The bill introduces a new requirement for lobbyists and their employers to file a lobbying activity report prior to the adjournment of a legislative session. This report must detail the specific legislation lobbied, the position taken by the lobbyist or their employer (including any changes in position), and the name of the employer involved in the lobbying. Additionally, if lobbying occurs after the legislative session, a report must be filed before the governor acts on the legislation. The bill stipulates that each piece of legislation only needs to be reported once unless there is a change in position, and it mandates that these reports be made available on the legislature's website.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing law to include the preservation of lobbying activity reports as public records for at least ten years, ensuring they are accessible on the secretary of state's lobbyist disclosure website. It also emphasizes that all reports, including registrations and expenditures, must be maintained in searchable and downloadable formats. The secretary of state is tasked with ensuring that contributions reported by lobbyists are consistent with the Campaign Reporting Act, and that reporting individuals receive timely notifications of contributions. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

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introduced version: 2-11-7