Government Of The State Of California — California Government Code — General — California State Auditor — California Whistleblower Protection Act — Short title Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session This article shall be known and may be cited as the "California Whistleblower Protection Act." Ca. Gov. Code § 8547 EFFECTIVE 1/1/2000. Amended October 10, 1999 (Bill Number: SB 951) (Chapter 673). See Stats 2003 ch 107 (AB 569), s 23.