Alabama law:
Alabama
Code
Alabama lobbyist regulator:
Alabama Ethics Commission
State lobbying statute: AC 36-25-18
State campaign contributions:
AC 17-5-3
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Alaska
Alaska law:
Alaska
Administrative Code
Alaska lobbyist regulator:
Alaska Public Offices Commission
State lobbying statute:
AS 24.45
State campaign contributions:
AS
15.13.070
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Arizona
Arizona law:
Arizona Code
Arizona lobbyist regulator:
Arizona Secretary of State
State lobbying statute:
AC
41-1231/1232
State campaign contributions:
AC 16-905
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Arkansas
Arkansas law:
Arkansas Code
Arkansas lobbyist regulator:
Arkansas Ethics Commission
State lobbying statute:
A.C.A. 21-8-601
State campaign contributions:
A.C.A. 7-6-101
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
California
California law:
California
Code
California lobbyist regulator:
California Secretary of State
Political Reform Division
State lobbying statute:
California Codes Section 86100-86118
State campaign contributions:
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/bulletin/contribchart.pdf
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Colorado
Colorado law:
Colorado Code
Colorado lobbyist regulator:
Colorado Secretary of State Elections Division
State lobbying statute:
Colorado Secretary of State Elections Division
State campaign contributions:
Colorado Constitution Article 28, Amendment 27
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Connecticut
Connecticut law:
Connecticut
Code
Connecticut lobbyist regulator:
Connecticut Office of State
Ethics
State lobbying statute:
Code
of Ethics;
FAQ
State campaign contributions: Connecticut
Code 9-611
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Delaware
Delaware law:
Delaware Code
Delaware lobbyist regulator:
Delaware Public Integrity Commission
State lobbying statute:
Definitions;
Lobbyist registration
State campaign contributions:
http://elections.delaware.gov/information/campaignfinance/pdfs/contributiontable.pdf
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Florida
Florida law:
Florida Statutes
Florida lobbyist regulator:
Florida
Online Sunshine
State lobbying statute:
Legislative Lobbying;
Executive Lobbying
State campaign contributions:
Florida Statutes 106.08
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Georgia
Georgia law:
Georgia Code
Georgia lobbyist regulator:
Georgia State Ethics
Commission
State lobbying statute:
21-5-70 to 76
State campaign contributions:
21-5-41
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Hawaii
Hawaii law:
Hawaii
Revised Statutes
Hawaii lobbyist regulator:
Hawaii Ethics Commission
State lobbying statute:
Chapter 97
State campaign contributions:
11-204
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Idaho
Idaho law:
Idaho Statutes
Idaho lobbyist regulator:
Idaho
Secretary of State
State lobbying statute:
67-6617
State campaign contributions:
67-6601
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Illinois
Illinois law:
Illinois Compiled Statutes
Illinois lobbyist regulator:
Illinois Secretary of State
State lobbying statute: 25
ILCS 170
State campaign contributions:
10 ILCS 5/9-1
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on gifts
to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Indiana
Indiana law:
Indiana Code
Indiana lobbyist regulator:
Indiana Lobby
Registration Commission
State lobbying statute:
IC 2-7
State campaign contributions:
IC 3-9-2
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Iowa
Iowa law:
Iowa Code
Iowa lobbyist regulators:
Iowa Legislature (Legislative Lobbying);
Iowa
Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board (Executive Lobbying)
State lobbying statute:
68B-36
State campaign contributions:
68A-503
1. What is the definition of or what
constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist registration
requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on gifts to
regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Kansas
Kansas law:
Kansas Statutes
Kansas lobbyist regulator:
Kansas Ethics
Commission
State lobbying statute:
46-265
State campaign contributions:
25-4153
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Kentucky
Kentucky law:
Kentucky
Revised Statutes
Kentucky lobbyist regulator: Kentucky Legislative
Ethics Commission
State lobbying statute:
6.611 & 8.801
State campaign contributions:
121.150
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Louisiana
Louisiana law:
Louisiana Code
Louisiana lobbyist regulator:
Louisiana Board of Ethics
State lobbying statute: LSA-R.S. 24:51 to 58
State campaign contributions: LSA
18:1481 to 1532
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Maine
Maine law:
Maine
Revised Statutes
Maine lobbyist regulator:
Maine Ethics
Commission
State lobbying statute: Title
3, Chapter 15
State campaign contributions:
Title 21A, Chapter 13, SubChapter 2, Section 1015
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Maryland
Maryland law:
Maryland Code
Maryland lobbyist regulator:
Maryland Ethics Commission
State lobbying statute:
State Government, Title 15, Section 701 to 715
State campaign contributions:
Election Law, Title 13, Section 226
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Massachusetts
Massachusetts law:
Massachusetts General Laws
Massachusetts lobbyist regulator:
Massachusetts Secretary of
the Commonwealth
State lobbying statute:
The General Court,
Chapter 3, Sections 39 to 50
State campaign contributions:
Elections, Chapter
55, Sections 6 to 8
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Michigan
Michigan law:
Michigan Compiled Laws
Michigan lobbyist regulator:
Michigan Department of State
State lobbying statute:
Section 4.415 to 4.422
State campaign contributions:
Section 169.252
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Minnesota
Minnesota law:
Minnesota Statutes
Minnesota lobbyist regulator:
Minnesota Campaign
Finances and Public Disclosure Board
State lobbying statute:
Chapter 10A.01 to 10A.09
State campaign contributions:
Chapter 10A.27
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Mississippi
Mississippi law:
Mississippi Statutes
Mississippi lobbyist regulator:
Mississippi Secretary
of State
State lobbying statute:
Mississippi Code Section 5-8-1 to 5-8-23
State campaign contributions: (unable to locate)
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Missouri
Missouri law:
Missouri Statutes
Missouri lobbyist regulator:
Missouri
Ethics Commission
State lobbying statute:
Missouri Revised Statutes 105.470 to 105.478
State campaign contributions:
Missouri Revised
Statutes 130.032
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Montana
Montana law:
Montana Code Annotated
Montana lobbyist regulator: Montana
Commissioner of Political Practices
State lobbying statute:
Montana Code
Annotated 5-7-101 to 5-7-310
State campaign contributions:
Montana Code
Annotated 13-37-216
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Nebraska
Nebraska law:
Nebraska
Revised Statutes
Nebraska lobbyist regulator:
Nebraska Accountability and
Disclosure Commission
State lobbying statute:
Nebraska Revised Statutes 49-1433; 49-1434; 49-1438; 49-1480
State campaign contributions:
Nebraska Revised Statutes 32-1608
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Nevada
Nevada law:
Nevada Revised
Statutes
Nevada lobbyist regulator:
Nevada Legislative Council Bureau
State lobbying statute:
Nevada Revised Statutes 218.900 to 218.944
State campaign contributions:
Nevada Revised Statutes
294A.100
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
New Hampshire
New Hampshire law:
New Hampshire
Statutes
New Hampshire lobbyist regulator:
New Hampshire
Secretary of State
State lobbying statute:
Chapter
15
State campaign contributions:
Chapter
664.4
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
New Jersey
New Jersey law:
New Jersey Statutes
New Jersey lobbyist regulator:
New Jersey Election Law Enforcement
Commission
State lobbying statute:
New Jersey Statutes 52:13C-20 to 52:13C-36
State campaign contributions:
New Jersey Statutes 19:44A-11.3
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
New Mexico
New Mexico law:
New Mexico Statutes
New Mexico lobbyist regulator:
New Mexico
Secretary of State
State lobbying statute:
New Mexico Statutes 2-11-1 to 2-11-9
State campaign contributions:
New Mexico Statutes 1-19-25 to 1-19-36
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
New York
New York law:
New
York Statutes
New York lobbyist regulator:
New York Commission on Public Integrity
State lobbying statute:
New
York Legislative Law 1-A to 1-V
State campaign contributions:
Election Law 14-114
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
North Carolina
North Carolina law:
North Carolina
Statutes
North Carolina lobbyist regulator:
North Carolina Secretary
of State
State lobbying statute:
Chapter 120C
State campaign contributions:
Chapter 163-278.6
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
North Dakota
North Dakota law:
North
Dakota Century Code
North Dakota lobbyist regulator:
North Dakota Secretary of State
State lobbying statute:
Chapter 54-05.1
State campaign contributions:
Chapter 16.1-08.1
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Ohio
Ohio law:
Ohio Revised Code
Ohio lobbyist regulator:
Ohio Office of the
Legislative Inspector General
State lobbying statute: 101.70-101.79
State campaign contributions:
3517.102(B)(1)(a);
3599.03
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Oklahoma
Oklahoma law:
Oklahoma Statutes
Oklahoma lobbyist regulator:
Oklahoma Ethics Commission
State lobbying statute: 74-4250
State campaign contributions:
187.01; 257: 1-1-1 and 257: 10-1-2
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Oregon
Oregon law:
Oregon Revised
Statutes
Oregon lobbyist regulator:
Oregon Government Ethics Commission
State lobbying statute:
171.740
State campaign contributions:
260.160 to 174
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law:
Pennsylvania Code
Pennsylvania lobbyist regulator:
Pennsylvania Department of State
State lobbying statute:
Summary
State campaign contributions:
25 PA Stat 3241 to 3260a
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Rhode Island
Rhode Island law:
Rhode Island
General Laws
Rhode Island lobbyist regulator:
Rhode Island
Secretary of State
State lobbying statute:
22-10-1
to 22-10-12
State campaign contributions:
17-25-10.1
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
South Carolina
South Carolina law:
South Carolina Code of
Laws
South Carolina lobbyist regulator: South Carolina Ethics
Commission
State lobbying statute:
2-17-20
State campaign contributions:
8-13-1314 to 8-13-1316
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
South Dakota
South Dakota law:
South Dakota
Codified Laws
South Dakota lobbyist regulator:
South Dakota
Secretary of State
State lobbying statute:
2-12-1 to 2-12-14
State campaign contributions:
12-27-18
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Tennessee
Tennessee law:
Tennessee Code
Tennessee lobbyist regulator:
Tennessee Ethics Commission
State lobbying statute:
3-6-301 to 3-6-308
State campaign contributions:
2-10-302
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Texas
Texas law:
Texas Statutes
Texas lobbyist regulator:
Texas Ethics
Commission
State lobbying statute:
Government 305.005
State campaign contributions:
Elections 253
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Utah
Utah law:
Utah Code
Utah lobbyist regulator:
Utah Lieutenant Governor
State lobbying statute:
Title 36-11
State campaign contributions:
Title 20A-11
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Vermont
Vermont law:
Vermont Statutes
Vermont lobbyist regulator:
Vermont
Secretary of State
State lobbying statute:
Title 2, Chapter 11
State campaign contributions:
Title 17, Chapter 59, Section 2805
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Virginia
Virginia law:
Code of
Virginia
Virginia lobbyist regulator:
Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth
State lobbying statute:
Title 2.2, Chapter 4, Sections 419-434
State campaign contributions: repealed in 2006
Title
24.2, Chapter 9
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Washington
Washington law:
Revised Code of
Washington
Washington lobbyist regulator:
Washington Public
Disclosure Commission
State lobbying statute:
Title 42.17,
Sections 150 to 230
State campaign contributions: repealed in 2006
Title 42.17,
Section 640;
Annual
Adjustments
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
West Virginia
West Virginia law:
West Virginia Code
West Virginia lobbyist regulator:
West Virginia Ethics
Commission
State lobbying statute:
Chapter 6B, Article 3
State campaign contributions:
Chapter 3, Article 8, Sections 8 to 12
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Wisconsin
Wisconsin law:
Wisconsin Statutes
Wisconsin lobbyist regulator:
State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
State lobbying statute:
Chapter 13.62 to 13.625
State campaign contributions:
Chapter 11.01
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
Wyoming
Wyoming law:
Wyoming Statutes
Wyoming lobbyist regulator:
Wyoming Secretary of State
State lobbying statute:
Title 28, Chapter 7
State campaign contributions:
Title 22, Chapter 25, Section 102
1. What is the
definition of or what constitutes a “lobbyist” or lobbying activity
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobbyingdefinitions.htm
2. Any fees that are
involved
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
3. The lobbyist
registration requirements
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/lobby_registration.htm
4. The limitations on
gifts to regulators or legislators
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/ethics/e_gift.htm
5. Limitations on
campaign donations
http://www.ncsl.org/print/legismgt/limits_candidates.pdf
