This bill amends and enacts provisions relating to lobbying.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- modifies and clarifies the definitions of lobbyist, lobbying, and a principal;
- prohibits consideration, a reward, or an incentive for lobbying that is contingent on certain government action and provides criminal and civil penalties for violation of the prohibition;
- replaces the offense of employing or soliciting a person to lobby for contingent compensation with the offense described in the preceding paragraph;
- creates an exception to the definition of "expenditure" in relation to certain sporting events, performances, or exhibitions of a state institution of higher education or a private, nonprofit institution of higher education;
- amends provisions relating to lobbying by a former state official;
- requires a municipality or county to disclose certain information regarding lobbying expenditures made by the municipality or county; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 36-11-102, 36-11-201, 36-11-301, 53-1-102, 53-1-106, 63G-23-102, 67-24-103