CT SB00474

Defines "grass roots lobbying" as attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by affecting public opinion through communications that reference specific actions, express a view on such actions, and encourage recipients to contact government officials.

Adds exemptions to the definition of "expenditure" for newsletters to members or employees, transportation of members/shareholders/employees to specific sites, and contributions to tax-exempt organizations under IRC Section 501(c).

Clarifies that "soliciting others to communicate" in lobbying includes providing compensation or reimbursement to organize grass roots lobbying campaigns.

Renumbers definitions in Section 1-91 from letter format (a-x) to number format (1-25) and updates cross-references throughout related statutes.

Effective date of October 1, 2010 for all amendments to lobbying registration and ethics statutes.