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Key Takeaways:

  • It’s a busy month for compliance deadlines. Twenty-five states have periodic disclosures due and two states have annual registration periods opening and termination deadlines this month. Arkansas also has a special session report due.
  • Fifteen municipalities have deadlines in October, as well. Depending on the state, lobbying in a municipality can also require a state registration.
  • Finally, both the U.S. Federal Third Quarter Report and the Canadian Monthly Federal Report are due this month if you are registered in either jurisdiction.

State Lobbying Compliance Deadlines

It’s a busy month for compliance deadlines. Twenty-five states have periodic disclosures due, which means that if you’re already registered in one of these jurisdictions and are required to file disclosure reports, you must do so in the coming month to avoid a violation. There are also two states with annual registration periods opening and termination deadlines this month. Finally, Arkansas has a special session report due. Beware of the deadlines to register in these jurisdictions, or you might be in for a surprise. Check out the map for details on these important state deadlines.  


Local Reports Due

States are not the only places that have lobbying regulations. Fifteen municipalities have deadlines in October, as well. Lobbying in a municipality can trigger registration and reporting requirements as well. Depending on the state, lobbying in a municipality can also require a state registration.  

State

Localities 

California

City of Berkeley

City of Los Angeles

City of San Diego

City of San Jose

City and County of San Francisco 

Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County - Metropolitan Transit Authority

Illinois

City of Chicago

Massachusetts

City of Boston

New York

Suffolk County

Oregon

City of Portland

Pennsylvania

City of Philadelphia

Texas

City of Houston

Washington 

City of Seattle

District of Columbia

Federal Reports

In addition to state and local deadlines, both the U.S. Federal Third Quarter Report and the Canadian Monthly Federal Report are due this month if you are registered in either jurisdiction. 

Get Help with Federal, State, and Local Lobbying Compliance 

The 2024 state legislative sessions are just around the corner. Don’t miss a critical deadline — learn more about our industry-leading lobbying compliance services and don’t hesitate to reach out to our team with questions.