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South Dakota 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 South Dakota Secretary of State maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
According to Section 2-12-1 of South Dakota state law, individuals who meet the following criteria must register as a lobbyist:[1]
| “ | Any person who employs any other person to act as a lobbyist to seek the introduction of legislation or to promote, oppose, or influence in any manner the passage by the Legislature of any legislation affecting the special interests of any agency, individual, association, or business, as distinct from those of the whole people of the state, or to act in any manner as a lobbyist in connection with any such legislation, shall register the name of the person so employed or agreed to be employed, with the secretary of state, to be included in a directory of registered lobbyists as hereinafter provided. The lobbyist shall also register with the secretary of state.[2] | ” |
Click here to visit the state's searchable database of registrations and filings.
State definition of lobbying
Section Section 2-12-1 of South Dakota state law defines lobbying as:[1]
| “ | To seek the introduction of legislation or to promote, oppose, or influence in any manner the passage by the Legislature of any legislation affecting the special interests of any agency, individual, association, or business, as distinct from those of the whole people of the state[2] | ” |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 South Dakota Legislature, "Lobbyists," accessed April 9, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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