Minnesota 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 Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board maintained the state's lobbying records.

Who must register?

Section 10A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes requires lobbyists to register with the state:

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A lobbyist must file a registration form with the board within five days after becoming a lobbyist or being engaged by a new individual, association, political subdivision, or public higher education system.

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Section 10A.01 defines a lobbyist as:

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(a) "Lobbyist" means an individual: (1) engaged for pay or other consideration of more than $3,000 from all sources in any year for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action, or the official action of a metropolitan governmental unit, by communicating or urging others to communicate with public or local officials; or (2) who spends more than $250, not including the individual's own traveling expenses and membership dues, in any year for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action, or the official action of a metropolitan governmental unit, by communicating or urging others to communicate with public or local officials.

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Click here to visit the state's searchable database of registrations and quarterly filings.

See also

• Lobbying
• Lobbyist registration guidelines

External links

• Minnesota Campaign Finance Board