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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Lauren Gregg
Date: Sept. 30, 2005 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY SIGNS LOBBYING REFORM BILL INTO LAW
Bill Closes the ‘Goodwill’ Lobbying Loophole
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today signed into law Senate Bill 612, “An Act to Amend the Lobbying Laws by Increasing the Information Required to be Reported on Lobbying Activities.” The bill was sponsored by Sen. Tony Rand (D-Bladen, Cumberland) and Rep. Joe Hackney (D-Orange, Chatham) got the bill through the house.
“The measures included in this bill will ensure that our leaders are committed to high ethical standards,” Easley said. “North Carolina, once again, is leading the nation with effective and responsible lobbying reform measures.”
Senate Bill 612 amends Chapter 120 of the General Statutes to cover lobbying in both Legislative and Executive branches of government. The bill also:
• Closes the “goodwill” lobbying loophole by requiring lobbyists to report everything they spend on legislators over $10 during the course of the legislative session. Current law requires reporting of expenditures exceeding $100 per legislator and only requires reporting of monies spent while discussing specific legislative action, such as votes on bills.
• Expands regulation of lobbying to the Executive Branch of government. Currently, there is no regulation of lobbying in the Executive Branch.
• Requires monthly reports from lobbyists listing their expenditures on legislators while the Legislature is in session. Current law requires lobbyists to report on their expenses twice a year to the Secretary of State.
• Establishes a six-month “cooling-off period” before legislators can become lobbyists. Registered lobbyists would not be eligible for appointment to a government position that regulates activities the lobbyist currently represents or has represented within 60 days after the expiration of the lobbyist registration.
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| Title | Easley, Michael. Press Release, 2005-09-30, Gov. Easley Signs Lobbying Reform Bill Into Law: Bill Closes The 'Goodwill' Lobbying Loophole |
| Other Title | 2005-09-30, Gov. Easley Signs Lobbying Reform Bill Into Law: Bill Closes The 'Goodwill' Lobbying Loophole |
| Creator |
North Carolina. Office of the Governor Easley, Michael F., 1950- |
| Date | 2005-09-30 |
| Subjects |
Easley, Michael F., 1950- Governors--North Carolina Press releases--North Carolina |
| Time Period | (1990-current) Contemporary |
| Description | RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today signed into law Senate Bill 612, "An Act to Amend the Lobbying Laws by Increasing the Information Required to be Reported on Lobbying Activities." The bill was sponsored by Sen. Tony Rand (D-Bladen, Cumberland) and Rep. Joe Hackney (D-Orange, Chatham) got the bill through the house. |
| Collection | Governor's Papers. Michael F. Easley. State Archives of North Carolina |
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| Format | Press releases |
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| Full Text | Michael F. Easley Governor State of North Carolina Office of the Governor Governor's Press Office State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001 (919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005 FAX (919) 733-5166 For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Lauren Gregg Date: Sept. 30, 2005 Phone: 919/733-5612 GOV. EASLEY SIGNS LOBBYING REFORM BILL INTO LAW Bill Closes the ‘Goodwill’ Lobbying Loophole RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today signed into law Senate Bill 612, “An Act to Amend the Lobbying Laws by Increasing the Information Required to be Reported on Lobbying Activities.” The bill was sponsored by Sen. Tony Rand (D-Bladen, Cumberland) and Rep. Joe Hackney (D-Orange, Chatham) got the bill through the house. “The measures included in this bill will ensure that our leaders are committed to high ethical standards,” Easley said. “North Carolina, once again, is leading the nation with effective and responsible lobbying reform measures.” Senate Bill 612 amends Chapter 120 of the General Statutes to cover lobbying in both Legislative and Executive branches of government. The bill also: • Closes the “goodwill” lobbying loophole by requiring lobbyists to report everything they spend on legislators over $10 during the course of the legislative session. Current law requires reporting of expenditures exceeding $100 per legislator and only requires reporting of monies spent while discussing specific legislative action, such as votes on bills. • Expands regulation of lobbying to the Executive Branch of government. Currently, there is no regulation of lobbying in the Executive Branch. • Requires monthly reports from lobbyists listing their expenditures on legislators while the Legislature is in session. Current law requires lobbyists to report on their expenses twice a year to the Secretary of State. • Establishes a six-month “cooling-off period” before legislators can become lobbyists. Registered lobbyists would not be eligible for appointment to a government position that regulates activities the lobbyist currently represents or has represented within 60 days after the expiration of the lobbyist registration. --more-- |
