Relating to the prohibition of lobbyist representation of certain clients.
This bill prohibits registered lobbyists from representing local government entities that impose taxes, members of those entities' governing bodies, or nonprofit organizations that primarily advocate for such entities. The restriction applies only to new contracts entered into after the bill takes effect. The law will become effective 91 days following the end of the legislative session. This change directly affects lobbyists seeking to work with specific government and advocacy groups.
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Introduced Aug 4, 2025
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Cody Vasut
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