New Hampshire Expands Lobbying and Ethics Regulations

SB 206 Dramatically Expands Lobbying and Ethics Regulations and Penalties
Rath | Young Update, June 28, 2006
Concord, New Hampshire

SB 206 makes significant changes in New Hampshire’s lobbying and ethics laws. This important legislation became law effective June 2, 2006. In this Legislative Update, Attorney Paul Burkett focuses on three specific areas:

the expanded definition of “lobbying” to include attempts to influence executive branch officials in any legislative, rulemaking, procurement or contract matter;
the new disclosure rules applicable to lobbyists, which require monthly reports and disclosure of more of the fees paid by lobbying clients to lobbyists; and
new limits on gifts to state officials where the gifts are not related to official duties, charity events or political fundraising.

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RYP Legislative Update - NH Lobby Reform Law (06-28-06) -- FINAL.pdf