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Tennessee 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 Tennessee Ethics Commission Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
According to Sections 3-6-302(a)(2) and 3-6-301(17) of Tennessee state law, individuals who meet the following criteria must register as a lobbyist:[1]
| “ | 3-6-302(a)(2): Not later than seven (7) days after becoming a lobbyist, the lobbyist shall electronically register with the ethics commission.[2] | ” |
| “ | 3-6-301(17): 'Lobbyist' means any person who engages in lobbying for compensation[2] | ” |
Click here to visit the state's searchable database of registrations and filings.
State definition of lobbying
Section 3-6-301(15)(A) of Tennessee state law defines lobbying as:[1]
| “ | 'Lobby' means to communicate, directly or indirectly, with any official in the legislative branch or executive branch for the purpose of influencing any legislative action or administrative action;[2] | ” |
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