The bill amends the Lobbyist Regulation Act to require lobbyists and their employers to file a detailed lobbying activity report with the secretary of state. This report must disclose the specific legislation lobbied, the position taken by the lobbyist or their employer (support, opposition, or other), and any changes in that position. Additionally, if lobbying occurs after a legislative session, a report must be filed before the governor acts on the legislation. Reports are to be submitted within forty-eight hours of the commencement of lobbying activities and will be accessible on the legislature's website.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that all registration, expenditure, and lobbying activity reports be preserved as public records for at least ten years, ensuring they are archived and available on the secretary of state's lobbyist disclosure website. The reports must be searchable and downloadable, and the secretary of state is tasked with ensuring that contributions reported by lobbyists are consistent with the Campaign Reporting Act. The provisions of this act will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 2-11-7
Final Version: 2-11-7