An act to amend Section 10248 of the Government Code, relating to the Legislature.
Summary
AB 2063 would amend Government Code Section 10248, which governs the Legislature’s public electronic information system. The bill adds a new category of material that the Legislative Counsel must make publicly available online: all letters submitted through the Legislature’s internet portal in connection with each bill, beginning with bills introduced in the 2027-28 Regular Session. The measure keeps the existing framework intact, including public access to bill text, histories, statuses, analyses, votes, veto messages, recordings, and other legislative materials.
The bill also states legislative intent that the newly posted letters should not disclose confidential information or infringe on individual privacy. In practical terms, the measure is aimed at expanding transparency around public participation in the legislative process by making bill-position letters easier for the public to find and review through the state’s legislative information system.
Impact
AB 2063 would expand the list of materials that the Legislative Counsel must publish electronically under Government Code Section 10248. The main legal change is the addition of bill position letters submitted through the Legislature’s internet portal, with implementation delayed until bills introduced in the 2027-28 Regular Session. The bill would not change the substantive law being debated in other statutes, but it would increase public disclosure obligations for the Legislature and its information system, while also signaling a privacy safeguard for confidential or sensitive information.
Sentiment
The available context suggests generally favorable sentiment toward the bill’s transparency goals, with no recorded opposition, committee debate, or votes in the materials provided. Because the bill was newly introduced and had not yet been heard, the public record here does not show a developed partisan or policy split. The measure appears to be framed as a routine legislative openness and access bill rather than a controversial policy change.
Contention
The main point of potential contention is the balance between transparency and privacy. Support for the bill would likely focus on public access to bill position letters and greater visibility into who is weighing in on legislation. Any concerns would center on whether posting those letters could reveal confidential information, personal data, or other sensitive material, which is why the bill includes express intent language to avoid privacy violations. No specific opponents or competing arguments are identified in the provided record.
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