June 1, 2017 •
Phoenix City Council Approves Lobbying Ordinance
The Phoenix City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to give final approval to the city’s lobbying ordinance overhaul.
Under the amended rules, lobbyists not filing required registration or disclosure forms can face sanctions, including fines of up to $2,500, suspension from lobbying and jail time.
The ordinance also requires lobbyists to disclose to city officials whom they contact if they are working in a capacity as a lobbyist and expands covered officials that trigger registration.
The ordinance will take effect July 1, 2017.
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