May – August 2017 Lobbying Reports Due October 2, 2017

September 12, 2017 By admin

Reminder – You can now file your May – August 2017 Lobbying Reports via the Ohio Lobbying Activity Center (OLAC) and May – August 2017 Updated Post Employment Disclosure Statements via our website.  The deadline to file reports is October … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Reporting Meals & Beverages

June 22, 2017 By admin

When a lobbyist purchases meals, food or beverages for a reportable individual, Ohio law requires disclosure of certain details, including date, recipient, description and amount. For example, a lobbyist who entertains two legislators at dinner, must track what each legislator … Continue reading →

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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 →

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January-April 2017 Delinquent Filers Published

June 5, 2017 By admin

January-April 2017 Activity & Expenditure Reports were due May 31, 2017. You can view the list of filers that are currently delinquent:              AGENTS                        EMPLOYERS

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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.

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2017 Memorial Tournament

April 24, 2017 By admin

Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin will host the PGA’s annual Memorial Tournament Monday, May 29 – Sunday, June 4, 2017.  The following guidance concerns reporting requirements for lobbyists and employers of lobbyists who provide Memorial Tournament badges (i.e. tickets) … Continue reading →

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Registering Again After Being Inactive

April 4, 2017 By admin

Occasionally, a previously registered lobbyist may wish to register again after a period of inactivity. The lobbyist should not create a new account but use the OLAC account he or she used previously. This continuity assists in the preservation of … Continue reading →

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