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ID H0214
Bill
Status
4/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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