An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in lobbying disclosure, further providing for definitions, for registration, for exemption from registration and reporting, for prohibited activities, for administration and for penalties; and making an editorial change.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's lobbying laws by clarifying definitions for terms like "affiliate" and "political consultant" to ensure clearer identification of related parties and service providers. It requires lobbyists, lobbying firms, principals, and political consultants to register electronically with the state within ten days of beginning their work and to report changes within 14 days. The legislation also establishes specific exemptions from registration and reporting for individuals who limit their activities to testifying, earn less than $2,500, work less than 20 hours for their employer, or represent religious organizations. Additionally, it mandates that political consultants disclose the specific candidates and offices they have assisted in the past 12 months. These changes aim to increase transparency in how individuals and organizations influence state and county officials.