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This bill requires lobbyists and their employers to file detailed lobbying activity reports with the secretary of state, providing transparency about legislative advocacy efforts. Specifically, the reports must disclose the specific legislation being lobbied, the lobbyist's position on the legislation (including any changes in that position), and the name of the employer conducting the lobbying. These reports must be filed within 48 hours of commencing lobbying activity, either during a legislative session or after adjournment before the governor acts on legislation. The bill also mandates that these reports be publicly accessible on the legislature's website and archived on the secretary of state's lobbyist disclosure website for at least ten years. The reports must be easily searchable, sortable, and downloadable, and the reporting system will aim to integrate with campaign reporting systems to reduce duplicate reporting. Notably, the bill will become effective on January 1, 2027, giving state agencies time to prepare for the new reporting requirements. The goal of these provisions is to increase transparency and public access to information about lobbying activities and potential influences on legislative decision-making.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=143&year=25