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This bill modifies Minnesota's lobbying regulations by expanding and clarifying the definition of a "lobbyist" and creating new exemptions from disclosure requirements. The bill broadens the definition of a lobbyist to include individuals who spend more than ten hours per month lobbying, those employed or retained by clients for multiple lobbying contacts, and those whose lobbying constitutes less than 20 percent of their work. It adds several new exemptions from lobbyist registration, including individuals representing their own interests, those serving on association boards without specific lobbying compensation, professionals providing technical expertise to officials, and those whose job responsibilities do not include lobbying. The bill also narrows the definition of "official action of a political subdivision" by explicitly excluding the routine application or administration of statutes, rules, or ordinances. Additionally, the bill provides a new provision protecting confidential and privileged communications, ensuring that attorneys and other licensed professionals are not required to disclose information protected by professional confidentiality obligations or legal privileges. These changes aim to provide more clarity and flexibility in lobbyist reporting while maintaining transparency in governmental interactions.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2105&ssn=0&y=2025