This bill amends RSA 15:5, I to include a new provision that requires towns and school districts to use warrant articles for each lobbying agency when they are using local funds to lobby for legislation. The bill introduces a new paragraph (III) to RSA 15:5, which mandates that towns and school districts that fund lobbyists as defined under RSA 15:1, I, must use a warrant article for each agency they intend to fund for lobbying purposes. The warrant article must specifically state the name of the lobbyist or lobbying agency and clarify that local funds will be used to lobby for legislation.

The bill specifies the exact wording that should be used in the warrant article: "Shall the town or school district fund ____________________________ (name of lobbyist or lobbyist agency) using local funds to lobby for legislation." This requirement aims to ensure transparency and accountability in how local funds are used for lobbying activities. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, indicating that towns and school districts will need to comply with this new requirement within that timeframe.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15:5