§ 12178 Legislator Official Duty Fees

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•If you work in the state government (like a lawmaker or officer), you don’t have to pay for searches about your job.
•You also don’t have to pay for official copies of laws or rules that help you do your job.
•This rule is only for work stuff, not personal things.

Example

A state lawmaker needs a copy of a new law to understand how it affects their work.

They can get that copy for free because it’s part of their job. If it was for something personal, like a family matter, they’d have to pay.

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§ 12178 Legislator Official Duty Fees

No Member of the Legislature or state officer shall be charged for a search relative to matters appertaining to the duties of the Member’s or officer’s office, nor shall a Member of the Legislature or state officer be charged a fee for a certified copy of a law or resolution passed by the Legislature relative to the Member’s or officer’s official duties. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 50. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Member of the Legislature state officer official duties certified copy search

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12178.

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