Description
This reference offers quick access to the regulations and laws covering campaign contributions and proper contact with elected officials in each of the fifty states and the federal government. It’s information mandatory for effective, ethical lobbying. Each state and the federal government has its own chapter, authored by attorneys and consultants with extensive experience working with legislators, legislative staff, and state and local government agencies in their respective state capitals. Each chapter follows the same outline, so that once you locate the type of material you need, you can quickly find pertinent information in every other jurisdiction.
Features
- Detailed coverage of prohibited lobbying practices, enforcement and penalties
- A state-by-state analysis of campaign finance regulations to guide contributors through spectrum of state laws and regulations
- Names, addresses and telephone numbers of local commissioners, state compliance officers in each jurisdiction
- Discussion of registration, record-keeping and reporting requirements and lists of state-specific forms