Relating to the definitions of lobbyist, lobbying and lobbying client for purposes of the state governmental ethics law.

SB 286 updates Kansas' state governmental ethics law by clarifying key definitions related to lobbying. It introduces a new definition for "lobbying client" to mean any organization or person hiring lobbyists for compensation - such as businesses or coalitions - and specifies that the coalition itself, not its members, is the client. The bill also revises the definition of "lobbyist" to include those paid $5,000+ annually for lobbying, while excluding certain groups like state employees, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and legal representatives. These changes aim to streamline reporting requirements and clarify who must register under Kansas' lobbying disclosure rules.