All-Invited Event Reminders

January 24, 2018 By admin

·         All Members of the general assembly or all members of either chamber (House or Senate) must be invited to qualify as an all-invited event for reporting purposes.  Inviting a regional delegation does not qualify.  However, the event need not … Continue reading →

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Renewal Registration Deadline Approaching

January 10, 2018 By admin

All executive agency and retirement system renewal registrations must be entered electronically in OLAC not later than January 16, 2018.  The corresponding invoice and $25 filing fee per registration must be received by January 31, 2018.  Registrations entered in OLAC … Continue reading →

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Reporting of Executive Agency Lobbying Activity

December 18, 2017 By admin

Filers utilize the following format to report executive agency lobbying activity: Agency (Req’d Field) – Drop down listing of all agencies, boards, and commissions. Decision Description (Req’d Field) – A specific description of the subject matter of the decision.  Please … Continue reading →

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You can Renew Executive Agency & Retirement System Lobbying Registrations Beginning Today (12/1/2017)!

December 1, 2017 By admin

On December 31, 2017, all Executive Agency and Retirement System lobbying engagements expire in OLAC.  Legislative engagements do not expire until the end of 2018. When renewing executive agency and retirement system engagements, remember: You have from December 1, 2017 … Continue reading →

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Do I have an obligation to register as a lobbyist?

November 17, 2017 By admin

Three factors, when each is present, trigger a lobbyist’s obligation to register an engagement:* Compensation**: The lobbyist must receive compensation for conducting lobbying activity. Direct Communication: The lobbyist must directly communicate with a reportable person. Amount of Compensated Time Lobbying: … 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.

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Filing A False Report

October 20, 2017 By admin

Lobbyists and employers are prohibited by law from knowingly filing a false Initial Registration Statement or Activity & Expenditure Report.  If a lobbyist or employer discovers an unknowing omission of lobbying activity or an expenditure on a filed Activity & … Continue reading →

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May-August 2017 Delinquent Filers Published

October 7, 2017 By admin

May-August 2017 Activity & Expenditure Reports were due October 2, 2017. You can view the list of filers who are currently delinquent: AGENTS                        EMPLOYERS

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Updating Contact Information

September 21, 2017 By admin

Lobbyists and employers of lobbyists are required to maintain current contact information in the Ohio Lobbying Activity Center (OLAC).  Should you need to update your contact information with our office, please log into the appropriate account via OLAC at http://www2.jlec-olig.state.oh.us/olac/.  … Continue reading →

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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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