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Virginia lobbying guidelines
| Lobbyist registration guidelines |
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| Lobbying |
| Taxpayer-funded lobbying |
| Guidelines by state |
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 Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
According to Sections 2.2-422(A) and 2.2-419 of Virginia state law, individuals who meet the following criteria must register as a lobbyist:[1]
| “ | 2.2-422(A): A lobbyist shall register with the Secretary of the Commonwealth prior to engaging in lobbying.[2] | ” |
| “ | 2.2-419: 'Lobbyist' means:
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Click here to visit the state's searchable database of registrations and filings.
State definition of lobbying
Section 2.2-419 of Virginia state law defines lobbying as:[1]
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