LOBBYIST REGULATION & EXPENDITURE REPORTS

SB 248 lowers the threshold for reporting lobbying-related spending from $100 to $50 per transaction. It requires lobbyists and their employers to electronically report all expenditures over $50 - including meals, entertainment, and other costs - categorized by type. The bill directly affects lobbyists and their employers who influence state legislation, officials, or ballot issues. Key provisions expand transparency by mandating detailed, itemized reports on spending that previously wasn’t required to be disclosed. These changes aim to provide greater public insight into how lobbying funds are used.