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Louisiana 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 Louisiana Ethics Administration Program maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
Section 24:53 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes requires lobbyists to register with the state:[1]
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Each lobbyist shall register with the board as soon as possible after employment as a lobbyist or after the first action requiring his registration as a lobbyist, whichever occurs first, and in any event not later than five days after employment as a lobbyist or not later than five days after the first action requiring his registration as a lobbyist, whichever occurs first. He shall electronically file with the board using forms provided by it, the following information: 1) His name and business address. (2) The name and address of each person by whom he is employed and, if different, whose interests he represents, including the business in which that person is engaged. (3)(a) The name of each person by whom he is paid or is to be paid, the amount he is paid or is to be paid for the purpose of lobbying, and a characterization of such payment as paid, earned but not received, or prospective. (b) Amounts required to be disclosed pursuant to this Paragraph shall be reported by category of value. (4)(a) An indication of potential subject matters about which he anticipates lobbying. (b) Indication of potential subject matters shall be made by choosing from a list of potential subject matter categories. (c) The unintentional omission of a potential subject matter as provided in this Paragraph shall not be a violation of this Part. (5) The identity of each legislator or spouse of a legislator with whom he or his employer has, or has had in the preceding twelve months, a business relationship. For purposes of this Paragraph, “business relationship” means any transaction, contract, or activity that is conducted or undertaken for profit and which arises from a joint ownership interest, partnership, or common legal entity between a lobbyist or his employer and a legislator or spouse of a legislator when the legislator or spouse owns ten percent or more of such interest, partnership, or legal entity. (6) One copy of a two inch by two inch recent photograph of the registrant made within the prior six months shall be filed with the initial registration form for a legislative term. (7) If a lobbyist is compensated for lobbying and non-lobbying services, he shall reasonably allocate his compensation and report only the amount received for lobbying in the manner provided in this Part.[2] |
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Section 24-51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes provides this definition of a lobbyist:[3]
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“Lobbyist” means either: (i) Any person who is employed or engaged for compensation to act in a representative capacity for the purpose of lobbying if lobbying constitutes one of the principal duties of such employment or engagement. (ii) Any person who acts in a representative capacity and makes an expenditure.[2] |
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Click here to visit the state's searchable database of registrations and quarterly filings.
State definition of lobbying
Section 24-51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes defines lobbying as:[4]
| “ | “Lobbying” or “to lobby” means: (a) Any direct act or communication with a legislator, the purpose of which is to aid in influencing the passage or defeat of any legislation, (b) Any preparation or research specifically intended, at the time it is performed, for use in or in support of any ongoing or planned direct act or communication with a legislator, the purpose of which is to aid in influencing the passage or defeat of any legislation, or (c) Conducting or attending a meeting the purpose of which is to discuss direct communication with a legislator to aid in influencing the passage or defeat of any legislation.[2] | ” |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Louisiana State Legislature, "Louisiana Revised Statutes," accessed April 12, 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.
- ↑ Louisiana State Legislature, "Louisiana Revised Statutes," accessed on April 12, 2021
- ↑ Louisiana State Legislature, "Louisiana Revised Statutes," accessed on April 12, 2021
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