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December 2, 2024  •  

Monday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Oregon: “The City’s Public Campaign Financing Program Allowed Candidates with Little Support to Snag Taxpayer Dollars” by Sophie Peel for Willamette Week Ethics California: “Assessor Reports $1M Behested Payment, Biggest Charitable Donation Made at a Local Elected Official’s Request” by Jeff McDonald […]

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On November 21, Quebec’s Chief Electoral Officer Jean-François Blanchet submitted to the province’s National Assembly a report of recommendations containing 30 proposals for improvements to the Election Act. The stated goal of the report, entitled “For a New Vision of […]

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Q: Since Minnesota updated their lobbying law and the changes went into effect at the start of 2024, how will the changes practically affect how lobbyists register and file reports? A: Minnesota passed legislation affecting lobbying registration and reporting that […]

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A special election for Senate District 45 will take place on the day of the general election, November 5. Sen. Kelly Morrison, Assistant Majority Leader, announced Thursday she is resigning her seat to launch her bid to represent Minnesota’s 3rd […]

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Lawmakers passed a bill modifying the restrictions and penalties for using deep fakes to influence elections before adjourning May 20. Effective August 1, House File 4772 changes the standard from reasonably knowing to acting with reckless disregard about whether the […]

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The U.S. District Court granted a motion for a preliminary injunction in Minnesota Chamber of Commerce v. Choi (0:23-cv-02015), preventing the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board from enforcing a bill restricting political activities by foreign-influenced corporations. House File […]

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The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board issued draft rule language staff considers to be potentially controversial. The language will be considered by the board’s three-member rulemaking committee at one or more public meetings to be announced at a later […]

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The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board issued draft rule language staff considers to be technical or noncontroversial. The language will be considered by the board’s three-member rulemaking committee at one or more public meetings to be announced at a […]

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Gov. Tim Walz issued a writ of special election to fill the vacant seat in House District 52B following the resignation of State Representative Ruth Richardson. The special election will be held on December 5. A special primary, if necessary, […]

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The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board issued a Request for Comments regarding the possible adoption, amendment, and repeal of rules governing campaign finance regulation and reporting; lobbyist regulation and reporting; audits and investigations; and other topics, in Minnesota Rules, […]

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The 93rd session of the Minnesota Legislature adjourned sine die on May 22. Lawmakers passed House File 3, a bill restricting political activities by foreign influenced corporations, and requiring corporations making political contributions to file certifications. The bill requires any corporation […]

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The Minnesota Legislature is considering two bills proposing an overhaul to the lobbyist reporting requirements. Senate File 1636 requires lobbyist principals to report the total amount, spent by the principal during the preceding calendar year on each of four types […]

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The 92nd session of the Minnesota Legislature adjourned sine die on May 23 without passing most of the tax and spending bills. A special session is expected to be called by the governor in hopes of reaching an agreement on […]

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U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn died at age 59 after a battle with cancer. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected to call a special election for District 1 on August 9, the date of the statewide primary elections. Secretary of State […]

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