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Wyoming lobbying 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 Wyoming Secretary of State maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
According to Section 28-7-101(b) of Wyoming state law, individuals who meet the following criteria must register as a lobbyist:[1]
| “ | Any person, who, on behalf of any association, corporation, labor union, public, nonprofit or private special interest group or any interest other than personal, is receiving or has a reasonable expectation of receiving expense reimbursement or compensation in excess of five hundred dollars ($500.00) in a reporting period defined under W.S. 28-7-201(c), as a lobbyist shall, before, or within forty-eight (48) hours of, commencing lobbying activities during a reporting period as defined under W.S. 28-7-201(c), register with the secretary of state.[2] | ” |
Click here to visit the state's list of lobbyist databases and resources.
State definition of lobbying
Section 28-7-101(a) of Wyoming state law defines lobbying as:[1]
| “ | As used in W.S. 28-7-101 through 28-7-104 "lobby" or "as a lobbyist" means to attempt to influence legislation.[2] | ” |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wyoming Legislature, "28-7-101(b)," 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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