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Bill would require year‑round identification of paid lobbying advertisements
Summary
Representative Laura Sabina told the committee H.686 would close a disclosure gap by extending identification and reporting requirements for paid lobbying advertisements year-round so off‑session paid ads must show who paid for them; counsel walked through expanded definitions and parties debated the effective date.
Representative Laura Sabina introduced H.686 at the Senate Committee on Government Operations, saying the bill would extend Vermont's existing requirements for identifying paid lobbying advertisements beyond the legislative session. "H.686 is small. It closes that loophole," Sabina said, arguing year‑round disclosure would let Vermonters see who pays for political messaging whether the…
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