LD1415

Expands reporting requirements for lobbyists and legislators regarding behested payments.

This bill mandates that lobbyists and legislators report payments made to organizations for legislative, governmental, or charitable purposes at the suggestion or solicitation of a legislator. The report must include details such as the date of the payment, the names of the lobbyist and legislator, the amount, and the organization's primary purpose. The reporting threshold is $200 for a single organization or $400 for multiple organizations in a calendar year. The report is due within 15 days of the payment.