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- Referred to finance
- Print number 4137a
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Removes exclusion of government employees from definition of lobbyist
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Brian Kavanagh
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Title of bill
An act to amend the legislative law, in relation to the definition of lobbyist
Summary
This bill would amend the definition of "lobbyist" as used in New York State's Lobbying Act to specifically include any officer, director, trustee, employee, counselor agent of New York State.
Justification
In order to preserve and maintain the integrity of the governmental decision-making process in New York State, it is necessary that the identity, expenditures and activities of persons designated by state entities to influence the passage or defeat of any legislation by either house of the Legislature or the approval or veto of any legislation by the Governor be publicly and regularly disclosed. Present law exempts these individuals from compliance with the Lobbying Act. Present law merely shrouds key legislative lobbyists in secrecy and serves no legitimate higher public purpose. State agencies, boards and other entities are frequently involved in vigorous advocacy efforts to influence the outcome of particular pieces of legislation, especially departmental initiatives, Governor's Program Bills and budget bills. Nevertheless, current law exempts those representatives of state agencies from the registration and disclosure requirements of New York's Lobbying Act. This bill would impose a full disclosure requirement on all who lobby in New York State. Currently, representatives of the State and City Universities of New York comply with the Lobbying Act. Their compliance should be used as a model for all state entities.
Fiscal implication
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
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