The Arizona House of Representatives passed House Bill 2642, which will require more disclosure for local governments who lobby the state lawmakers. Two amendments were not added to the bill – one requiring American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) disclosure and another that would remove the one year “revolving door” waiting period for lawmakers to become lobbyists.

To find out more about the details of the new lobbying law (and what did not pass with it), be sure to read:

“Insider: Lobbyist bill passes without extras” by Mary Jo Pitzl in The Arizona Republic.

“Lawmakers OK more disclosure on lobbying” by Howard Fischer in the Arizona Daily Sun.

Photo of the Arizona House of Representatives Chamber by Willem van Bergen on Wikipedia.