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 has adjourned, 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. The secretary of state is tasked with ensuring that these reports are archived on a lobbyist disclosure website, which must be user-friendly, searchable, and downloadable. The bill also aims to streamline the reporting process by integrating the electronic systems used for lobbyist reporting with those used for campaign contributions, ensuring that individuals receive timely notifications of contributions reported by lobbyists. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

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