D-AD12)
Sade Elhawary
(D-AD57)
Sade Elhawary
(D-AD57)
Sade Elhawary
(D-AD57)
Sade Elhawary
(D-AD57)
Sade Elhawary
(D-AD57)
Sade Elhawary
(D-AD57)
Sade Elhawary
(D-AD57)
Robert Garcia
(D-AD50)
Robert Garcia
(D-AD50)
Robert Garcia
(D-AD50)
Robert Garcia
(D-AD50)
Robert Garcia
(D-AD50)
Robert Garcia
(D-AD50)
Robert Garcia
(D-AD50)
John Harabedian
(D-AD41)
John Harabedian
(D-AD41)
John Harabedian
(D-AD41)
John Harabedian
(D-AD41)
John Harabedian
(D-AD41)
John Harabedian
(D-AD41)
John Harabedian
(D-AD41)
Corey Jackson
(D-AD60)
Corey Jackson
(D-AD60)
Corey Jackson
(D-AD60)
Corey Jackson
(D-AD60)
Corey Jackson
(D-AD60)
Corey Jackson
(D-AD60)
Corey Jackson
(D-AD60)
Alex Lee
(D-AD24)
Alex Lee
(D-AD24)
Alex Lee
(D-AD24)
Alex Lee
(D-AD24)
Alex Lee
(D-AD24)
Alex Lee
(D-AD24)
Alex Lee
(D-AD24)
Jerry McNerney
(D-SD05)
Jerry McNerney
(D-SD05)
Jerry McNerney
(D-SD05)
Jerry McNerney
(D-SD05)
Jerry McNerney
(D-SD05)
Jerry McNerney
(D-SD05)
Jerry McNerney
(D-SD05)
Sasha Renée Pérez
(D-SD25)
Sasha Renée Pérez
(D-SD25)
Sasha Renée Pérez
(D-SD25)
Sasha Renée Pérez
(D-SD25)
Sasha Renée Pérez
(D-SD25)
Sasha Renée Pérez
(D-SD25)
Sasha Renée Pérez
(D-SD25)
Pilar Schiavo
(D-AD40)
Pilar Schiavo
(D-AD40)
Pilar Schiavo
(D-AD40)
Pilar Schiavo
(D-AD40)
Pilar Schiavo
(D-AD40)
Pilar Schiavo
(D-AD40)
Pilar Schiavo
(D-AD40)
Ash Kalra
(D-AD25)
Ash Kalra
(D-AD25)
Ash Kalra
(D-AD25)
Ash Kalra
(D-AD25)
Ash Kalra
(D-AD25)
Ash Kalra
(D-AD25)
Ash Kalra
(D-AD25)
Mike McGuire
(D-SD02)
Mike McGuire
(D-SD02)
Mike McGuire
(D-SD02)
Mike McGuire
(D-SD02)
Mike McGuire
(D-SD02)
Mike McGuire
(D-SD02)
Mike McGuire
(D-SD02)
Latest action:
Amended Assembly
(Apr 16, 2026)
Current location: CX27 · Committee
Version history
Action history
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Feb 13, 2026 Read first time. To print. Assembly
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Feb 14, 2026 From printer. May be heard in committee March 16. Assembly
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Mar 2, 2026 Referred to Coms. on B. & F. and JUD. Assembly
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Apr 6, 2026 In committee: Hearing for testimony only. Assembly
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Apr 16, 2026 From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & F. Read second time and amended. Assembly
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Apr 20, 2026 Re-referred to Com. on B. & F. Assembly
Lobbying activity
FPPC lobbying disclosures whose activity descriptions mention AB 1984, scoped to filings whose coverage period extends through or beyond this bill's introduction date.
Note: CalAccess lobby filings reference bills by measure number only — no session tag. When the same measure number has existed in earlier sessions (e.g. a previously chaptered bill still being lobbied on for implementation), some of those filings may appear here even though they relate to a different bill. Use the activity descriptions to disambiguate.
| Period | Form | Filer | Firm / Employer | Lobbying Activity | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026–03/31/2026 | Employer Report | AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. | — | AB 272, 1776, 1849, 1984, 2505; SB 100, 804, 1259, 1349, 1350, 1359; CA AIR RESOURCES BOARD, CA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, CA ENERGY COMMISSION, GOVENROR'S OFFICE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & GOVERNOR'S OFFICE RE: CAP & INVEST, ZEV ISSUES, ENERGY, HYDROGEN AND CLIMATE ISSUES, ANGELES LINK PROCEEDING, INTEGRATED ENERGY POLICY REPORT | #3147939 |
| 01/01/2026–03/31/2026 | Employer Report | California Association of Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association | — | AB 1198, 1576, 1675, 1883, 1898, 1984; SB 247, 310, 1123, 1398; SIBTF Trailer Bill; Cal/OSHA - Worker Walkaround Rulemaking; CA Labor and Workforce Development Agency - PAGA Rulemaking | #3143536 |
| 01/01/2026–03/31/2026 | Employer Report | CALIFORNIA DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION | — | AB 762, 1883, 1984; CA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FREE ADMINISTRATION, DOF JUSTICE RE: TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT; CA HIGHWAY PATROL RE: RETAIL CARGO THEFT; LEGISLATURE: TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT, RETAIL CARGO THEFT | #3141517 |
| 01/01/2026–03/31/2026 | Employer Report | CALIFORNIA HOTEL + LODGING ASSOCIATION | — | CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE RE: AB 1605, AB 1123, AB 1776, AB 1777, AB 1869, AB 1903, AB 1984, AB 2411, AB 2492, AB 2552, AB 2721, SB 690, SB 1074, SB 1123, SB 1156, CA LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY RE: PAGA PROPOSED REGULATIONS; CALOSHA RE: WALKAROUND RULE; CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION RE: BPS | #3141348 |
| 01/01/2026–03/31/2026 | Employer Report | CAN MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE | — | AB 1148, 1776, 1777, 1790, 1984, 2034, 2171, 2244, 2245, 2253; SB 1134, 1180 | #3141226 |
| 01/01/2026–03/31/2026 | Employer Report | EMBECTA CORP. | — | AB 1776, 1984, 2462; SB 1180, 1185 | #3141228 |
| 01/01/2026–03/30/2026 | Employer Report | CALIFORNIA CLEAN MONEY ACTION FUND | — | AB 596, AB 1984, SB 900, SB 1164, SB 1360. Possible budget trailer bill similar to AB 596. | #3148071 |
| 01/01/2026–03/30/2026 | Employer Report | PPG INDUSTRIES | — | AB 1148, 1675, 1776, 1790, 1911, 1984, 2729; SB 1075, 1123, 1180 | #3145267 |
| Period | Form | Employer | Firm / Filer | Fees | Reimb. | Period Total | Cumulative | Lobbying Activity | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026–03/31/2026 | Firm Activity (payments) | California Association of Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association | Walker Strategies | $40,036 | $0 | $40,036 | $197,068 | AB 1198, 1576, 1675, 1883, 1898, 1984; SB 247, 310, 1123, 1398; Legislature: State Budget - SIBTF; Cal OSHA: worker walkaround rulemaking; Labor and Workforce Development Agency: PAGA regulations | #3140369 |
| 01/01/2026–03/31/2026 | Firm Activity (payments) | CAN MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE | HURNER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND ADVOCACY | $33,000 | $0 | $33,000 | $165,001 | AB 1148, 1776, 1777, 1790, 1984, 2034, 2171, 2244, 2245, 2253; SB 1134, 1180 | #3141224 |
| 01/01/2026–03/31/2026 | Firm Activity (payments) | EMBECTA CORP. | HURNER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND ADVOCACY | $16,000 | $0 | $16,000 | $120,000 | AB 1776, 1984, 2462; SB 1180, 1185 | #3141224 |
| 01/01/2026–03/31/2026 | Firm Activity (payments) | LOS ANGELES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | SNODGRASS & MICHELI, LLC | $10,000 | $170 | $10,170 | $61,020 | AB 1621, 1710, 1777, 1790, 1869, 1883, 1898, 1900, 1984, 2027, 2095, 2298; SB 84, 1123; LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY RE: PRIVATE ATTORNEY'S GENERAL ACT (PAGA) REGULATIONS | #3146992 |
| 01/01/2026–03/31/2026 | Firm Activity (payments) | PPG INDUSTRIES | HURNER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND ADVOCACY | $105,000 | $0 | $105,000 | $105,000 | AB 1148, 1675, 1776, 1790, 1911, 1984, 2729; SB 1075, 1123, 1180 | #3141224 |