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SB 147

Lobbyist Regulation

2026 Regular Session

SB 147 imposes new registration, disclosure, and conduct requirements on Colorado lobbyists to increase government transparency and oversight of special interest influence on lawmakers.

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Bill Summary · SB 147

Legislative bill overview

SB 147 establishes new regulatory requirements for lobbyists operating in Colorado, likely including registration, disclosure, and conduct standards. The bill was recently introduced and assigned to the State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee for initial review. Specific provisions are not yet available in the current legislative session records.

Why is this important

Lobbyist regulation directly affects government transparency and the relationship between special interests and elected officials. Stronger regulations can increase public visibility into who influences policy decisions, while overly restrictive rules might limit citizens' rights to petition their government. Colorado's existing lobbyist framework would be modified based on this bill's final language.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "lobbyist" definition: Whether the bill's definition is broad enough to capture all persuasion activities or narrow enough to avoid capturing routine constituent advocacy and nonprofit work
  • Disclosure thresholds and requirements: How much spending, contact frequency, or time commitment triggers registration and what information must be publicly reported
  • Enforcement and penalties: Whether enforcement mechanisms are adequate, who oversees compliance, and whether penalties are proportionate to violations

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

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