Lobbyist

“Lobbying” is generally referencing oral or written communications with regard to the passage, defeat, formulation, modification, interpretation, amendment, adoption, approval or veto of any legislation, rule, regulation, executive order or any other program, policy or position of state government. Lobbying must be on behalf of a lobbyist principal (a 3^rd party) as defined by the Ethics rules. Typically, individuals who engage in lobbying activities for compensation on behalf of a 3rd party are required to register and file reports in Oklahoma. Individuals who are not compensated to lobby on behalf of a 3rd party, or that only advocate on their own behalf, are not lobbyists under the Ethics Rules.