Enrolled Senate Bill 1746 - Lobbying Summary

• Amends Oklahoma lobbying statutes (74 O.S. Sections 4249-4255) to modify definitions and registration requirements for lobbyists.

• Requires lobbyists to register with the Ethics Commission by December 31 annually or within 5 days of engaging in lobbying activities, with a $100 registration fee.

• Changes definition of terms used in lobbying regulations to reference the Rules of the Ethics Commission rather than statutory definitions, eliminating detailed statutory definitions of "lobbying," "lobbyist," and "lobbyist principal."

• Prohibits registered lobbyists from making false statements to state officials and establishes penalties including misdemeanor charges for violations and potential 5-year lobbying bans for repeat offenders.

• Repeals sections 4248, 4259, and 4260 relating to lobbyist registration and conduct, with effective date of January 1, 2015.