Massachusetts H3020 amends lobbying regulations to include municipal lobbying activities.
Massachusetts H3020 amends the state's lobbying regulations to include municipal lobbying activities. It defines "municipal lobbying" as any act to influence decisions of municipal officials concerning ordinances, standards, rates, rules, regulations, or appointments. The bill requires municipal agents to report their activities, including expenditures and client identification, to the state secretary. It also mandates that groups or organizations engaging in municipal lobbying register with the state if they spend over $250 annually on such activities.
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