A bill that would make it a crime for California lawmakers to sign non-disclosure agreements when they create new laws or decide how to use taxpayer dollars cleared another hurdle at the Capitol.

The agreements, which call for $500 in civil penalties, go before the state ethics commission for final approval this week.

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