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MO SB867

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jim Lembke

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 105.470 of Missouri law to redefine lobbyist classifications and related ethics terms

  • Defines "site consultant" as any person who, for valuable consideration, contacts the Department of Economic Development to determine tax incentives and economic development programs available to businesses locating or relocating in Missouri

  • Classifies site consultants as "executive lobbyists" subject to lobbying registration and disclosure requirements under state ethics laws

  • Establishes a $50 expenditure threshold during a twelve-month period (January 1 - December 31) that triggers lobbyist registration requirements for those attempting to influence executive branch officials

  • Provides exemptions from lobbyist classification for general assembly members, elected state officials, and persons engaged in specified activities including legal proceedings, permit applications, public hearings, and testimony before state agencies

Legislative Description

Categorizes site consultants as executive lobbyists

Last Action

Hearing Conducted S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

4/3/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics3/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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