Thinking of Inviting Legislators or Legislative Employees to an Event? Run it by JLEC!!

September 19, 2013 By admin

Contemplating holding an all-invited event? Considering inviting Members and/or staff to lunch and a tour of your facilities? Contact JLEC prior to sending out gift(s) and event invitations! A quick conversation with our office allows you to provide recipients/invitees with … Continue reading →

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

August 20, 2013 By admin

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 … Continue reading →

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New Lobbying Palm Cards

August 7, 2013 By admin

The OLIG has given a face-lift to the old blue lobbying palm cards! The updated cards are available from our office upon request. If you aren’t familiar with this handy reference tool, the new gray lobbying palm card highlights Legislative … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Fair Season and the 160th Ohio State Fair!

July 24, 2013 By admin

Fair season is once again upon us and it is important to keep in mind where your tickets are coming from. All tickets to a county or state fair have value. While an individual ticket from a lobbying source might … Continue reading →

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2013 National Meeting Guidance Memorandum

July 8, 2013 By admin

Planning to attend a meeting or conference of a national organization to which the State of Ohio pays membership dues? The 2013 National Meeting Lobbying Expenditure Guidance Memorandum is now available on the OLIG’s website. If you have questions, please … Continue reading →

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Do I Need to Register as a Lobbyist with JLEC?

June 11, 2013 By admin

You must register as a lobbyist at the state level if you meet each of the following registration requirements: You receive compensation; You spend at least 5% (legislative) or 25% (executive or retirement) of the time for which you are … Continue reading →

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2013 Memorial Tournament

May 9, 2013 By admin

The 2013 Memorial Tournament is only a few weeks away. For information on badges and other expenditures associated with this event, see the OLIG memo here.

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January – April 2013 Activity & Expenditures Reports due May 31, 2013

May 2, 2013 By admin

January – April 2013 Lobbying Activity & Expenditure Reports for lobbyists and employers must be filed no later than May 31, 2013.  Activity & Expenditure Reports are filed electronically using the Ohio Lobbying Activity Center (OLAC).  To complete these filings … Continue reading →

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Looking for a 2012 Financial Disclosure Statement?

April 24, 2013 By admin

The deadline for Members and certain staff of the General Assembly to file a 2012 Financial Disclosure Statement with JLEC was April 15, 2013.  In the interest of public disclosure, JLEC processes and makes these statements available on our website www.jlec-olig.state.oh.us.  … Continue reading →

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REMINDER: 2012 Financial Disclosure Statement due April 15, 2013!

April 2, 2013 By admin

The JLEC 2012 Financial Disclosure Statement (“FDS”) must be received or postmarked by April 15, 2013, in order to be timely filed! Interactive 2012 FDS – in order to save content entered in to the fillable form, you will need Adobe Reader … Continue reading →

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