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HB 953

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Public Ethics - Issue Lobbying Communications - Lobbyist Registration and Disclosure Requirements

Sponsor: Delegate WashingtonCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: EthicsStatus: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring a certain entity to register with the State Ethics Commission as a regulated lobbyist if, during a certain reporting period, the entity spends a certain amount for issue lobbying communications; requiring a certain regulated lobbyist to report certain information to the Ethics Commission in addition to certain other reports; requiring a certain regulated lobbyist to report certain information to the Ethics Commission within a certain period of time on receipt of an aggregate donation of a certain amount; etc.

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Testimony (2)

MGA witness list
FAV 1FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVDelegate Washington, Delegate WashingtonlegislatorIndividualOral + Written (PDF)
UNFBogdan, HenrylobbyistMaryland NonprofitsOral + Written (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

UNFBogdan, HenryMaryland NonprofitsRegistered for: Maryland Nonprofits