Is an Award/Plaque Subject to the Same Restrictions & Reporting Requirements as Other Gifts?

An organization or entity seeking to present a Legislator with a plaque or award for their public service must remember that these plaques/awards are subject to the same restrictions and reporting requirements as any other gift.

  • An organization or entity that is the employer of a legislative agent must report the recipient of an award/plaque valued at more than $25 on their corresponding Activity & Expenditure Report. In turn, the recipient Legislator will disclose the award/plaque on their financial disclosure statement.
  • A Legislator who receives an award/plaque valued at more than $75 from an organization or entity that is not the employer of a lobbyist will disclose the source of the award/plaque on their financial disclosure statement.

If you have questions regarding the giving/receiving of awards or wish to inquire about general reporting restrictions/requirements, please contact JLEC at 614-728-5100