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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 1.5Art. 3.5§ 9070 Legislative Transparency Rights

§ 9070 Legislative Transparency Rights

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§ 9070 Legislative Transparency Rights

Key Takeaways

  • •Everyone in the state has the right to know what the Legislature is doing.
  • •The Legislature must share information about their work with the public.
  • •This right is very important and cannot be taken away.

Example

You want to know how your local representative voted on a new school law.

The Legislature must give you that information because you have the right to know what they're doing.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 9070 Legislative Transparency Rights

The Legislature finds and declares that access to information concerning the conduct of the people’s business by the Legislature is a fundamental and necessary right of every citizen in this state. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1246.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

legislatureinformation

Related Statutes

  • § 65049 State Budget Environmental Goals
  • § 9072 Legislative Records Definitions
  • § 9073 Public Access To Legislative Records
  • § 9075 Legislative Records Exemptions
  • § 9080 Legislative Records Preservation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 9070.
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