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Introduced
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
In Committee
05/01/2026
05/01/2026
Crossed Over
05/19/2026
05/19/2026
Passed
05/19/2026
05/19/2026
Dead
Vetoed
05/29/2026
05/29/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF LOBBYISTS, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase transparency in government by strengthening lobbying regulations and clarifying who is considered a lobbyist. It redefines "lobbyist" to include both professional and volunteer lobbyists, and clarifies that employees of a client assisting a professional lobbyist are not considered lobbyists unless their duties specifically involve lobbying for the client. The bill also introduces new registration requirements for volunteer lobbyists, requiring them to attest they are not being paid. Additionally, it mandates that state officials and employees, as well as those in the judicial department and its independent agencies, who engage in lobbying must register and file monthly disclosure statements detailing their legislative positions, including whether they support, oppose, amend, or monitor specific bills. Importantly, former statewide elected officials and members of the General Assembly are prohibited from lobbying for a period of two years after leaving office. The bill also includes an appropriation of $91,000 to the Department of State to cover the costs associated with implementing these new regulations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (68)
Lisa Cutter (D)*,
Meg Froelich (D)*,
Dusty Johnson (R)*,
Rod Pelton (R)*,
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Carlos Barron (R),
Scott Bottoms (R),
Mary Bradfield (R),
Brandi Bradley (R),
Max Brooks (R),
Kyle Brown (D),
Jarvis Caldwell (R),
Sean Camacho (D),
John Carson (R),
Marc Catlin (R),
Chad Clifford (D),
James Coleman (D),
Jessie Danielson (D),
Ken Degraaf (R),
Regina English (D),
Lisa Feret (D),
Ava Flanell (R),
Lorena García (D),
Lori Goldstein (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Ryan Gonzalez (R),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Tony Hartsook (R),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Rebecca Keltie (R),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Chris Kolker (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Larry Liston (R),
Javier Mabrey (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Bob Marshall (D),
Matt Martinez (D),
Tisha Mauro (D),
Karen McCormick (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Janice Rich (R),
Chris Richardson (R),
Dylan Roberts (D),
Robert Rodriguez (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Scott Slaugh (R),
Lesley Smith (D),
Matt Soper (R),
Rebekah Stewart (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Larry Suckla (R),
Tom Sullivan (D),
Rick Taggart (R),
Brianna Titone (D),
Elizabeth Velasco (D),
Katie Wallace (D),
Ron Weinberg (R),
Michael Weissman (D),
Jenny Willford (D),
Ty Winter (R),
Steven Woodrow (D),
Dan Woog (R),
Yara Zokaie (D),
Last Action
Governor Vetoed (on 05/29/2026)
Taxonomy
Government Operations
- ‐ Lobbying and Lobbyist Regulation
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