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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
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 to prohibit lobbyists and lobbying entities from offering or promising anything of value, such as campaign contributions or endorsements, to government officials, state employees, or candidates for state office in exchange for their support, action, or inaction on specific legislative or executive matters. It also prevents lobbyists from encouraging officials or employees to break similar rules outlined in the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, though it clarifies that this does not restrict making or accepting voluntary contributions that are otherwise legal.
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson (on 03/03/2026)
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