July 17, 2026 •
Alaska Governor Calls For Another Special Session
The Legislature’s debate on tax breaks for the Alaska LNG project will continue following Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s call for another special session. The previous special session ended July 16 without making any meaningful progress on the issue. The next special […]
The Legislature’s debate on tax breaks for the Alaska LNG project will continue following Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s call for another special session. The previous special session ended July 16 without making any meaningful progress on the issue. The next special session is set to begin July 27. This does affect lobbying reporting. If the special session extends into August, a lobbyist report will be due September 30 covering activity for the month of August.
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July 15, 2026 •
Kentucky Extends Executive Branch Lobbying Reporting Deadline
On July 15, the Executive Branch Ethics Commission voted to extend the deadline for filing Updated Registration Statements and paying registration fees due to issues with the new online reporting system. This applies to executive branch lobbyists, employers, and real […]
On July 15, the Executive Branch Ethics Commission voted to extend the deadline for filing Updated Registration Statements and paying registration fees due to issues with the new online reporting system. This applies to executive branch lobbyists, employers, and real parties in interest. The original deadline of July 31 was extended with no fines being assessed for delayed filing prior to September 30.
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On July 14, the city of Calgary’s Executive Committee unanimously passed a proposal for the consideration of a lobbyist registry. The committee’s “notice of motion” request to the city council, if accepted, would direct the chief administrative officer and the […]
On July 14, the city of Calgary’s Executive Committee unanimously passed a proposal for the consideration of a lobbyist registry. The committee’s “notice of motion” request to the city council, if accepted, would direct the chief administrative officer and the council’s ethics advisor to conduct a jurisdictional review and report back its results to the Executive Committee by the end of 2026. The report must explore several options for city council’s consideration, including best practices from comparable Canadian municipalities; public disclosure and accessibility requirements; and whether the registry should apply to the city’s senior administration. The notice is scheduled to be submitted on July 28 at a regular meeting of the council.
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July 8, 2026 •
Amendments Coming to New Brunswick’s Lobbying Law
Sometime in 2027, New Brunswick, Canada’s new lobbying law amendments will be brought into force. Bill No. 44, An Act to Amend the Lobbyists’ Registration Act, which was introduced and passed in May and received royal assent in June, mandates […]
Sometime in 2027, New Brunswick, Canada’s new lobbying law amendments will be brought into force. Bill No. 44, An Act to Amend the Lobbyists’ Registration Act, which was introduced and passed in May and received royal assent in June, mandates monthly reporting and additional disclosures not currently required, including with whom a lobbyist met, when they met, and where they met. The new law gives the Office of the Integrity Commissioner the authority to investigate violations and to impose financial penalties. The commissioner will also create a code of conduct for lobbyists. The code, with which lobbyists must comply, will detail the expected ethical standards, behaviors and responsibilities of lobbyists.
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June 24, 2026 •
New Jersey ELEC Requests Comments on Fees
The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) will hold a public hearing on July 21 regarding the commission’s implementation of Executive Order 19. The order directed state agencies to identify hidden or unnecessary “junk” fees that can be reduced […]
The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) will hold a public hearing on July 21 regarding the commission’s implementation of Executive Order 19. The order directed state agencies to identify hidden or unnecessary “junk” fees that can be reduced or eliminated. ELEC is accepting written comments on fees connected with campaign finance and lobbying compliance until the day of the hearing.
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June 22, 2026 •
Governor Calls Third Special Session
The second special session ended last week on June 19. However, lawmakers were unable to come to an agreement on a bill offering tax relief to the Alaska LNG gas line project. Gov. Mike Dunleavy then called for a third […]
The second special session ended last week on June 19. However, lawmakers were unable to come to an agreement on a bill offering tax relief to the Alaska LNG gas line project. Gov. Mike Dunleavy then called for a third special session beginning on June 20. Dunleavy’s executive proclamation does not give a general timeline for the session, but House Speaker Bryce Edgmon stated the Legislature’s intent is to meet over the next 10 days with a vote on the new version of the bill set for July 1. This will affect lobbying reporting. If the special session extends into July, a lobbyist report will be due August 31 covering activity for the month of July.
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June 18, 2026 •
Denver, Colorado City Council Approves Lobbying Reform Bill
City Council passed Bill 26-0686, reforming the city’s lobbying code. The ordinance creates compensation thresholds for registration of lobbyists and lobbying entities; creates a grassroots expenditure registration threshold; and updates the registration window from five days to 10. The ordinance […]
City Council passed Bill 26-0686, reforming the city’s lobbying code. The ordinance creates compensation thresholds for registration of lobbyists and lobbying entities; creates a grassroots expenditure registration threshold; and updates the registration window from five days to 10. The ordinance also requires disclosure of lobbyist clients; more clearly regulates administrative lobbying; and requires disclosure of legislative and administrative matters lobbied. Former elected and covered officials are prohibited from engaging in lobbying for compensation for 12 months following service. Lobbyists will now be required to fulfill a training requirement. Mayor Mike Johnston signed the ordinance on June 17, and it will take effect January 1, 2027.
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June 11, 2026 •
Oklahoma Ethics Commission Releases Updated Rules
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission announced the updated 2026 Ethics Rules are available. Campaign finance updates include increasing the limit for cash contributions from $50 to $200. In lobbying regulations, the rule permitting infrequent gifts from legislative lobbyists on occasions of […]
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission announced the updated 2026 Ethics Rules are available. Campaign finance updates include increasing the limit for cash contributions from $50 to $200. In lobbying regulations, the rule permitting infrequent gifts from legislative lobbyists on occasions of personal significance has been repealed. The governor, legislators, or any employee of the governor or the Legislature may now accept gifts of traditional business expenses from legislative lobbyists and lobbyist principals. Meals and other traditional business expenses, as well as non-meal food and beverage, are reported when the cumulative yearly total exceeds $20. Lobbyist principals of legislative lobbyists may now provide food and beverage for legislative sessions.
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On June 4, members of the Lobbyists Registrars and Commissioners Network announced support of lobbying reforms called for by the Commissioner of Lobbying of Quebec. The reforms, prepared by Commissioner of Lobbying of Quebec, Jean-François Routhier in a 99-page report, […]
On June 4, members of the Lobbyists Registrars and Commissioners Network announced support of lobbying reforms called for by the Commissioner of Lobbying of Quebec. The reforms, prepared by Commissioner of Lobbying of Quebec, Jean-François Routhier in a 99-page report, proposes what Routhier calls the five main pillars for reform. These pillars emphasize refocusing the scope of the law towards the citizens’ right of transparency; making information available to the public more rapidly; holding accountable organizations that initiate and benefit from lobbying efforts; engaging public institutions in transparency through prevention, training, reporting, and post-mandate rules; and better equipping the commissioner with administrative sanctions, education, and continuous development of the regime. Signatory members to the supporting announcement include officials overseeing lobbying regiments in Canada, the provinces in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, and the cities of Ottawa and Toronto.
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May 27, 2026 •
Minnesota Adjourns After Passing Omnibus Bill
Before adjourning the 94th Legislature last week, lawmakers passed an omnibus bill amending campaign finance and lobbying reporting. House File 4239 modifies requirements for disclaimers on campaign advertisements. The bill removes the requirement of including the official’s address when reporting […]
Before adjourning the 94th Legislature last week, lawmakers passed an omnibus bill amending campaign finance and lobbying reporting. House File 4239 modifies requirements for disclaimers on campaign advertisements. The bill removes the requirement of including the official’s address when reporting a gift and instead requires the lobbyist to include the official’s name, title, the government jurisdiction, and the date of the gift. The bill eliminates the requirement to report certain costs associated grassroots lobbying but requires a disclaimer on grassroots lobbying material, identifying the individual or association responsible for the content and allows for a penalty of $3,000 if the disclaimer is not included. Gov. Walz signed the bill on May 18, making the lobbying changes effective immediately.
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