General Information about the General Assembly: 76-1
LOBBYISTS
The term "lobbyist" is defined in the Senate and House rules. It includes
anyone who is attempting to encourage the passage, defeat, or modification of
legislation for compensation or on behalf of an association. It also includes
employees of federal, state and local governments who represent the official
positions of their governmental entity or agency. A lobbyist is required to
register with the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Clerk of the House on or
before the day he or she will begin lobbying. The lobbyist must list his or her
name and address and the individuals, companies, unions, associations or causes
for which the individual is lobbying. Also, the general subjects in which the
lobbyist is interested and any Senate or House File numbers relating to these
subjects as well as whether the individual will lobby in support of or in
opposition to these bills must be expressed. In addition, lobbyists and their
clients must each file a description of any fee arrangements. House rules
prohibit the payment of fees or bonuses to lobbyists conditioned upon the
results they attain.
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