Lobbyist Registrations

The information contained within this data set is a result of a Lobbyist meeting at least one of the following criteria listed within Article 8, Subtitle 8 of the Ethics Law of the City of Baltimore. A person engaged in any of the following must register with Ethics Board: • Legislative lobbying: communication with a public servant for the purpose of influencing any legislative action, AND in furtherance of/connection with such communication/activities: Expends $100 or more for gifts, including meals, beverages, or special events on one or more public servants; Incurs any expenses of $500 or more; or • Earns $2,500 or more in compensation. • Executive lobbying: communication with a public servant for the purpose of influencing any executive action, AND in furtherance of/connection with such communications/activities: Expends $100 or more for gifts, including meals, beverages, or special events on one or more public servants. • Grass Roots Lobbying: for purpose of influencing any legislative or executive action, solicits others to communicate with a public servant, AND in furtherance of/connection with such activities: expends $1,000 or more, including expenditures for salaries, contractual employees, postage, telecommunications services, electronic services, advertising, printing, or delivery services. • Executive Order Lobbying: for purpose of influencing regulations or an executive order, communicates with a public servant, AND in furtherance of/connection with such communications/activities: Expends $100 or more for gifts, including meals, beverages, or special events, to 1 or more public servants; Incurs any expenses of $500 or more; or Earns $2,500 or more in compensation. • Procurement Lobbying: for purpose of influencing any procurement contract greater than $50,000, communicates with a public servant, AND in furtherance of/connection with such communications/activities: Expends $100 or more for gifts, including meals, beverages, or special events, to 1 or more public servants; Is compensated for his/her service. *Exception for bona fide salesperson/selling agency who is employed to secure procurement contract. • Business Grant/Loan Lobbying: for purpose of influencing executive action to secure a business grant/loan that exceeds $50,000 communicates with a public servant, AND in furtherance of/connection with such communications/activities: Expends $100 or more for gifts, including meals, beverages, or special events, to 1 or more public servants; Is compensated for his/her service. * Exception for bona fide full-time official/employee of the business entity seeking the grant/loan, OR a person seeking a grant/loan for purpose of relocating/expanding to the City. Separate registration is required for each principal/person on whose behalf the lobbyist is acting. Definitions: Compensation – where lobbying is only part of a person’s employment, means prorated amount based on time devoted to lobbying. Executive Action – any official action/nonaction that is taken by a public servant and that is not “legislative action.” Legislative Action – any official action/nonaction relating to any bill, resolution, nomination, appointment, report, or other matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council; or any bill or resolution presented to the Mayor for approval or veto. Lobby – any act that requires registration under Subtitle 8. Reporting Period – all/any part of January 1 through December 31 of year during which person is registered or required to be registered as a lobbyist. To leave feedback or ask a question about this dataset, please fill out the following form: Lobbyist Registrations feedback form.