Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board requirement to publish a handbook for lobbying

SF 2021 requires Minnesota's Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to create and maintain a plain-language handbook about lobbying rules on its website. The handbook must clearly explain lobbyist registration requirements (including thresholds and government employee exemptions), which activities count toward those thresholds, and differences between lobbying the legislature, executive branch, or other entities. It directly affects registered lobbyists, government entities, and organizations engaging in lobbying activities. The board must update the handbook regularly and consult with diverse groups, including nonprofits and BIPOC-led organizations, when developing it. The handbook must be published by January 15, 2026.