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Campaign Contributions and Activities by Lobbyists and Lobbying Organizations

Wisconsin’s lobbying law permits lobbyists and organizations that employ lobbyists to contribute to political campaigns but places restrictions on when a lobbyist and an organization that employs a lobbyist may make or convey a campaign contribution to a partisan elected state official or candidate for partisan elected state offical. These restrictions apply only to lobbyists and organizations that employ them, but neither may avoid them by making a campaign contribution via a conduit or other intermediary or agent.
The 3 Rs Of Lobbying In Wisconsin

This is an overview of what individuals and organizations need to do to lobby in the State of
Wisconsin.
When must an individual obtain a license to lobby?

You have an obligation to obtain a lobbying license from the Government Accountability Board, and
the organization that pays you is required to authorize you as its lobbyist, if you attempt to influence
state legislation1 or an administrative rule2 on behalf of a business or organization that employs you or
from which you receive a payment (other than reimbursement of expenses) and you communicate with
a state official or legislative employee about such matters on 5 or more days within a six month
reporting period.
Does your organization need to register as a lobbying principal?

This guideline identifies the criteria that requires an organization to register as a lobbying principal in Wisconsin and explains the process the organization completes to register with the Government Accountability Board.
Reporting Requirements Once an Organization is Registered as a Lobbying Principal

This guideline provides an overview of the lobbying information registered principal organization must report to the Government Accountability Board, how that information is reported, and deadlines for when reports are due.
State Agencies’ Liaisons to the Legislature
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