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Measure to increase transparency in statewide appointments passes committee
Summary
A bill requiring expanded reporting on statewide boards and commissions, presented by Senator Limon and supported by civic and equity organizations, passed the Assembly Governmental Organizations Committee and was referred to the next committee listed on the record.
The Assembly Governmental Organizations Committee on June 25, 2025, voted to pass a measure related to transparency in statewide appointments after supporters said it will provide visibility into the makeup of boards and commissions.
Senator Limon, the bill sponsor, opened the presentation and yielded time to witnesses. Carol Gonzalez, speaking for Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), said the measure builds on prior efforts and “advance[s] transparency in statewide appointments” by expanding reporting to include legislative appointments and other appointment entities. Gonzalez added the goal is to ensure “visibility both to the makeup of these statewide boards and commissions and the appointment entities that create them.”
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