February 18, 2016 •
New Mexico Legislature Adjourns
The Legislature adjourned sine die on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Before adjourning, lawmakers passed House Bill 105 to revamp its campaign finance information system. Gov. Susana Martinez has until March 9 to act on legislation. Any bill failing to reach […]
The Legislature adjourned sine die on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Before adjourning, lawmakers passed House Bill 105 to revamp its campaign finance information system.
Gov. Susana Martinez has until March 9 to act on legislation. Any bill failing to reach her desk is now dead.
Photo of the New Mexico State Capitol by Urban on Wikimedia Commons.
February 16, 2016 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying Florida: “Lobbying firms pull in cash as year ends” by Jim Saunders in the Tallahassee Democrat Hawaii: “Lobbying Law Proposed For Kauai” by Chad Blair in the Honolulu Civil Beat Idaho: “Bill would make university, state agency lobbyists report […]
Lobbying
Florida: “Lobbying firms pull in cash as year ends” by Jim Saunders in the Tallahassee Democrat
Hawaii: “Lobbying Law Proposed For Kauai” by Chad Blair in the Honolulu Civil Beat
Idaho: “Bill would make university, state agency lobbyists report their spending” by Betsy Russell in the Spokesman Review
New Hampshire: “Political Wrangling Over ‘People’s Pledge’ in New Hampshire” by Simone Pathé in Roll Call
New Mexico: “Campaign finance fix bill triggered by KOB investigation 1 step away from clearing legislature” by Ryan Luby in KOB 4
Ethics
New Mexico: “Ethics commission proposal faces scrutiny in Senate panel” by Dan Boyd in the Albuquerque Journal
Virginia: “Senators vote to undo parts of ethics reform law” by Jim Nolan in the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Elections
“DCCC Names First 16 Candidates to ‘Red to Blue’ Program” by Simone Pathé in Roll Call
Florida: “With Safe Districts Gone, Two Florida Lawmakers Taking Their Time on 2016 Decision” by Eli Yokley in Roll Call
Ohio: “Bill would ban switching political parties in Ohio primary elections” by Robert Higgs in the Plain Dealer
Procurement
Texas: “Some contractors say new Texas disclosure law confusing” by The Associated Press in KXAN
Legislative Issues
Alaska: “Longtime Alaska Lawmaker Max Gruenberg Dies” by Nathaniel Herz in Governing
Arizona: “Arizona lawmakers seek ability to more easily overturn ballot measures” by Howard Fischer in the Daily Courier
February 4, 2016 •
See Us in Person!
February 10 CATO Institute Policy Forum: Intellectual Property and First Principles, Washington, DC February 11 Montgomery County African Affairs Advisory Group, Silver Spring, Maryland February 17 Lobbying Compliance at the State Level Webinar, Akron, Ohio February 19-22 National Governors Association […]
February 10 CATO Institute Policy Forum: Intellectual Property and First Principles, Washington, DC
February 11 Montgomery County African Affairs Advisory Group, Silver Spring, Maryland
February 17 Lobbying Compliance at the State Level Webinar, Akron, Ohio
February 19-22 National Governors Association Winter Meeting, Washington, DC
March 2 Ohio Birthday Celebration, Washington, DC
March 7-10 Public Affairs Council National PAC Conference, Miami Beach, Florida
January 22, 2016 •
California’s FPPC Tightens Reporting Regulations
At its January 21, 2016, meeting, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) adopted rules amending reporting requirements for “other payments to influence legislative or administrative action”, as provided in California Government Code section 86116. The adopted regulations require such payments […]
At its January 21, 2016, meeting, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) adopted rules amending reporting requirements for “other payments to influence legislative or administrative action”, as provided in California Government Code section 86116. The adopted regulations require such payments to be itemized on periodic disclosure reports.
According to the FPPC, these payments encompass a range of expenditures and lump sum reporting does not provide the type of transparency imagined by the drafters of the statute. The amended regulations affect lobbyist employers and persons spending $5,000 or more to influence legislative or administrative action.
The rules become effective 30 days after they are filed with the Secretary of State.
January 7, 2016 •
Thursday News Roundup
Lobbying New York: “Setting Precedent, Conflict of Interest Board Settle with Mark-Viverito” by Gloria Pazmino for Capital New York Campaign Finance “Court Declines Role in Campaign Finance Case” by Cameron Langford for Courthouse News Service “How Secretary of State Hillary […]
Lobbying
New York: “Setting Precedent, Conflict of Interest Board Settle with Mark-Viverito” by Gloria Pazmino for Capital New York
Campaign Finance
“Court Declines Role in Campaign Finance Case” by Cameron Langford for Courthouse News Service
“How Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Cared for Democratic Donors” by Isaac Arnsdorf for Politico
New Jersey: “AG: Former Birdsall exec McFadden pleads guilty to misconduct” by Staff for PolitickerNJ
Pennsylvania: “Allentown Controller Mary Ellen Koval Resigns amid FBI Probe” by Emily Opilo for Allentown Morning Call
Ethics
Arizona: “High Court Closes Case against Ex-Utility Regulator” by Bob Christie (Associated Press) for Arizona Daily Sun
California: “Ethics Commission Defying Mayor Ed Lee on Requested Budget Cuts” by Joshua Sabatini for San Francisco Examiner
Elections
“National Liberal Groups to Push ‘Record’ Number of 2016 Ballot Measures” by Liz Essley Whyte for Center for Public Integrity
“Racial Identity, and Its Hostilities, Return to American Politics” by Eduardo Porter for New York Times
January 5, 2016 •
Our January Photo Scrapbook
Enjoy these fun photos from recent events:
Enjoy these fun photos from recent events:
December 23, 2015 •
Happy Holidays!
We have many things for which we are thankful at State and Federal Communications. Before the day gets away from us, we would like to thank you for following Lobby Comply Blog. We’ve had a great year and look forward […]
We have many things for which we are thankful at State and Federal Communications. Before the day gets away from us, we would like to thank you for following Lobby Comply Blog.
We’ve had a great year and look forward to giving our very best service to our clients in 2016. Happy Holidays from all of us at State and Federal Communications!
December 22, 2015 •
The Guidebooks are on their way!
We are sending out the 2016 State and Federal Communications, Inc. Executive Source Guidebooks today! For all of our clients who receive them, they will arrive in early January. If you would like to know more about the Executive Source […]
We are sending out the 2016 State and Federal Communications, Inc. Executive Source Guidebooks today! For all of our clients who receive them, they will arrive in early January.
If you would like to know more about the Executive Source Guidebook and our compliance services, send a request to marketing@stateandfed.com.
December 21, 2015 •
New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics Seeking Public Comment
As more lobbyists turn to the internet and social media, the New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics has begun soliciting informal comments on the applicability of New York’s Lobbying Act to social media activities. The Commission seeks guidance on […]
As more lobbyists turn to the internet and social media, the New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics has begun soliciting informal comments on the applicability of New York’s Lobbying Act to social media activities.
The Commission seeks guidance on when social media activity constitutes reportable lobbying activity in terms of direct lobbying, grassroots lobbying, and linking to a lobbying website.
The Committee is also seeking input on whether expenditures made in connection with social media activity could be considered “expenses” under the Lobbying Act.
Comments will be taken by the Committee until January 11, 2016.
December 16, 2015 •
Our December Photo Scrapbook
Enjoy these fun photos from recent events! Recently we celebrated the company anniversaries of Emone Smith, Administrative Assistant; Michael Beckett, Esq., Research Manager; Beth Commings, Esq., Research Associate; and Joe May, Manager – Client Analytics. They are all assets to […]
![Former member of the Ohio Representatives [2007-2012], Ted Celeste, met with fellow Ohioan, Elizabeth Bartz and colleague, Christopher Badgely at the SGAC Leaders Policy Conference.](http://stateandfed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-LPC-TC-and-CB-with-EB.jpg)
colleague, Christopher Badgely at the SGAC Leaders Policy Conference.
Recently we celebrated the company anniversaries of Emone Smith, Administrative Assistant; Michael Beckett, Esq., Research Manager; Beth Commings, Esq., Research Associate; and Joe May, Manager – Client Analytics. They are all assets to the State and Federal Communications team.
December 16, 2015 •
Weather not Frightful – Compliance…That is Another Issue
Well the weather outside is frightful… That is how this column started but the weather has been unusually fabulous. So I re-wrote my column and am not going to discuss the weather…but something we all know more about. Registrations and […]
Well the weather outside is frightful…
That is how this column started but the weather has been unusually fabulous. So I re-wrote my column and am not going to discuss the weather…but something we all know more about.
Registrations and reports you have due in January could be frightening so we encourage you to find a delightful fire this month along with some corn for popping. Turn the lights way down low…And, let State and Federal Communications take care of your compliance needs.
The State and Federal Communications website—www.stateandfed.com—is complete with the important 2016 dates you need to know. Our offices are open and staffed in December, with the exception of being closed on December 24th, December 25th, December 31st, and January 1st.
You just cannot miss when State and Federal Communications is on your side.
On behalf of this great team, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a Happy New Year.
Thank you.
President and CEO
@elizabethbartz
December 14, 2015 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying California: “Stricter Rules Proposed For Reporting ‘Payments To Influence’” by Ben Bradford on Capital Public Radio Campaign Finance “Campaign Finance Reform Explained With Cartoons” by Rio Tazewell in The Huffington Post “Romney super PAC fined” by Theodoric Meyer in […]
Lobbying
California: “Stricter Rules Proposed For Reporting ‘Payments To Influence’” by Ben Bradford on Capital Public Radio
Campaign Finance
“Campaign Finance Reform Explained With Cartoons” by Rio Tazewell in The Huffington Post
“Romney super PAC fined” by Theodoric Meyer in Politico.
Oregon: “Campaign finance reform still unresolved” by Gordon Friedman in the Statesman Journal
Ethics
New York: “Governor Cuomo Promises More Ethics Reforms” on WNYC
New York: “Cuomo previews ethics reform plans and closing LLC loophole” by Matthew Hamilton in the Albany Times Union
New York: “Facing Criticism, Assemblyman Says He Is Declining Consulting Job” by MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM in The New York Times
Elections
Iowa: “Terry Branstad Breaks Record for Longest-Serving U.S. Governor” by Alan Greenblatt in Governing
Texas: “In Close Race, Houston Elects Democratic Mayor Sylvester Turner” by Mike Morris and Rebecca Elliott in Governing
December 10, 2015 •
Thursday News Roundup
Lobbying “Under Contract” in The Hill “Lobbying World” in The Hill “Top McCarthy aide heading to K Street” by Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer in Politico Campaign Finance “Poll: Americans not fans of public campaign financing” by The Associated Press […]
Lobbying
“Under Contract” in The Hill
“Lobbying World” in The Hill
“Top McCarthy aide heading to K Street” by Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer in Politico
Campaign Finance
“Poll: Americans not fans of public campaign financing” by The Associated Press in the Columbia Daily Tribune
“Super-PACs set to influence Senate primaries” by Ben Kamisar in The Hill
Michigan: “Senate votes to write super PACs into state campaign finance law” by Emily Lawler in MLive
Utah: “SLC Council slashes campaign contribution limits” by Christopher Smart in the Salt Lake Tribune
Ethics
District of Columbia: “Long-running probe ends without charges against former D.C. mayor Vincent Gray” by Ann E. Marimow, Spencer S. Hsu and Keith L. Alexander in The Washington Post
Legislative Issues
“Why State Legislatures Are Still Pretty White” by Teresa Wiltz in Governing
Redistricting
“Supreme Court Mulls One-Person, One-Vote Redistricting Case” by Todd Ruger in Roll Call
“Republican Redistricting Rows Rock SCOTUS” by Kimberly Robinson in Bloomberg BNA
Texas: “Analysis: In Redistricting, Somebody Will Be Slighted” by Ross Ramsey in The Texas Tribune
November 30, 2015 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying “Penalty against lobbying firm sends message to an industry unfamiliar with prosecution” by Marcus Howard in the Los Angeles Times New York: “Corruption trial: Adam Skelos laid out lobbyists’ views of upstate, downstate” by Chris Bragg in the Albany […]
Lobbying
“Penalty against lobbying firm sends message to an industry unfamiliar with prosecution” by Marcus Howard in the Los Angeles Times
New York: “Corruption trial: Adam Skelos laid out lobbyists’ views of upstate, downstate” by Chris Bragg in the Albany Times Union
Campaign Finance
“GOP rider would boost party spending” by Kenneth Vogel and Seung Min Kim in Politico
“Campaign Spending’s Gray Areas Are Getting Politicians Into Trouble” by Alan Greenblatt in Governing
California: “California campaign law’s loopholes allow donors to skirt limits” by The Associated Press in the San Jose Mercury News
Hawaii: “High Court Rejects Challenge to Hawaii Campaign Finance Laws” by The Associated Press on ABC News
New Mexico: “New Mexico lawmakers to discuss campaign finance reform” by The Associated Press in the San Francisco Chronicle
Ethics
“Funding for lawmakers’ portraits under fire” by Megan Wilson in The Hill
New Mexico: “Will 2016 be the year for ethics reform in New Mexico?” by Steve Terrell in The New Mexican
Elections
“5 takes on 2016 as the campaign kicks into high gear” by Glenn Thrush in Politico
“The 2016 ballot wars begin” by Shane Goldmacher in Politico
Congress
“Congress Has a List of Deadlines, Is Checking It Twice” by Emma Dumain in Roll Call
“Dems go digital with whip operation” by Scott Wong in The Hill
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