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Arkansas lobbying guidelines
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Lobbying is broadly defined as the attempt to persuade another person to accept one's position. This includes efforts to influence lawmakers by other legislators, constituents, or organized groups. Each state has different requirements for lobbyist registration. The person doing the lobbying is typically referred to as the lobbyist and the person or entity providing compensation the principal. Each state has a different entity responsible for maintaining its lobbying records, such as registrations and expenditures.
As of April 2021, the Arkansas Secretary of State maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
According to 21-8-601(a)(1) of Arkansas state code:[1]
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A lobbyist shall register within five (5) days after beginning lobbying. Such registration shall be on forms provided by the Secretary of State containing the following information: (A) The name, address, and telephone number of the lobbyist; (B) The calendar year for which the lobbyist is registering; (C) The types of public servants being lobbied; (D) The name, address, and telephone number of the lobbyist's client or employer; (E) A description of the nature of the lobbyist's client or employer; and (F) Certification by the lobbyist that the information contained on the lobbyist registration form is true and correct.[2] |
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Section 21-8-402(11) defines a lobbyist as a person who:[3]
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(A) Receives income or reimbursement in a combined amount of four hundred dollars ($400) or more in a calendar quarter for lobbying one (1) or more governmental bodies; (B) Expends four hundred dollars ($400) or more in a calendar quarter for lobbying one (1) or more governmental bodies, excluding the cost of personal travel, lodging, meals, or dues; or (C) Expends four hundred dollars ($400) or more in a calendar quarter, including postage, for the express purpose of soliciting others to communicate with any public servant to influence any legislative action or administrative action of one (1) or more governmental bodies unless the communication has been filed with the Secretary of State or the communication has been published in the news media. If the communication is filed with the Secretary of State, the filing shall include the approximate number of recipients; [2] |
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State definition of lobbying
Section 21-8-402(10) of Arkansas state law provides the following definition of lobbying:[3]
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“Lobbying” means communicating directly or soliciting others to communicate with any public servant with the purpose of influencing legislative action or administrative action[2] |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Code of Arkansas Public Access," "21-8-601. Registration required — Exceptions — Termination.," accessed April 8, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Code of Arkansas Public Access," "21-8-402. Definitions," accessed April 8, 2021
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