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Vermont 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 Vermont Secretary of State maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
According to Sections 2-11-263(a) and 2-11-263(10) of Vermont state law, individuals who meet the following criteria must register as a lobbyist:[1]
| “ | 2-11-263(a): On forms provided by the Secretary of State, every lobbyist shall register with the Secretary of State before, or within 48 hours of, commencing lobbying activities.[2] | ” |
| “ | 2-11-263(10): 'Lobbyist' means a person who receives or is entitled to receive, either by employment or contract, $500.00 or more in monetary or in-kind compensation in any calendar year for engaging in lobbying, either personally or through his or her agents, or a person who expends more than $500.00 on lobbying in any calendar year.[2] | ” |
Click here to visit the state's searchable database of registrations and filings.
State definition of lobbying
Section 2-11-263(10) of Vermont state law defines lobbying as:[1]
| “ | 'Lobby' or 'lobbying' means:
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