CHAPTER 7. LEGISLATIVE LIAISONS - Indiana Statutes

IC 5-14-7
     Chapter 7. Legislative Liaisons

Effective 11-1-2010.

IC 5-14-7-1
Application of definitions in IC 2-7-1

Effective 11-1-2010.

     Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 2-7-1 apply in this chapter.
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.

IC 5-14-7-2
"Employer"

Effective 11-1-2010.

     Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "employer" refers to either of the following:
        (1) An agency (as defined in IC 4-2-6-1).
        (2) A state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32).
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.

IC 5-14-7-3
"Legislative liaison"

Effective 11-1-2010.

     Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "legislative liaison" refers to an individual:
        (1) designated by an employer; and
        (2) who receives at least ten percent (10%) of the individual's annual compensation to engage in lobbying.
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.

IC 5-14-7-4
Employer must file annual report of expenditures of legislative liaisons for lobbying; reporting thresholds; report contents

Effective 11-1-2010.

     Sec. 4. (a) An employer shall annually file a single, aggregate report of expenditures for lobbying activities by each of the employer's legislative liaisons stating expenditures for entertainment (including meals and drink) or gifts that:
        (1) total per legislative person:
            (A) fifty dollars ($50) or more in one (1) day; or
            (B) together more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) during the calendar year; and
        (2) would be reportable to the lobby registration commission by a registered lobbyist under IC 2-7.
    (b) A report under this section may not include the following:
        (1) Items provided under a statute or from an agency for redistribution to constituents.
        (2) Items provided during the performance of official duties by a legislative person, including the legislative person's service as a member of, or participant in, any of the following:
            (A) The legislative council.             (B) The budget committee.
            (C) A standing or other committee established by the rules of the house of representatives or the senate.
            (D) A study committee established by statute or by the legislative council.
            (E) A statutory board or commission.
        (3) A scholarship, student employment, or other financial aid granted to a legislative person for attendance at a state educational institution.
        (4) Expenditures relating to an economic development effort, function, or event by an agency, including those hosted by the Indiana economic development corporation.
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.

IC 5-14-7-5
Report filed with Indiana lobby registration commission; report filing deadline; period covered by report

Effective 11-1-2010.

     Sec. 5. (a) A report required by this chapter must:
        (1) be filed with the commission not later than November 30 of each year; and
        (2) cover the period from November 1 of the previous year through October 31 of the year in which the report is filed.
    (b) The first report required by this chapter must:
        (1) be filed with the commission not later than November 30, 2011; and
        (2) cover the period from November 1, 2010, through October 31, 2011.
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.

IC 5-14-7-6
Report of no expenditures

Effective 11-1-2010.

     Sec. 6. If an employer has no expenditures for entertainment (including meals and drink) or gifts to report, a statement of that fact is required and is sufficient to comply with the reporting requirements of this chapter.
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.

IC 5-14-7-7
Indiana lobbyist registration commission to file reports on web site; notification of employer if no report received

Effective 11-1-2010.

     Sec. 7. (a) The commission shall post reports received under this chapter on the commission's web site.
    (b) If the commission does not receive a report from an employer under this chapter, the commission shall notify the employer and post a copy of the notice on the commission's web site.
As added by P.L.58-2010, SEC.34.