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Government

Apr. 12, 2018

Bill to prevent sex harassment by lobbyists passes committee

AB 2055 will be clarified to only apply to harassment committed on the job, but lobbyists say it may be unconstitutional.

SACRAMENTO — An Assembly committee voted 4-0 Wednesday to advance a bill designed to prevent sexual harassment by lobbyists in the Capitol.

The author of AB 2055 agreed to several amendments, including removing the most serious punishment: a lobbying ban of up to four years. The bill will be clarified to only apply to harassment committed on the job.

But members of the Elections and Redistricting ...

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