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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Provides that a lobbyist or lobbying entity may not promise anything of value to an official, State employee, or a candidate for a State executive or State legislative office for the person's support, action, or inaction for a specific legislative action or executive action, including, but not limited to, campaign contributions, endorsement of candidacy, or any in-kind contributions supporting an official, State employee, or candidate for a State executive or State legislative office. Prohibits a lobbyist or lobbying entity from soliciting an official or State employee to violate similar provisions of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that nothing in the provisions prevents the making or accepting of voluntary contributions otherwise in accordance with law.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Lobbyist Registration Act by adding new restrictions on lobbyists and lobbying entities in their interactions with state officials, employees, and political candidates. Specifically, the bill prohibits lobbyists from promising anything of value in exchange for support, action, or inaction on legislative or executive matters. These promises could include campaign contributions, candidate endorsements, or other in-kind support. The bill also prevents lobbyists from pressuring state officials or employees to violate ethics regulations. However, the legislation does not interfere with voluntary campaign contributions that are made in compliance with existing laws. By establishing these provisions, the bill aims to reduce potential conflicts of interest and undue influence in state government decision-making, promoting more transparent and ethical interactions between lobbyists and public officials.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Jil Tracy (R)*,
Chris Balkema (R),
Terri Bryant (R),
Andrew Chesney (R),
Julie Morrison (D),
Laura Murphy (D),
Jason Plummer (R),
Sally Turner (R),
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema (on 05/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=53&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0053.htm |
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