Foreign lobbying; creating the Foreign Principal Lobbying Oversight Act. Effective date.

Summary

The bill requires anyone acting for a foreign country, government, political party, or majority‑owned foreign corporation to register with the Secretary of State, file detailed disclosures, and pay a fee. The Secretary must publish a public list, issue semiannual reports, and enforce penalties for false statements or non‑compliance. It aims to increase transparency of foreign influence on state policy.

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