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SB1196Introduced in the Senate

LOBBYISTS-FEE WAIVER

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen, District 31

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Directs the Secretary of State to grant a waiver of the lobbyist registration fee for any not-for-profit entity with total expenses of less than $1,000,000 in the most recent fiscal year that is classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including a waiver for any lobbyist that exclusively lobbies on behalf of such an entity.

Where it stands

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

February 4, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  10. To Ethics

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  12. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

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