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LC 3294

Generally revise laws pertaining to taxpayer funded lobbying

2025 Regular Session

LC 3294 aims to revise laws on taxpayer-funded lobbying, increasing transparency and tightening how public funds are used for lobbying.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3294

Legislative Summary: LC 3294 — Generally revise laws pertaining to taxpayer funded lobbying

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 3294
  • Title: Generally revise laws pertaining to taxpayer funded lobbying
  • Status: Draft Died in Process (LC)
  • Introduced: December 14, 2024
  • Classification/Subject: Bill; Elections (Ballot Issues)

What the bill is intended to do

  • The title indicates the bill seeks to “generally revise laws pertaining to taxpayer funded lobbying.”
  • The specific intent and reforms are not provided in the available summary. No text of the bill is included here, so the exact scope, definitions, and obligations remain unknown from this record.

Known legislative history

  • December 14, 2024: Drafter Assigned
  • February 15, 2025: Draft On Hold
  • May 27, 2025: Draft Died in Process

Key provisions (not available in text)

  • The actual provisions are not disclosed in the provided information. In general, bills with similar titles often address:
    • Definitions of what constitutes taxpayer-funded lobbying
    • Sources and use of public funds for lobbying activities
    • Reporting and disclosure requirements for entities receiving or using public funds for lobbying
    • Limitations or prohibitions on certain uses of public funds for lobbying
    • Enforcement mechanisms and penalties
    • Effective dates and transition rules
  • Because the text is not provided, the above are illustrative categories of reform that such a bill might include, not confirmed provisions of LC 3294.

Who would be affected

  • Government agencies and public bodies that use or fund lobbying activities with public money
  • Public officials, employees, and contractors involved in lobbying or oversight of such activities
  • Organizations and entities receiving taxpayer funds for lobbying or required to disclose their funding sources
  • The general public, through transparency and accountability changes (if enacted)

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Increased transparency around the use of public funds for lobbying
  • Possible changes to budgeting, contracting, and compliance processes for agencies
  • Administrative workload related to reporting, auditing, and enforcement
  • Depending on the final text, potential penalties or remedies for misuse of taxpayer funds in lobbying

Next steps for interested readers

  • Monitor for the release of the bill’s full text and fiscal notes
  • Check committee hearings and amendments for detailed provisions
  • Track final disposition (approval, amendment, or termination)

Note

  • Because LC 3294 is currently a draft with no published text in this record, the above reflects the bill’s title and status. For precise provisions and legal impact, the official bill text and committee materials should be consulted when available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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