2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 5. STATE AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE 14. PUBLIC RECORDS AND PUBLIC MEETINGS
CHAPTER 7. LEGISLATIVE LIAISONS

IC 5-14-7
Chapter 7. Legislative Liaisons

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