Registration and Reporting - Section 5
In 2006 the lobbying threshold increased from $2,000 to $5,000. This amount includes all lobbying compensation and all reportable expenses.
The registration period is concurrent with the legislative session (biennial) i.e.(2009-2010), (2011-2012)
Lobbyist Reporting Requirements
- Biennial Statement of Registration
- Valid Contract
- Contract dates
- Compensation amount
- Authorization
- Lobbyist Bimonthly Report (six per year)
- Lobbyist Termination
Statement of Registration
- Registration required for all lobbyists who exceed the $5,000 threshold.
- The Registration period is concurrent with the legislative session (biennial)
- Registration must include a valid contract which contains these elements;
- Authorization from the client;
- Valid contract dates
- Approximate compensation amount
- Registration fee is $200 (prorated to $100 for the second year of the two-year period)
Bimonthly Report
- Any lobbyist required to file a Statement of Registration for any calendar year or biennial period must also file for each client:
- A bi-monthly report by the 15th day of the month following the end of the reporting period in which the lobbyist was first required to file a Statement of Registration; and
- A bi-monthly must be filed for every reporting period regardless if any lobbying expenses or reimbursements were incurred during the reporting period.
- Expenses over $75 dollars must be itemized.
There is no minimum reporting threshold for compensation or expenses
Lobbyist Termination
Upon the termination of a lobbyist's retainer, employment or designation, the lobbyist and the client on whose behalf such service has been rendered shall both give written notice to the Commission within thirty days after the lobbyist ceases the activity that required such lobbyist to file a statement of registration; however, both lobbyist and client are still responsible for filing a bimonthly and client semi-annual reports up to the date the lobbying activity ceased.
Due Dates
Biennial Statement of Registration
- If a contract is signed by both lobbyist and client before December 15th the due date is January 1st.
- If a contract is signed by both lobbyist and client after December 15th the Registration must be filed within fifteen (15) days
- A Statement of Registration must be filed with the Commission no later than ten (10) days of exceeding the $5,000 threshold.
Lobbyist Bimonthly Reports
| Report | Due Date |
|---|---|
| January/February | March 15th |
| March/April | May 15th |
| May/June | July 15th |
| July/August | September 15th |
| September/October | November 15th |
| November/December | January 15th |
- You have completed the information portion of the LATE program.
- Please refer to the New York State Lobby Act for additional information.
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