Also, do not report expenditures that are paid for by the individual or organization on whose behalf you are lobbying. The individual or organization must file a separate Green Form disclosing those expenditures. Filers should keep in mind that state employees, officials, and legislators are governed by a code of ethics that may restrict their acceptance of gifts or other benefits. Categories of Expenditures 1. Preparation and distribution of lobbying materials .
Report expenses for printing, copying, and production of video and audio tapes, etc.
Do not include the costs of printing or copying testimony and exhibits for a legislative or administrative hearing. Media advertising . Report expenditures for newspaper advertisements or television and radio commercials, etc. If you hire a public relations firm for media advertising, then report here the amount paid to the firm that is attributable to media advertising. Fees charged by the firm should be reported under the category Fees and Allowances.