Lobbyist

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<p>Lobbyists contact and confer with members of legislature to persuade them to support legislation favorable to clients' interests. Study proposed legislation to determine possible effect on the interest of a client, who may be a person, a specific group, or the general public. Confer with legislators and officials to emphasize supposed weaknesses or merits of specific bills to influence passage, defeat, or amendment favorable to clients' interests.</p> <p><strong>Statute:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 15</p> <p><strong>Registration Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must register with the Secretary of State for each legislative session</li> <li>Wear a clearly visible name tag in hunter orange when lobbying in the State House or the legislative office building</li> <li>Must file a quarterly statement itemizing all fees received from any lobbying client, all expenditures made from lobbying fees or any honorarium or expense reimbursement, or political contribution made by the lobbyist in a professional or personal capacity</li> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong>&nbsp;Not required</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong>&nbsp;Not required</p> <p><strong>Fees</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>$50 for each employer per legislative session</li> </ul> <ul>All registrations expire on December 31</ul> <p><strong>Reciprocity:</strong>&nbsp;Not permitted</p> <p>revised Jan 2018</p>