The Times discusses disclosure of donors for and against California’s Proposition 8, including eightmaps.com. With tools like eightmaps — and there are bound to be more of them — strident political partisans can challenge their opponents directly, one voter at a time. The results, some activists fear, could discourage people from participating in the political […]
Month: February 2009
2009 HLOGA Filing Deadlines
Mark your calendars for these 2009 HLOGA filing dates: April 20, 2009 Quarterly reports (Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2009) July 20, 2009 Quarterly reports (Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2009) July 30, 2009 LD 203 Contributions Report (Jan 1 – Jun 30, 2009) Oct 20, 2009 Quarterly reports (Jul 1 – Sep 30, 2009) […]
Alaska: Lobbying Law’s Broad Scope Cited
An oil company in Alaska will not be registering lobbyists with the state, according to this report. ConocoPhillips is citing burdensome disclosure requirements, especially for non-lobbyists who provide support for lobbyists and their activities. Exxon Mobil and TransCanada have registered lobbyists, according to the article. Here’s a lengthy September 2008 advisory opinion discussing the issue; the […]