***The Registration Renewal process DOES NOT apply to Legislative Liaisons for state agencies. ***Legislative lobbying engagements DO NOT expire until December 31, 2012. All Executive Agency and Retirement System lobbying engagements will expire in OLAC on December 31, 2011*. Lobbyists … Continue reading
2012 Lobbying Calendar
December 8, 2011 By admin
The 2012 Lobbying Calendar is now available on our website at www.ohiolobbying.com. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the OLIG at 614-728-5100.
2011 Holiday Guidance
November 30, 2011 By admin
As we approach the holidays, the following provides some general guidance regarding the distribution and reporting of gifts. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the OLIG at 614-728-5100. How should cookie trays, popcorn tins and fruit baskets be handled? If … Continue reading →
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2012 Registration Renewal Announcement
November 21, 2011 By admin
On December 31, 2011 all Executive and Retirement System lobbying engagements will expire in OLAC. Starting December 15, 2011 lobbyists can begin renewing Executive/Retirement System engagements. In order for renewed registrations to become active, an Invoice and filing fee must … Continue reading →
“JCARR” field added to Legislative Activity & Expenditure Reports
November 14, 2011 By admin
Beginning January 1, 2012 Lobbyists and their Employers must report JCARR activity in the new field labeled “JCARR” on their Legislative Activity & Expenditure Reports (AERs) in OLAC. For example, if Liam Lobbyist spoke with JCARR staff and/or Members of … Continue reading →
Lists of Currently Registered Lobbyists and Employer of Lobbyists
November 9, 2011 By admin
In accordance with O.R.C. §101.78, §121.68 and §101.98 the Office of the Legislative Inspector General is making available a list of currently registered lobbyists, and a list of employers of lobbyists as of 10/31/2011. To access the lists of currently … Continue reading →
CLE: Lobbying Compliance & Reporting
November 9, 2011 By admin
The Legislative Inspector General’s Office is sponsoring the CLE: Lobbying Compliance and Reporting on Thursday, November 10, 2011. Registration begins at 12:30pm. Consequently, the office will be closed from approximately 12:30 – 3:30 pm tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you … Continue reading →
Lobbying Compliance and Reporting CLE Materials
November 3, 2011 By admin
The materials for the upcoming November 10, 2011 Lobbying Compliance and Reporting CLE are now available at www.ohiolobbying.com. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Reardon at kreardon@jlec-olig.state.oh.us.
Advocacy Before JobsOhio
October 25, 2011 By admin
With the passage of HB1 the nonprofit economic development corporation known as JobsOhio was created. The legislation specified that the corporation is not a state agency for most provisions of the Revised Code that apply to public bodies. However, the … Continue reading →
Reporting the Cost of Ticketed Events
October 17, 2011 By admin
The employer of a lobbyist sends an invitation to several Members of the General Assembly to attend a ticketed event, the cost of which is $35 per ticket. One Member attends the event but pays his own way ($35 ticket … Continue reading →