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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 1.5Art. 6§ 9131 Legislative Expenditure Reporting

§ 9131 Legislative Expenditure Reporting

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§ 9131 Legislative Expenditure Reporting

Key Takeaways

  • •Every year, by November 30, the people in charge of the rules in the Assembly, Senate, and Joint Rules Committee must tell the public how they spent money from their operating fund.
  • •The report must list all the money spent by each member and committee, like travel, car expenses, office supplies, salaries, and even meals and events.
  • •The report has to be ready for the public to see by November 30 of the next year.

Example

Imagine your school's student council gets money to spend on trips, supplies, and parties. At the end of the year, they have to show everyone exactly how they spent that money.

Just like the student council, the people in the government have to show how they spent the money they got. They list everything, like trips, car repairs, and even meals, so everyone knows where the money went.

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

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§ 9131 Legislative Expenditure Reporting

For the period ending on November 30 of each year, the Assembly Committee on Rules, the Senate Committee on Rules, and the Joint Rules Committee shall annually prepare a report to the public of all expenditures made from the operating fund subject to their direction and control. The report shall be made available to the public by November 30 of the year following that for which it is prepared. The report shall include, but not be limited to, a list of expenditures for each Member and committee of the Legislature in the following categories: (a) Out-of-state travel and living expense reimbursement and in-state travel and living expense reimbursement. (b) Automotive expenses. (c) Building utilities, maintenance, and rent. (d) Telephone. (e) Postage. (f) Printing. (g) Office supplies. (h) Newsletters. (i) Per diem for attendance at legislative sessions. (j) Employee salaries and benefits. (k) Employee travel and per diem. (l) Equipment and furniture. (m) Telegraph. (n) Freight. (o) Publications. (p) Study contracts and any other contract not reported under any other category. (q) Meals. (r) Ceremonies and events. (s) First-class air travel. (t) Automotive repairs. (u) Office alterations. (v) All other expenditures. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 592, Sec. 5.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

contractbenefitsemployeeportlegislaturereimbursementsenate rules committeesassembly committee

Related Statutes

  • § 9133 Legislative Funds Audit Requirements
  • § 9123 Legislative Office Space Control
  • § 9111 Legislative Conference Participation
  • § 9113 Capitol Annex Space Allocation
  • § 9143 Committee Staffing And Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 9131.
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