California ballot proposal could make more government records public

An initiative that could land on the 2024 ballot asks voters to expand California’s public records laws and require more transparency from politicians.

By MACKENZIE MAYS, LA Times, August 2, 2023

The "Government Transparency Act" was filed with the California attorney general's office on Wednesday and, if approved by voters, would require lawmakers to provide details about their meetings with lobbyists, political fundraising events and investigations of misconduct.

The measure would also set stricter standards for government agencies, mandating they more quickly and comprehensively provide documents to the public.

"Access to information concerning the conduct of the people’s business is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in this state," reads the proposed ballot measure language.