While lobbying engagements expire by statute (legislative expires at the end of each general assembly session whereas executive and retirement expire annually) there are times when either a lobbyist or their client (employer) may need to terminate an engagement prior … Continue reading
Lobbying
Fixing Electronic Filing Errors
June 24, 2020 By admin
The Joint Legislative Ethics Committee (JLEC), strives to offer the most effective and efficient service to our registered lobbyists. Recently, we have seen a few common issues arise when uploading electronic documents: The filer is not uploading the signature page. … Continue reading →
January-April 2020 Delinquent Filers Published
June 9, 2020 By admin
January-April 2020 Activity & Expenditure Reports were due June 1, 2020. You can view the list of filers who are currently delinquent: AGENTS EMPLOYERS
Why is the 10 day non-disputed notice important?
May 5, 2020 By admin
Ohio law requires a lobbyist or employer who makes an itemized expenditure (where the recipient’s name is disclosed) to provide non-disputed notice to the recipient at least 10 days prior to filing the corresponding activity & expenditure report. The non-disputed … Continue reading →
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Fixing Online Errors When Filing Electronically
April 6, 2020 By admin
The Joint Legislative Ethics Committee (JLEC), strives to offer the most effective and efficient service to our registered lobbyists. Recently, we have seen a few common issues arise when uploading electronic documents: The filer is not uploading the signature page. … Continue reading →
We’re Still Available (COVID19 – JLEC Staff Status Through May 4)
March 13, 2020 By admin
Please be advised that JLEC staff will be available remotely during normal business hours and able to assist you. At this time, we will not be able to process physical checks or signature pages. All forms and payments must be … Continue reading →
2020 National Political Party Nominating Conventions
March 6, 2020 By admin
Members of the Ohio General Assembly, legislative staff, statewide public officials, and executive agency staff may be in attendance at the presidential nominating convention for their respective political parties later this summer. Ohio lobbyists and their employers may also be … Continue reading →
Registration Renewal is Live and Electronic Payment Will Expedite Your Experience!
December 1, 2019 By admin
For the first time, OLAC will accept electronic payment for registration renewals. This means if you pay electronically you will not need to print and mail anything to our office. A lobbyist may pay individually, by client, or simply select … Continue reading →
“Invited” is not the same as “will not kick you out”
November 7, 2019 By admin
Recently, JLEC staff learned of lobbyists and employers treating receptions and football tailgates as “all invited” events for lobbying expenditure reporting purposes even though few legislators are invited to attend. The rationale offered is while only a few House or … Continue reading →
Electronic Payment Now Available
October 24, 2019 By admin
You may have noticed some changes in OLAC recently as we are consistently working to make the online filing system more user-friendly. Along with a variety of other new features, lobbyists can now pay for registrations electronically with VISA, MasterCard, … Continue reading →