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Committee advances SB 145 tightening lobbying definitions and adjusting gift thresholds

Utah House Business, Labor and Commerce Committee · February 24, 2026

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Summary

SB 145 tightens definitions related to contingency‑style lobbying arrangements, adds inflation adjustments to small‑gift thresholds and aligns BYU and public universities for lobbying rules; committee passed the bill out unanimously.

The committee advanced Senate Bill 145, which the sponsor described as a set of technical and policy changes intended to close loopholes in lobbying law. Senator Brammer said the bill clarifies that efforts tied to the outcome of a bill, request for action or a veto can constitute reportable lobbying and tightens related definitions; the measure also updates small‑gift thresholds (for example, adjusting a $10 gift and a $30 book threshold to higher levels to reflect inflation) and aligns lobbying rules across state universities including BYU.

No public testimony was recorded in the transcript and the committee passed the bill out with a favorable recommendation by voice vote.

Next steps: SB 145 will move forward for floor consideration.