05 LC 28
2298
Senate
Bill 279
By: Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Moody of the 56th, Pearson of the 51st, Carter of the 13th and Goggans of the 7th
By: Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Moody of the 56th, Pearson of the 51st, Carter of the 13th and Goggans of the 7th
A
BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
AN ACT
To
amend Code Section 21_5_70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating
to definitions relative to lobbyist disclosure, so as to include certain print,
radio, and television reporters and journalists within the definition of
lobbyist; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to
repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE
IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION
1.
Code
Section 21_5_70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to
definitions relative to lobbyist disclosure, is amended by striking paragraph
(6) and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (6) to read as
follows:
"(6)
'Lobbyist' means:
(A)
Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee
of another person, undertakes to promote or oppose the passage of any
legislation by the General Assembly, or any committee thereof, or the approval
or veto of legislation by the Governor;
(B)
Any natural person who makes a total expenditure of more than $250.00 in a
calendar year, not including the person´s own travel, food, lodging
expenses, or informational material to promote or oppose the passage of any
legislation by the General Assembly, or any committee thereof, or the approval
or veto of legislation by the Governor;
(C)
Any natural person who as an employee of the executive branch or judicial branch
of state government engages in any activity covered under subparagraph (A) of
this paragraph;
(D)
Any natural person who, for compensation, either individually or as an employee
of another person, undertakes to promote or oppose the passage of any ordinance
or resolution by a public officer specified under subparagraph (F) or (G) of
paragraph (15) of Code Section 21_5_3, or any committee of such public officers,
or the approval or veto of any such ordinance or resolution;
(E)
Any natural person who makes a total expenditure of more than $250.00 in a
calendar year, not including the person´s own travel, food, lodging
expenses, or informational material to promote or oppose the passage of any
ordinance or resolution by a public officer specified under subparagraph (F) or
(G) of paragraph (15) of Code Section 21_5_3, or any committee of such public
officers or the approval or veto of any such ordinance or resolution;
or
(F)
Any natural person who as an employee of the executive branch or judicial branch
of local government engages in any activity covered under subparagraph (D) of
this
paragraph;
or
(G)
Any natural person who covers or reports on legislation or legislative sessions
of the General Assembly on behalf of any newspaper, radio or television station,
wire service, news service, or other media
outlet."
SECTION
2.
This
Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its
becoming law without such approval.
SECTION
3.
All
laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.