Small nonprofits would get a break on state lobbying fees

LOBBYISTS-FEE WAIVER

Introduced· 2025-01-24

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Who's it for: Everyday People

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would waive the $300 annual fee for small charities and community groups that want to lobby the state government.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Right now, every group that wants to lobby lawmakers in Illinois has to pay a $300 fee. For big corporations, that is pocket change, but for a small local charity, it is a real expense. This bill removes that financial hurdle for nonprofits with budgets under $1 million, making it a little easier for everyday community groups to have a voice in the statehouse.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Waives the $300 annual lobbyist registration fee for small 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Applies only to nonprofits with less than $1 million in expenses in the previous year.
Waives the fee for any lobbyist who works exclusively for one of these small groups.
Still requires these organizations to register and publicly report their lobbying activities.