The state prohibits use of public funds and resources for lobbying activities and requires certifications for enforcement.
AN ACT relating to lobbying; prohibiting the use of state funds and resources for lobbying; requiring certifications; providing for enforcement; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsor:
Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Brady, Brown, G, Johnson, Lucas, Webber, Senator(s) Laursen, D
Prohibits state and local governmental entities from using public funds or resources for lobbying the legislature, and establishes enforcement mechanisms.
Effective: July 1, 2026
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2/10/2026(House)
H Failed Introduction 27-34-1-0-0
2/5/2026(House)
H Received for Introduction
2/3/2026(LSO)
Bill Number Assigned
H Failed Introduction 27-34-1-0-0
FailedYea: Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Brady, Bratten, G. Brown, Guggenmos, Haroldson, Hoeft, Johnson, Knapp, Lien, Locke, McCann, Lucas, Ottman, Pendergraft, Rodriguez-Williams, Smith, Singh, Strock, Tarver, Wasserburger, Webber, Wharff, Winter
Nay: Banks, L. Brown, E. Campbell, Byron, K. Campbell, Chestek, Clouston, Connolly, Davis, Filer, Erickson, Fornstrom, Geringer, Harshman, Heiner, Jarvis, L. Larsen, JT. Larson, Lawley, Nicholas, Posey, Provenza, Riggins, Schmid, Sherwood, Storer, Styvar, Thayer, Washut, Webb, Williams, Wylie, Yin, Neiman
Excused: Kelly