8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1505-8-3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024

Rule 8 CCR 1505-8-3 - Lobbying Firms

3.1 Registration

3.1.1 There is no registration requirement for a lobbying firm, but a lobbying firm must file disclosure statements in accordance with statute and as described in Rule 3.2 below.

3.2 Monthly disclosure statements for lobbying firms

3.2.1 Except as specified in paragraph (a) below, a lobbying firm must file a monthly disclosure statement electronically via the Secretary of State's website on or before the 15th day of the month following the month in which the lobbying firm began lobbying, and monthly thereafter.

(a) A single-member lobbying firm that consists solely of one professional lobbyist need not file a lobbying-firm disclosure statement if the professional lobbyist's disclosure statement contains the name of both the professional lobbyist and the single-member firm that employs the professional lobbyist.

3.2.2 The statement must contain:

(a) The name and address of each client or other professional lobbyist who has contributed $100 or more to the lobbying firm for lobbying and the amount contributed by the client or other professional lobbyist since the previous disclosure statement;

(1) If the client or other professional lobbyist is an individual, the statement must include a description of the individual's business activity;

(2) If the client or other professional lobbyist is a business entity, the statement must include a description of the entity's business, and the names of any chief executive officer, partners, or other designated contact person; or

(3) If the client or other professional lobbyist is an industry, trade, organization, or group of persons, or professional association, the statement must include a description of the industry, trade, organization or group of persons, or professional association.

(b) The total sum of contributions to the lobbying firm received for lobbying activities since the previous disclosure statement and during the fiscal year;

(c) The legislation, standards, rules, or rates, on which the lobbying firm is lobbying, which includes:

(1) The official number or other designation corresponding with the activity mentioned above, if available. If the official number or designation is not available, the lobbying firm must describe the nature and subject matter of the legislation, standards, rules or rates;

(2) The title or subject matter of the activity mentioned above; and

(3) Whether the lobbying firm is supporting, opposing, amending, or monitoring the activity mentioned above.

(d) If the lobbying firm has made an expenditure that exceeds the current dollar gift limit, as established by the Independent Ethics Commission and posted on the Secretary of State website, on behalf of a covered official for gift or entertainment purposes, whether or not the professional lobbyist was reimbursed:

(1) The name of the covered official; and

(2) The amount, date, and principal purpose of the gift or entertainment;

(e) The total amount of expenditures made by or on behalf of the lobbying firm in connection with lobbying, other than for gift or entertainment purposes;

(f) If the lobbying firm has made an expenditure or given a contribution to a paper, periodical, magazine, radio or TV station, or other media of mass communication:

(1) The name of the entity; and

(2) The amount given to the entity;

(g) Any direct business association the lobbying firm has with any pending legislation, measure, or question.

8 CCR 1505-8-3

41 CR 11, June 10, 2018, effective 6/30/2018

43 CR 01, January 10, 2020, effective 1/30/2020

44 CR 12, June 25, 2021, effective 7/30/2021