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Key Takeaways:
- In October, 27 states and 18 localities have lobbying disclosure reports due. Canada monthly federal and U.S. federal reports are also due.
- On the campaign finance front, 49 states have disclosure deadlines, plus DC and the FEC.
Lobbying Compliance Deadlines in October 2024
Periodic Disclosures Due in October 2024
In October, 27 states and 18 localities have disclosure reports due. Additionally, the Canada monthly federal and U.S. federal reports are due. Even with many legislative seasons having adjourned for the year, keep in mind that many jurisdictions still require reporting even after sine die.
The following localities also have disclosure reports due in October.
Lobbying in a locality can trigger registration and reporting requirements as well. In states like New York, lobbying any locality or municipality will require a state registration and state bi-monthly disclosure reports, even if you do not lobby at the state level. Make sure if you lobby in New York you are registered with the New York State Commision on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) as well to avoid hefty fines.
States with Disclosure Reports by Branch
In states such as Georgia, Louisiana, and Indiana lobbying is regulated by the branches lobbied (e.g., executive, legislative, judicial, local). Georgia’s branches, or lobbying types, are slightly different and go by State, State Agency, State Transportation Board, Vendor, and Local. Some states, like Louisiana, allow for all branches lobbied to be disclosed in one report, but most states require a separate filing for each branch. Be sure you know which branches you are registered in so you do not miss a report.
Campaign Finance Deadlines in October 2024
In October, 49 states have campaign finance disclosure deadlines, plus the District of Columbia and the Federal Election Commission (FEC). If a political committee is registered in one of these states and is required to file disclosure reports, they must do so in October. Check out the map below for the states with important deadlines this month.
Political committees should be aware of their filing schedules. Some jurisdictions (Texas, for example) give the option to report monthly or quarterly. Also, be aware that some states require a political committee to report large contributions within a set time frame of receipt. Political committees should be reviewing contributions carefully to ensure they do not miss a required contribution- or expenditure-triggered deadline.
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