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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025
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A N A C T
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND
LOBBYING REFORM ACT
Introduced By: Representatives J. Lombardi, Hull, and Felix
Date Introduced: January 22, 2025
Referred To: House State Government & Elections
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 42-139.1 of the General Laws entitled "The Rhode Island Lobbying 1
Reform Act" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: 2
42-139.1-14. Prohibited contributions by lobbyists. 3
No lobbyist, governed by this chapter, shall make any political contributions to any 4
member of the general assembly in any year during the period from January 1 through July 1, unless 5
the general assembly has adjourned its business for the year prior to July 1 of the session year. 6
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 7
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
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A N A C T
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND
LOBBYING REFORM ACT
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This act would prohibit lobbyists from making any political contributions to any member 1
of the general assembly from January 1 through July 1 in any year, unless the general assembly 2
adjourns for the year prior to July 1. 3
This act would take effect upon passage. 4
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