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The Lobbying Act (Article 1-A of the Legislative Law; citations hereafter are to sections of the Legislative Law, unless otherwise indicated) sets forth registration and reporting requirements for lobbyists and reporting requirements for clients.
A campus which expects to spend more than $5,000 in a calendar year for lobbying compensation and expenses should file a Statement of Registraion (§1 -e(a)) biennially, commencing 2005, by December 15 of the prior year with the Commission on Public Integrity (Commission). The campus, as lobbyist, is required to file with the Commission bi-monthly reports (by March 15, May 15, July 15, September 15, November 15 and January 15) listing specific legislation, executive orders, regulations and procurement contracts promoted or opposed, and expenses incurred (itemized over $75) (§1-h).
complimentary attendance, including food and beverage, at widely-attended officially-related events, but only if the event is related to the attendee's duties as a public official or allows the public official to perform a ceremonial function appropriate to his position (§1-c(j)(ii))
plaques and other ceremonial items but only if publicly presented in recognition of public service, provided they are the type of item customarily bestowed at similar events and are reasonable under the circumstances (§1-c(j)(iii))
promotional items having no substantial resale value, including pens, mugs, calendars, hats and t-shirts which bear the organization's logo (§1-c(j)(v))
travel reimbursement (transportation, meals, lodging) for a panelist, participant or speaker at an informational event, but only when reimbursement is made by a governmental entity or by a public or private college hosting an event on-campus; however, lodging must in close proximity to the host campus, and is limited to the night preceding and days of the event (§1-c(j)(ix))
local transportation to inspect or tour facilities if the transportation is provided by the facility owner or operator (1-c(j)(x))
meals or refreshments when participating in a professional or educational program if the meals or refreshments are provided to all participants (§1-c(i)(xi)).
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Memorandum to presidents from vice chancellor for external affairs, dated February 10, 2000 announcing the enactment of new state Lobbying Act. Campuses were advised that hereafter each campus shall be responsible for its own compliance with the Lobbying Act.