Lobbying

The renewal process: Renewal registration window is now open and will close on January 15th for EXECUTIVE and RETIREMENT engagements only. As all renewals are prepopulated by OLAC you only need to submit electronic payment for the registration(s) you wish … Continue reading →

Meals & beverages provided to a legislative reportable person by a legislative agent are divided into three categories: Meals & Beverages aggregated over the course of a calendar year totaling $50.00 or less per recipient: these expenditures are reportable from … Continue reading →

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Meals and beverages provided to a legislative reportable person by the Employer of a legislative agent (lobbyist) are reportable from $0.01. Generally, this is reported as an itemized expenditure, meaning the employer must disclose the name of the recipient on … Continue reading →

The deadline to file your May-August 2021 Lobbying Activity & Expenditure Reports is fast approaching. Lobbyist and Employer Reports are due Thursday, September 30, 2021. Need to file? Visit the Ohio Lobbying Activity Center. Questions? View the Ohio Lobbying Handbook … Continue reading →

Pursuant to Sub. H.B. 404, your lobbying registrations set to expire at the end of 2020 will remain active until July 1, 2021. If you do NOT plan to continue your lobbying activity in 2021, you must contact Lobbying Compliance … Continue reading →

In 2019, the OLIG created an online payment portal for lobbying fees. In March 2020, the OLIG advised that we are no longer accepting cash, money orders or physical checks for payment of lobbying engagements.  Payment must be made electronically … Continue reading →

May-August 2020 Activity & Expenditure Reports were due September 30, 2020. You can view the list of filers who are currently delinquent: AGENTS                        EMPLOYERS