351—8.6 (68B) Executive branch lobbying expenditures defined. This rule is intended to aid executive branch lobbyists in reporting expenditures as required by Iowa Code section 68B.37 that are made by lobbyists for executive branch lobbying purposes. The provisions of this rule are intended to serve as a general guideline to obtain uniform reporting. The following are defined as executive branch lobbying expenditures:
	  1. 	 Direct communication expenses such as telephone calls, letters, faxes, printing, and postage for purposes of engaging in executive branch lobbying.
	  2. 	 Compensation received for time spent researching and drafting proposed legislation, rules, or executive orders when the draft is then submitted to any executive branch official or employee.
	  3. 	 Compensation received for time spent by the lobbyist communicating with executive branch officials and employees for purposes of engaging in executive branch lobbying.
For purposes of this rule, any of these expenses incurred by a lobbyist’s client shall apply to the lobbyist and shall be a reportable expense by the lobbyist. However, an expenditure made by any organization for publishing a newsletter or other informational release for its members is not a reportable expenditure.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 68B.37.