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H 3475

Lobbyist Reports and Prohibited Financial Gains and Contributions

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John McCravy and 1 co-sponsor

H 3475 - Lobbyist Reports and Prohibited Financial Gains and Contributions OverviewBill Number: H 3475 Title: Lobbyist Reports and Prohibited Financial Gains and Contributions St

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Bill Summary · H 3475

H 3475 - Lobbyist Reports and Prohibited Financial Gains and Contributions

Overview

Bill Number: H 3475
Title: Lobbyist Reports and Prohibited Financial Gains and Contributions
Status: Scrivener's error corrected
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability around lobbying activities and campaign finance. The legislation aims to strengthen regulations on lobbyist reporting requirements and prohibit certain financial gains and contributions that could create conflicts of interest.

Key Provisions

  • Requires lobbyists to file quarterly reports detailing all contacts, communications, and expenditures related to lobbying state officials
  • Prohibits lobbyists from receiving any compensation or financial gain from a state contract or grant for 2 years after lobbying on that contract or grant
  • Bans lobbyists from making campaign contributions to any state candidate, elected official, or political party committee
  • Mandates public disclosure of all lobbyist reports and campaign finance records on a searchable government website

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Lobbyists and lobbying firms would face new reporting requirements and restrictions on financial activities
  • State officials and candidates would be prohibited from accepting certain campaign contributions from lobbyists
  • The general public and media would gain increased transparency into lobbying and campaign finance activities

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill was introduced in the state legislature on February 27, 2025 and has been referred to the House Government Oversight Committee for initial consideration. If passed by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full floor vote in the House. If approved by the House, it would move to the Senate for further review and voting. The governor would have the opportunity to sign the bill into law or veto it. Overall, the legislative process is still in the early stages, and the bill's ultimate fate remains to be determined.

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

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