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Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Lobbying Laws

October 29, 2023 7:55 amOctober 29, 2023 7:55 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding California’s lobbying laws. Does the Political Reform Act (PRA) include procurement lobbying in the definition of “administrative action”? No....

Globe Quiz on California Lobbying

April 19, 2023 6:39 amApril 19, 2023 7:56 am

This quiz is to test your knowledge about about California’s lobbying laws. Procurement lobbying of state agencies and departments is regulated under the Fair Political Practices Commission like other forms of lobbying. Quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial activities at state agencies and...

Perspectives on State Lobbying in California: Essays by Advocates in California’s Capitol

March 17, 2022 4:16 pmMarch 17, 2022 4:16 pm

California Globe contributor Chris Micheli and nearly fifty of his lobbying colleagues released a new book of essays describing their experiences and advice for those interested in a lobbying career in state government. Based on Micheli’s past twenty-five years as...

Common Mistakes Made by Lobbyists

August 21, 2021 2:49 amAugust 20, 2021 9:02 pm

By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli Particularly with new lobbyists, but even with some more experienced ones, there are some common mistakes that are made. We offer some observations and suggestions for addressing some of these common mistakes. Not Reading...

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Effective Lobbying in California

August 20, 2021 5:33 pmAugust 20, 2021 2:48 pm

By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli We have put together some suggestions for improving as a lobbyist and being a more effective lobbyist. Entire books have been written on this topic, but we try to cover some of the main...

Thoughts on Lobbying During the Pandemic

April 6, 2021 6:32 amApril 6, 2021 6:42 am

With the California Legislature in full swing for its 2021 Session, legislative advocacy continues, but in some different ways. There are far more similarities than differences in lobbying during the pandemic. The biggest difference obviously is the lack of in-person...

SB 459 Would Impose New Lobbying Disclosures

March 13, 2021 8:26 amMarch 13, 2021 4:16 pm

On March 10, State Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) amended his Senate Bill 459 to require additional disclosures by lobbyists. The bill would amend Sections 86114, 86116, 86117, and 86118 and add Section 86119 to, the Government Code. Section One...