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Introduced
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2023
06/16/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would expand the lobbying reform act to apply to persons who lobby municipal government executives and legislative bodies, as well as local fire districts. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill, the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act, would expand the existing lobbying reform act to apply to persons who lobby municipal government executives and legislative bodies, as well as local fire districts. The key provisions of the bill include defining "lobbying" to include acting directly or soliciting others to influence any action or inaction by members of the executive or legislative branch of state or municipal government, or local fire districts. The bill also provides definitions for various types of lobbyists, such as "contract lobbyist," "in-house lobbyist," and "governmental lobbyist." The bill would take effect upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 04/18/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/HouseText23/H5614.pdf |
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