Bill > HB0597

This bill amends Tennessee's lobbying regulations by requiring lobbyists to include additional disclosure information in their registration statements filed with the Tennessee ethics commission. Specifically, lobbyists must now identify each bill and legislative measure for which they are receiving compensation to either support or oppose. This new requirement aims to increase transparency in the lobbying process by revealing which specific pieces of legislation a lobbyist is being paid to influence. The bill would modify Section 3-6-302(b)(2) of the Tennessee Code Annotated to add this new reporting requirement, and it would take effect immediately upon becoming law. The provision is designed to provide more detailed information about lobbyists' activities, allowing for greater public insight into potential attempts to influence legislative decision-making.

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

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