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AL SB95
Bill
AI Summary
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Removes the $250 minimum threshold and 24-hour time period requirements for lobbyists reporting expenditures on items excluded from the definition of "thing of value," requiring reporting of all such items regardless of cost.
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Requires lobbyists to report additional information with each expenditure, including the name of related public official or employee and a detailed description of the item.
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Expands reporting requirements to include expenditures made by lobbyists to public employees and their family members, not just public officials.
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Eliminates the $250 minimum and calendar day limitations for non-lobbyists who negotiate contracts or financial transactions with public officials or employees.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Ethics, lobbyists required to report any item excluded from definition of thing of value whatever the actual cost, Sec. 36-25-19 am'd.
Ethics Commission
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 10 Favorable from Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections with 1 amendment
6/1/2011