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This bill amends the definition of "lobbyist" in Virginia law to include individuals who represent public institutions of higher education for the purpose of lobbying. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to the existing definition of lobbyist, which previously only included individuals employed or contracted for lobbying, those representing organizations or associations for lobbying purposes, and local government employees who lobby. The new provision explicitly states that individuals representing public higher education institutions for lobbying purposes will now be classified as lobbyists. This change means that such representatives will need to follow the same registration and reporting requirements as other types of lobbyists, increasing transparency in how public institutions of higher education engage with government officials. The bill aims to ensure that lobbying activities by representatives of public colleges and universities are properly documented and regulated, similar to other types of lobbying activities in the state.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1399