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The Profit Groups Bill
Waiving state lobbying fees for smaller non-profit groups
501(C)(3) LOBBYING FEE EXEMPT
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would waive the $300 state registration fee for lobbyists who only work for smaller non-profits.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Lobbying is usually dominated by big corporations that can easily afford registration fees and high-priced advocates. By waiving the $300 fee for non-profits with budgets under $5 million, this bill removes a small financial hurdle for grassroots groups trying to make their voices heard in the statehouse.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Waives the $300 annual lobbyist registration fee for 501(c)(3) non-profits with budgets under $5 million.
- Extends the fee waiver to any lobbyist who exclusively represents these smaller non-profits.
- Keeps all existing reporting and transparency rules in place, meaning groups still have to disclose their activities.
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