HB 412: RELATING TO LOBBYING.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Establishes certain presumptions regarding lobbying on behalf of private clients. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of the state lobbying law under certain conditions. Expands the definition of "lobbying" in the state lobbying law to include certain communications with certain government officials regarding procurement decisions. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD2)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 16, 2025Act 063, 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163).
2. May 16, 2025Act 063, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163).
3. April 25, 2025Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 813).
4. April 25, 2025Transmitted to Governor.
5. April 24, 2025Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 806).
6. April 24, 2025House agrees to Senate amendment(s).
7. April 24, 2025Passed Final Reading as amended in SD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran excused (2).
8. April 23, 2025Reconsideration of action taken on 04-10-25.
9. April 11, 2025Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
10. April 10, 2025House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
11. April 8, 2025Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
12. April 8, 2025Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 631) in amended form (SD 2).

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