CHAPTER 7. LEGISLATIVE LIAISONS
IC 5-14-7
Chapter 7. Legislative Liaisons
Effective 11-1-2010.
IC 5-14-7-1
Application of definitions in IC 2-7-1
Effective 11-1-2010.
Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 2-7-1 apply in this chapter.
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.
IC 5-14-7-2
"Employer"
Effective 11-1-2010.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "employer" refers to either of the
following:
(1) An agency (as defined in IC 4-2-6-1).
(2) A state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32).
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.
IC 5-14-7-3
"Legislative liaison"
Effective 11-1-2010.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "legislative liaison" refers to an
individual:
(1) designated by an employer; and
(2) who receives at least ten percent (10%) of the individual's
annual compensation to engage in lobbying.
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.
IC 5-14-7-4
Employer must file annual report of expenditures of legislative
liaisons for lobbying; reporting thresholds; report contents
Effective 11-1-2010.
Sec. 4. (a) An employer shall annually file a single, aggregate
report of expenditures for lobbying activities by each of the
employer's legislative liaisons stating expenditures for entertainment
(including meals and drink) or gifts that:
(1) total per legislative person:
(A) fifty dollars ($50) or more in one (1) day; or
(B) together more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250)
during the calendar year; and
(2) would be reportable to the lobby registration commission by
a registered lobbyist under IC 2-7.
(b) A report under this section may not include the following:
(1) Items provided under a statute or from an agency for
redistribution to constituents.
(2) Items provided during the performance of official duties by
a legislative person, including the legislative person's service as
a member of, or participant in, any of the following:
(A) The legislative council.
(B) The budget committee.
(C) A standing or other committee established by the rules
of the house of representatives or the senate.
(D) A study committee established by statute or by the
legislative council.
(E) A statutory board or commission.
(3) A scholarship, student employment, or other financial aid
granted to a legislative person for attendance at a state
educational institution.
(4) Expenditures relating to an economic development effort,
function, or event by an agency, including those hosted by the
Indiana economic development corporation.
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.
IC 5-14-7-5
Report filed with Indiana lobby registration commission; report
filing deadline; period covered by report
Effective 11-1-2010.
Sec. 5. (a) A report required by this chapter must:
(1) be filed with the commission not later than November 30 of
each year; and
(2) cover the period from November 1 of the previous year
through October 31 of the year in which the report is filed.
(b) The first report required by this chapter must:
(1) be filed with the commission not later than November 30,
2011; and
(2) cover the period from November 1, 2010, through October
31, 2011.
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.
IC 5-14-7-6
Report of no expenditures
Effective 11-1-2010.
Sec. 6. If an employer has no expenditures for entertainment
(including meals and drink) or gifts to report, a statement of that fact
is required and is sufficient to comply with the reporting
requirements of this chapter.
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.
IC 5-14-7-7
Indiana lobbyist registration commission to file reports on web
site; notification of employer if no report received
Effective 11-1-2010.
Sec. 7. (a) The commission shall post reports received under this
chapter on the commission's web site.
(b) If the commission does not receive a report from an employer
under this chapter, the commission shall notify the employer and post
a copy of the notice on the commission's web site.
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.