May 21, 2015 •
Connecticut Legislature Passes Bill to Raise Lobbyist Registration Threshold
The state’s legislature has agreed to a bill amending the code of ethics.
Senate Bill 850, now known as Public Act 15-15, creates an additional exception to the definition of expenditure, adds to who is not included in the definition of a lobbyist, and raises the threshold for lobbyist registration from $2,000 to $3,000.
After passing both chambers, the measure awaits the governor’s signature. If signed, the new provisions will be effective January 1, 2016.
Photo of the Connecticut State Capitol by jglazer75 on Wikimedia Commons.
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