An Act protecting against discrimination in lobbying
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to address potential loopholes in Massachusetts’ lobbying laws and prevent discrimination based on lobbying activities. It seeks to automatically disqualify individuals or organizations found to have engaged in unlawful lobbying practices from acting as executive or legislative agents for a period of four years. The bill also builds upon previous legislation regarding convicted lobbyists and legislative agents, aiming to close gaps in existing regulations.
Key provisions
- Automatically disqualifies individuals or organizations found to have engaged in unlawful lobbying practices from acting as executive or legislative agents for four years.
- Addresses potential loopholes in existing lobbying laws.
- Builds upon previous legislation regarding convicted lobbyists and legislative agents.
- Was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Lobbyists
- Executive Agents
- Legislative Agents
- Organizations engaging in lobbying activities
- Individuals engaging in lobbying activities
Notable changes
- Expands disqualification periods for those engaging in unlawful lobbying.
- Seeks to close loopholes in current lobbying regulations.
- Reinforces accountability for lobbyists and legislative agents.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Cosponsor
Rebecca L. Rausch
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