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Pennsylvania lobbying guidelines
| Lobbyist registration 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 Pennsylvania Department of State maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
According to Sections 65-13A01(a) and 65-13A03 of Pennsylvania state law, individuals who meet the following criteria must register as a lobbyist:[1]
| “ | 65-13A01(a): Unless excluded under section 13A06 (relating to exemption from registration and reporting), a lobbyist, lobbying firm or a principal must register with the department electronically using the computerized filing system developed by the department that is consistent with the purposes of this chapter within ten days of acting in any capacity as a lobbyist, lobbying firm or principal. Registration shall be biennial and shall begin January 1, 2007.[2] | ” |
| “ | 65-13A03: 'Lobbyist.' Any individual, association, corporation, partnership, business trust or other entity that engages in lobbying on behalf of a principal for economic consideration. The term includes an attorney at law while engaged in lobbying. [2] | ” |
Click here to visit the state's searchable database of registrations and filings.
State definition of lobbying
Section 65-13A03 of Pennsylvania state law defines lobbying as:[1]
| “ | An effort to influence legislative action or administrative action in this Commonwealth. The term includes:
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