Lobbyists contact and confer with members of legislature to persuade them to support legislation favorable to clients' interests. Study proposed legislation to determine possible effect on the interest of a client, who may be a person, a specific group, or the general public. Confer with legislators and officials to emphasize supposed weaknesses or merits of specific bills to influence passage, defeat, or amendment favorable to clients' interests.
Statute: NH RSA 15
Registration Requirements:
- Must register with the Secretary of State for each legislative session
- Wear a clearly visible name tag in hunter orange when lobbying in the State House or the legislative office building
- Must file a quarterly statement itemizing all fees received from any lobbying client, all expenditures made from lobbying fees or any honorarium or expense reimbursement, or political contribution made by the lobbyist in a professional or personal capacity
Examination: Not required
Continuing Education: Not required
Fees:
- $50 for each employer per legislative session
All registrations expire on December 31
Reciprocity: Not permitted
revised Jan 2018
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