This Hill article addresses compliance with lobbyist registration and reporting requirements. Provisions in the 2007 lobbying law should result in better enforcement, the experts agreed. In addition to the more severe penalties and the GAO audits, the House clerk and Senate secretary are required to disclose how many times they refer a noncompliant lobbying entity […]
Day: June 5, 2008
Form LD-203
The deadline for Form LD-203 approaches. Per Senate guidance, the form will require disclosure of: (1) certain contributions that are not disclosed in the LD-2; and (2) a certification that the filer has read and understands the gift and travel provisions in the Rules of both the House and the Senate, and that the filer […]
City Considers Lobbying Rules
A city in Florida is considering a rule governing lobbying. An ordinance that prohibits lobbying of city officials while the city is in the middle of evaluating competitive bids, however, is needed, according to City Attorney James Yacavone. This is especially true now that the city is proceeding with plans to construct a roughly $45 […]