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Senate committee advances bill to limit taxpayer‑funded lobbying; supporters cite free‑market, opponents warn of access gaps
Summary
Senate Bill 13 would bar or restrict government entities from paying private lobbyists; proponents including the Republican Liberty Caucus supported the change while cities and public utilities warned it would hamper representation for remote or small jurisdictions.
Senate Bill 13, which would restrict taxpayer dollars for certain lobbying contracts by political subdivisions, was heard by the Committee on State Affairs. The measure drew support from free‑market and small‑government advocates and opposition from local governments, regional utilities and environmental groups.
Why it matters: The bill would limit the ability of cities, counties and other political subdivisions to hire private lobbyists or…
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