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    The Lobbying Disclosure Law

    On November 1, 2006, Act No. 134-2006, the Pennsylvania Lobbying Disclosure Law, was signed into law.  A decision in 2002 by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court had invalidated the prior Lobbying Disclosure Act as an unconstitutional regulation of attorneys engaged in the practice of law. 

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    Powers & Duties

    On November 1, 2006, Act No. 134-2006, the Pennsylvania Lobbying Disclosure Law, was signed into law.  A decision in 2002 by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court had invalidated the prior Lobbying Disclosure Act as an unconstitutional regulation of attorneys engaged in the practice of law. 

    Under the new Lobbying Disclosure Law, 65 Pa.C.S. 13A01 et seq., the State Ethics Commission’s responsibilities include enforcement, issuing advisories, and participating on the Lobbying Disclosure Regulatory Committee through the Commission Chair or his designee. Responsibility for the administration of the registration and reporting requirements is vested in the Pennsylvania Department of State.  

    The substantive provisions of the new Lobbying Disclosure Law took effect January 1, 2007.

    Lobbying Disclosure Law - PDF

     

    Additional Information

    The following links will direct you to additional Lobbying Disclosure Law information on other State agency web sites:

    Listed below is the link to the Lobbying Disclosure section at the Pennsylvania Department of State’s website.  This link will provide contact information for the Department of State, as well as access to filed registration statements and quarterly expense reports, and other information relating to lobbying in Pennsylvania:

    PA Department of State - Division of Campaign Finance and Lobbying Disclosure

    The Attorney General’s office provides information regarding the Lobbying Disclosure Regulations Committee.  Additional information regarding the Lobbying Disclosure Committee can be found at:

    Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General