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ID H0214

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises the definition of "nonbusiness entity" to require that contributions, gifts or membership fees exceed 10% of total receipts during the preceding or current calendar year (rather than just the preceding year).

  • Clarifies that nonbusiness entities making expenditures exceeding $1,000 in any calendar year to support or oppose candidates or measures must file a statement with the secretary of state within 30 days of exceeding the threshold.

  • Expands the statement filing requirement to include names and addresses of persons who paid or agreed to pay fees, dues, or other consideration exceeding $500 to the entity during either of the prior two calendar years or the current year.

  • Extends the contingent fee prohibition for lobbyists to also apply to lobbying activities involving communications with executive officials regarding rules, ratemaking decisions, procurements, contracts, bids, and financial services agreements.

  • Makes technical corrections including fixing spelling errors ("contitute" to "constitute") and clarifying language in the lobbyist duties section.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise the definition of "nonbusiness entity"; to revise expenditure requirements by nonbusiness entities; and to revise certain duties of lobbyists.

SUNSHINE LAW

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 6, 2015 Session Law Chapter 284 Effective: 07/01/2015

4/6/2015

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/13/2015
State Affairs3/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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