May 13, 2011 •
Providence Lobby Law Pushed Back to July 1
RHODE ISLAND: The Providence Lobbying Disclosure Ordinance, which was to take effect May 16, will now take effect July 1. The City Council’s Committee on Finance amended the March 11 ordinance extending the time to begin the implementation of the regulations. The new ordinance requires lobbyist registration, reporting, ID badges, and penalties.
This report refers to the March 23 Lobby Comply post “Providence Creates Lobbying Registration Law” by George Ticoras.
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