The Basics of Lobbying OR

In the words of Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones

YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT. BUT IF YOU TRY SOMETIMES. YOU JUST MIGHT FIND. YOU GET WHAT YOU NEED. ALRIGHT!

The Right To Be Heard Does Not Automatically Include the Right to be Taken Seriously! Hubert Humphrey

PUBLIC INTERESTS VS. SPECIAL INTERESTS

The “Right to Petition the Government” Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence Federalist Papers Federalist Papers US Constitution, Amendment 1 US Constitution, Amendment 1

Basic Function of a Lobbyist is to Educate

Uniquely Able to Bridge the Gap of Divided Government

Lobbyists Play A Critical Intermediating Role

A Lobbyist’s Job Is Complex Preparation Preparation Advocacy Advocacy Reputation and Credibility Reputation and Credibility Policy and Political Considerations Policy and Political Considerations Understanding the Procedures of Government Understanding the Procedures of Government

Political Contributions Do they Lead to Access Do they Lead to Access Do they Lead to Results Do they Lead to Results Do they Lead to Headaches Do they Lead to Headaches

Indiana Definition: A lobbyist is a person who "engages in lobbying" and who "in any registration year, receives or expends an aggregate of five hundred dollars ($500) in compensation or expenditures reportable under this article for lobbying, whether the compensation or expenditure is solely for lobbying or the lobbying is incidental to that person's regular employment." A lobbyist is a person who "engages in lobbying" and who "in any registration year, receives or expends an aggregate of five hundred dollars ($500) in compensation or expenditures reportable under this article for lobbying, whether the compensation or expenditure is solely for lobbying or the lobbying is incidental to that person's regular employment." “Lobbying” as communicating by any means, or paying others to communicate by any means, with any legislative person for the purpose of influencing any legislative action. Filing requirements apply to any lobbyist. “Lobbying” as communicating by any means, or paying others to communicate by any means, with any legislative person for the purpose of influencing any legislative action. Filing requirements apply to any lobbyist.

Registration Statements must be filed annually on or before January 15th or within fifteen (15) days of becoming a lobbyist, whichever is later, and terminate on December 31st of each year. Registration Statements must be filed annually on or before January 15th or within fifteen (15) days of becoming a lobbyist, whichever is later, and terminate on December 31st of each year. Employers and compensated lobbyists must register separately by filing the appropriate forms accompanied by the designated registration fee. Employers and compensated lobbyists must register separately by filing the appropriate forms accompanied by the designated registration fee.

A penalty of $100 per day, but not to exceed $4,500, is imposed for any lobbyist registration or activity report filed after the statutory deadline. The Commission may waive the late filing penalty if it determines that circumstances make imposition of the penalty inappropriate.

Federal Definition: Lobbyist: Any individual (1) who is either employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation (2) whose services include more than one lobbying contact; and (3) whose lobbying activities constitute 20 percent or more of his or her services’ time on behalf of that client during any three-month period. Lobbyist: Any individual (1) who is either employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation (2) whose services include more than one lobbying contact; and (3) whose lobbying activities constitute 20 percent or more of his or her services’ time on behalf of that client during any three-month period.

Lobbying Activities: Lobbying Activities: –Lobbying contacts and any efforts in support of such contacts, including preparation or planning activities, research and other background work that is intended, at the time of its preparation, for use in contacts and coordination with the lobbying activities of others. Lobbying Contact: Lobbying Contact: –Any oral, written or electronic communication to a covered official that is made on behalf of a client with regard to the enumerated subjects at 2 U.S.C. §1602(8)(A).

(i) the formulation, modification, or adoption of Federal legislation (including legislative proposals); (i) the formulation, modification, or adoption of Federal legislation (including legislative proposals); (ii) the formulation, modification, or adoption of a Federal rule, regulation, Executive order, or any other program, policy, or position of the United States Government; (ii) the formulation, modification, or adoption of a Federal rule, regulation, Executive order, or any other program, policy, or position of the United States Government; (iii) the administration or execution of a Federal program or policy (including the negotiation, award, or administration of a Federal contract, grant, loan, permit, or license); or (iii) the administration or execution of a Federal program or policy (including the negotiation, award, or administration of a Federal contract, grant, loan, permit, or license); or (iv) the nomination or confirmation of a person for a position subject to confirmation by the Senate. (iv) the nomination or confirmation of a person for a position subject to confirmation by the Senate.

Know Your Client and Know Your Client’s Issue Know Your Client and Know Your Client’s Issue Put Your Client in a Position to be a Resource Put Your Client in a Position to be a Resource Know the Opponent’s Objections and Arguments Know the Opponent’s Objections and Arguments Tie the Client’s Needs to the Public’s Interest Tie the Client’s Needs to the Public’s Interest Know the Legislator and the Legislator’s District Know the Legislator and the Legislator’s District Never put the Legislator in a Situation Where the Legislator Casts a Vote Based Upon Incomplete or Inaccurate Information Never put the Legislator in a Situation Where the Legislator Casts a Vote Based Upon Incomplete or Inaccurate Information Always Say Thank You and be Supportive if Possible Always Say Thank You and be Supportive if Possible Remember It’s Not a One Inning Ball Game. Embrace incrementalism, if necessary. Remember It’s Not a One Inning Ball Game. Embrace incrementalism, if necessary.

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