Minnesota HF2284 modifies lobbyist and governmental unit definitions, changes expert witness lobbying reporting, and expands economic interest.

Minnesota HF2284 amends the definitions of lobbyist and metropolitan governmental unit, modifies reporting requirements for lobbyists involving expert witnesses, and expands the requirement for public officials to file statements of economic interest. The bill redefines "lobbyist" to include those who spend over $3,000 in a year attempting to influence legislative or administrative action. It also modifies the definition of "metropolitan governmental unit" to include specific entities.

Minnesota HF2284 modifies lobbyist and governmental unit definitions, changes expert witness lobbying reporting, and expands economic interest.

Minnesota HF2284 amends the definitions of lobbyist and metropolitan governmental unit, modifies reporting requirements for lobbyists involving expert witnesses, and expands the requirement for public officials to file statements of economic interest. The bill redefines "lobbyist" to include those who spend over $3,000 in a year attempting to influence legislative or administrative action. It also modifies the definition of "metropolitan governmental unit" to include specific entities.