IDAHO SECRETARY OF STATE Ben Ysursa, Secretary of State |
Lobbyist Registration Requirements |
Title 67, Chapter 66, Idaho Code, defines lobbying as follows:
67-6602. Definitions. (k) "Lobbyist" includes any person who lobbies. All persons doing lobbying must register with the Secretary of State unless they fall under one of the criteria to be exempt from registration. Before engaging in any lobbying, or within thirty (30) days after being employed as a lobbyist, whichever occurs first, a lobbyist must complete and file a Lobbyist Registration Statement (L-1 form) with the Secretary of State, accompanied by a registration fee of ten dollars ($10.00). If a lobbyist is employed by or representing more than one employer or interest, the lobbyist must file a separate Lobbyist Registration Statement and filing fee for each employer or interest. When filling out the lobbyist registration form, the lobbyist discloses: Each registered legislative lobbyist then files financial disclosure reports - monthly during the legislative session (generally covering January, February and March) and an annual report at the end of the calendar year. These reports disclose expenditures made or incurred by the lobbyist during the time period covered. Registered executive official lobbyists are required to file a semi-annual and annual report disclosing expenditures made or incurred by the lobbyist during the time periods covered. Those lobbying both the legislature and executive officials will file monthly reports during the legislative session and an annual report disclosing expenditures for all lobbying activities for each category on each report. Lobbyist registration is on an annual basis. Each lobbyist must file a new registration statement, revised as appropriate, on or before January 10 each year. Failure to do so terminates the lobbyist's registered status. (Section 67-6617(5)(d), Idaho Code) |
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