The Board of Commissioners recently passed an ordinance which requires lobbyist registration and reporting. The new law will require a lobbyist to register upon meeting certain thresholds such as agreeing to provide personal services for money or any other consideration, and spending 10 or more hours during any calendar quarter lobbying, excluding travel and time. Statements of lobbying expenses will be required to be filed by both the lobbyist and principal with the county. Amongst other information, the reports must show the total amount of money expended on food, refreshments and entertainment, and the name of any public official to whom, or for whose benefit, an expenditure which exceeds $50 has been made for the purpose of lobbying, and the date, name of payee, purpose, and amount of the expenditure. These reports will be quarterly and due January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15 of each year. The ordinance is effective July 1, 2026.