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Panel adopts substitute tightening lobbying disclosures, expands higher‑ed event exceptions

2381214 · February 24, 2025
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Summary

The committee unanimously passed a substitute for Senate Bill 291 that adds disclosure requirements for lobbyists with recent ownership interests in non‑public entities, adjusts post‑employment restrictions, and raises the gift threshold.

Senator Brammer presented the first substitute to Senate Bill 291 on Feb. 20 as a set of technical and policy changes intended to tighten lobbying disclosure and modernize some rules.

The substitute adds a disclosure requirement when an individual has obtained a non‑controlling ownership interest in a non‑publicly traded entity within the preceding 18 months, the sponsor said, noting the change is intended to…

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