Bill > H2795

This bill establishes a registration system for lobbyists advocating independently for social and environmental justice. The key provisions are: 1. Lobbyists advocating for social and environmental justice must register, but cannot lobby for the financial interests of any business. 2. Lobbyists can accept donations from the public and businesses, but donations from the public must be equal to or greater than those from businesses. 3. Lobbyists have an annual income cap of $88,000 (indexed to inflation) after deducting lobbying expenses. 4. Lobbyists cannot provide payments to government officials, except for reasonable purchases of snacks and drinks. 5. Lobbyists must disclose information about their donors, expenditures, and lobbying activities to the public. 6. Registration can be denied if a lobbyist is found to misuse funds, fail to lobby, or breach the trust of donors.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2795