Who Should Report an Expenditure? Use the Point of Sale Test!

March 9, 2018 By admin

To determine whether an expenditure is attributable to a lobbyist or employer, the OLIG uses a point of sale test.  From the perspective of the recipient the OLIG asks: At the time of the expenditure, who would the recipient say … Continue reading →

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JLEC Website Temporary Outage

February 21, 2018 By admin

As we will be making the official move of our servers today (2/28/2018) we may experience brief intermittent website and/or phone outages.  The move is scheduled to begin around 3pm. Our new address is: 100 East Broad Street, Suite 1910 … Continue reading →

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September-December 2017 Delinquent Filers Published

February 6, 2018 By admin

September-December 2017 Activity & Expenditure Reports were due January 31, 2018. You can view the list of filers who are currently delinquent: AGENTS                        EMPLOYERS

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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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