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The New Lobbying Law & FAQs
Nonprofit executive directors, board members and staff across the state are making sure that they understand the recent changes to the lobbying law, RSA 15, as they go forward in their interactions with state government . At an educational forum held last November by NHCN, a panel of experts shared their thoughts on the revisions, specifics of the law, its requirements and reporting rules. Jack Lightfoot, a lobbyist form Child and Family Services, Jeanne Herrick from Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell and former Representative William O’Brien from Mont Vernon, NH participated in the panel presentation on the law and its implications.
While the seminar provided an overview of the law, it also raised many questions and concerns. Many nonprofit executive directors have reported that they have discussed the changes with their boards and are making sure that they take the right steps should their activities fall under the expanded definition of lobbying. The revisions to the law defines “lobbyist” in significantly broader terms and adds the rule that lobbying without a registration and without reporting makes one subject to a misdemeanor.
NHCN is dedicated to convening the nonprofit community as appropriate to discuss issues impacting the sector. We will post any new or updated information about RSA-15 on the NHCN website if and when it becomes available, and will continue to provide convening opportunities and educational forums on issues of impact to the sector. |
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