The Joint Legislative Ethics Committee issued Advisory Opinion 2018-001 on September 10, 2018. The Committee advises the following: Ohio law prohibits legislators and legislative employees from accepting travel expenses from a legislative agent (lobbyist) in the form of transportation in … Continue reading
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2018 National Conference Guidance
July 6, 2018 By admin
JLEC’s 2018 National Conference Guidance is now available! Don’t forget to review lobbying expenditure reporting requirements for expenditures associated with meetings/conferences of a National Organization to which any state agency or political subdivision pays membership dues.
Upcoming Fair Season
June 26, 2018 By admin
As we enter the heart of fair season, please remember fair passes are a thing of value. While an individual pass to the State fair or your local county fair may not exceed $25, attending multiple days, or accepting multiple … Continue reading →
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Prohibition on receiving gifts of cash or the equivalent of cash from lobbyists
May 31, 2018 By admin
The calendar for the month of June is filled with weddings and other celebratory events. This is a good opportunity to remind Members and legislative staff of the prohibition on accepting a gift of cash or the equivalent of cash … Continue reading →
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Holiday Gift Guidance Has Arrived
November 3, 2017 By admin
The Holiday season is upon us. Remember, JLEC is available to answer questions regarding holiday gifts, receptions, or the giving of various cookies, fruit baskets, and other assorted treats. The 2017 Holiday Gift Guidance is now available.
National Conferences Meals & Beverages
August 2, 2017 By admin
As a general reminder, Members and legislative employees are prohibited from accepting more than $75, aggregated per calendar year in meals and beverages from a legislative agent. Meals and beverages provided by a legislative agent to a Member while attending … Continue reading →
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Dublin Irish Festival
August 1, 2017 By admin
The 30th Annual Dublin Irish Festival will take place Friday, August 4 – Sunday, August 6, 2017. The following guidance concerns reporting requirements for lobbyists and employers of lobbyists who provide tickets to the Festival to Members of the General … Continue reading →
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Welcome to Fair Season and the 164th Ohio State Fair!
July 24, 2017 By admin
Once again, fair season has arrived! As we enter this fun part of summer, it is important to keep in mind from whom you are receiving fair passes. A pass to a county or to the Ohio State Fair is … Continue reading →
JLEC identifies more than $55,000 in unreported lobbying expenditures
June 7, 2017 By admin
Office of the Legislative Inspector General reviewing lobbying Activity & Expenditure Reports Lobbyists and employers of lobbyists must file lobbying Activity & Expenditure Reports with the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee/Office of the Legislative Inspector General three times annually. The OLIG … Continue reading →
2017 National Conference Guidance
June 1, 2017 By admin
Looking for guidance concerning attendance at meetings of national organizations to which Ohio pays membership dues? You’re in luck. The 2017 National Conference Guidance is now available.