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Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Secretary of State maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
According to Sections 42-139.1-4(b) and 42-139.1-3(5)(i-iii) of Rhode Island state law, individuals who meet the following criteria must register as a lobbyist:[1]
| “ | 42-139.1-4(b): Every lobbyist shall cause the [registration] information to be entered into the online register within seven (7) calendar days of any lobbying engagement and shall also register the termination of such engagement.[2] | ” |
| “ | 42-139.1-3(5)(i-iii): 'Lobbyist' means any of the following:
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Click here to visit the state's searchable database of registrations and filings.
State definition of lobbying
Section 42-139.1-3(3) of Rhode Island state law defines lobbying as:[1]
| “ | Acting directly or soliciting others to act for the purpose of promoting, opposing, amending, or influencing any action or inaction by any member of the executive or legislative branch of state government or any public corporation.[2] | ” |
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