Kentucky 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 'Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
Section 6.807 of the Kansas Revised Statutes requires lobbyists and their employers to register with the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission:[1]
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Each legislative agent and employer must file a registration statement listing the following: (a) The name, business address and telephone number, and occupation of the legislative agent; (b) The name, brief description of the nature of the business, nature and identity of the organized association, coalition, or public interest entity, business address and telephone number of the employer, and the real party in interest on whose behalf the legislative agent is lobbying, if it is different from the employer. For the purposes of this section, if a trade association or other charitable or fraternal organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code is the employer, the statement shall not list the names and addresses of each member of the association or organization, if the association or organization itself is listed; (c) The name, bill number, or a brief description of the legislative action for which the legislative agent is or will be engaged in lobbying on behalf of their employer or as a representative of the organized association, coalition, or public interest entity; (d) The date on which the legislative agent was engaged; and (e) Certification by the employer and legislative agent that the information contained in the registration statement is complete and accurate.[2] |
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Click here to visit the state's searchable database of registrations and quarterly filings.
State definition of lobbying
Section 6.611 of the Kansas Revised Statutes defines lobbying as:[3]
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"Lobby" means to promote, advocate, or oppose the passage, modification, defeat, or executive approval or veto of any legislation by direct communication with any member of the General Assembly, the Governor, the secretary of any cabinet listed in KRS 12.250, or any member of the staff of any of the officials listed in this paragraph.[2] |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Kansas Revised Statutes," accessed April 12, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Kansas Revised Statutes," accessed April 12, 2021
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