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LC 4242

Voter referendum on limiting public funds used for lobbying

2025 Regular Session

LC 4242 would put a voter referendum on whether to limit the use of public funds for lobbying, shifting decision from lawmakers to voters.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 4242

Summary: LC 4242 — Voter referendum on limiting public funds used for lobbying

Overview

LC 4242 is a proposed bill that would place a voter referendum on the ballot to decide whether to limit the use of public funds for lobbying activities. As of the legislative record, the draft is in early stages and has not been enacted.

Purpose and Intent

  • The central aim, based on the title, is to require a voter referendum to determine if public funds should be restricted in their use for lobbying.
  • The bill would shift decision-making on this policy issue from the legislature to the electorate, should the referendum be placed and subsequently approved.

Key Provisions (as the draft text is not publicly provided)

  • The core concept is to submit a referendum question to voters asking whether to impose limits on the use of public funds for lobbying.
  • Specific definitions and scope (e.g., what constitutes "public funds," which entities are affected, and what activities count as lobbying) would be defined in the drafted language and any implementing statutes if the referendum passes.
  • The bill would establish the mechanism for placing the referendum on a statewide or local election ballot and outline any procedural requirements for voter consideration.

Note: Because the underlying text is not available, exact provisions, exemptions, enforcement, penalties, and timelines are not specified in the public record excerpt.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Government entities and public bodies that use public funds for lobbying purposes would be directly affected if the referendum results in restrictions.
  • Taxpayers and residents could see changes in how public funds are allocated to advocacy or lobbying efforts.
  • Lobbying organizations, associations, and entities that rely on public funds for lobbying may experience changes in funding opportunities.
  • If enacted, implementation would require new policies or statutory changes to reflect the referendum outcome.

Procedural History and Status

  • Introduced: January 6, 2025
  • Draft assigned: January 6, 2025
  • Draft On Hold: January 19, 2025
  • Draft Died in Process: May 22, 2025
  • Current status: The draft appears to have died in process; no indication of revival in the near term.

Next Steps and Considerations

  • If renewed, the bill would need reintroduction and committee action, plus potential adjustments to definitions, scope, and implementation.
  • Stakeholders should monitor for any new filings or revisions that reframe the referendum scope or adopt different thresholds and timelines.

This summary presents the bill’s stated concept and known procedural trajectory, without access to the full draft text.

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

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