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Delaware lobbying guidelines
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| Lobbying |
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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 Delaware Public Integrity Commission maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
Title 29, Section 5832 of Delaware state law specifies who must register as a lobbyist:[1]
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a) Every lobbyist shall register electronically with the Commission in a lobbyist docket and file, at that time, the authorization from the lobbyist’s employer as required by § 5833 of this title. A person who qualifies as a lobbyist in accordance with § 5831(a)(5)a. or b. of this title shall register prior to performing any acts as a lobbyist. A person who qualifies as a lobbyist in accordance with § 5831(a)(5)c. of this title must register within 5 days after so qualifying, if not already registered as a lobbyist.[2] |
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Click here to visit the state's searchable database of registrations and quarterly filings.
State definition of lobbying
Title 29, Section 5831 of Delaware state law defines lobbying as:[3]
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(5) “Lobbyist” means any individual who acts to promote, advocate, influence or oppose any matter pending before the General Assembly by direct communication with the General Assembly or any matter pending before a state agency by direct communication with that state agency, and who in connection therewith either:
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Delaware Code Online, "CHAPTER 58. Laws Regulating the Conduct of Officers and Employees of the State | Subchapter IV. Registration of Lobbyists | Section 5831," accessed April 11, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ The Delaware Code Online, "CHAPTER 58. Laws Regulating the Conduct of Officers and Employees of the State | Subchapter IV. Registration of Lobbyists | Section 5831," accessed April 11, 2021
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