On December 31, 2014, ALL LOBBYING ENGAGEMENTS (Legislative, Executive, and Retirement) expire in OLAC. Starting today (December 15th) lobbyists may renew engagements in their OLAC accounts. Lobbyists should only renew engagements for entities they intend to lobby on behalf of … Continue reading
2014 Expenditures Made for the Benefit of a Member Elect
November 19, 2014 By admin
Questions about whether expenditures made for the benefit of a Member-Elect are reportable? Please see the JLEC Memorandum regarding reporting requirements. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 614-728-5100.
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OLAC Tips: Expenditure Searches
October 27, 2014 By admin
Dating back to 2009, you can use the Ohio Lobbying Activity Center (“OLAC”) to quickly search lobbying expenditures! With OLAC, you can search and cross-reference most information reported by lobbyists and their employers. In particular, the Expenditures Search feature enables searches as … Continue reading →
OLIG Thanks Pete Russell For Years Of Service
October 10, 2014 By admin
On Friday, October 10, Pete Russell will end his nine year tenure with the OLIG. Having served as Lobbying Compliance Coordinator, General Counsel, and Agency Attorney, Pete was a strong advocate of approaching ethics compliance from the perspective of collaboration … Continue reading →
May-August 2014 Delinquent Filers Published
October 7, 2014 By admin
May-August 2014 Activity & Expenditure Reports were due September 30, 2014. You can view the list of filers that are currently delinquent: AGENTS EMPLOYERS
Reminder: Lobbying Activity Reported on Executive Activity & Expenditure Reports
September 10, 2014 By admin
Following each reporting period, Executive Agency Lobbyists and Employers must report all Lobbying Activity on their respective Activity & Expenditure Reports. Reporting: “any and all executive agency decisions affecting [Employer] or its business,” does not fulfill this reporting requirement. To … Continue reading →
May – August 2014 Lobbying & PED Reports Now Available; DUE 9/30/2014.
September 8, 2014 By admin
It’s that time again! Lobbying Activity & Expenditure Reports and Updated PED Statements for May -August 2014 are now accessible. Lobbying reports are to be filed in OLAC. PED Statements are to be mailed to JLEC. All reports are due September 30, … Continue reading →
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Tickets to Political Fundraisers: AER & FDS Implications
September 2, 2014 By admin
As November fast approaches, JLEC reminds the lobbying community and Members and staff of the General Assembly that a ticket to a political fundraiser is a gift unless provided directly by the candidate or the campaign committee for whom the … Continue reading →
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Meeting Notice
August 21, 2014 By admin
Joint Legislative Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet: October 1, 2014 at 11:00 AM in Statehouse Room 113. Pursuant to R.C. §101.15(F) this meeting is not a public meeting. Public Notice
Welcome to Fair Season and the 161st Ohio State Fair!
July 24, 2014 By admin
Fair season is once again upon us and it is important to keep in mind where your fair passes are coming from. A pass to a county or to the Ohio State Fair is a thing of value. While an … Continue reading →
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