March 10, 2020 •
Wisconsin Ethics Commission Issues Formal Opinion
Wisconsin State Capitol Building
The Ethics Commission issued its first formal opinion on lobbying since being established in 2016. Ethics Commission Opinion 2020-02 explains what duties on behalf of a principal are exclusive to lobbying. Additionally, the order explains what duties are not exclusive […]
The Ethics Commission issued its first formal opinion on lobbying since being established in 2016.
Ethics Commission Opinion 2020-02 explains what duties on behalf of a principal are exclusive to lobbying.
Additionally, the order explains what duties are not exclusive to lobbying in order to clarify when the lobbyist’s duties require authorization by the fifth day of lobbying communication on behalf of the principal within a six-month reporting period.
For example, serving as the treasurer of a registered political action committee or administrator of a registered conduit are not duties exclusive to lobbying.
The opinion also provides examples of grassroots efforts that are not lobbying.
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