§ 2.2-427. Filings; inspection
Registration statements shall be open to public inspection and copying during the regular business hours of the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Lobbying reports shall be open to public inspection and copying during the regular business hours of the Council. Registration statements shall be deemed to have been filed only when actually received […]
§ 2.2-428. Standards for automated preparation and transmittal of lobbyist’s disclosure statements; database
A. The Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council shall accept any lobbyist’s disclosure statements required by § 2.2-426 filed by computer or electronic means in accordance with the standards approved by the Council pursuant to the provisions of § 30-356. B. The Secretary shall establish a lobbyist disclosure database, available to the public, […]
§ 2.2-419. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Anything of value” means: 1. A pecuniary item, including money, or a bank bill or note; 2. A promissory note, bill of exchange, order, draft, warrant, check, or bond given for the payment of money; 3. A contract, agreement, promise, or other obligation […]
§ 2.2-420. Exemptions
The registration and reporting provisions of this article shall not apply to: 1. The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and their immediate staffs or the Governor’s Secretaries and their immediate staffs, acting in an official capacity; 2. Members of the General Assembly and other legislative officials and legislative employees acting in an official capacity; 3. […]
§ 2.2-421. Reporting requirements for certain state agencies
A. The chief administrative officer of each board, department, institution, or agency of the Commonwealth shall file a registration statement with the Secretary of the Commonwealth on behalf of the officers and employees who will be engaged in lobbying as defined in § 2.2-419 and shall comply with the provisions of this article that require […]
§ 2.2-422. Registration requirements
A. A lobbyist shall register with the Secretary of the Commonwealth prior to engaging in lobbying. A lobbyist who engages in lobbying entirely outside the capital city shall comply with this section by registering with the Secretary within fifteen days after first engaging in lobbying. Registration shall be required annually and expire May 1 of […]
§ 2.2-423. Contents of registration statement
A. The registration statement shall be on a form provided by the Secretary of the Commonwealth and include the following information: 1. The name and business address and telephone number of the lobbyist; 2. The name and business address and telephone number of the person who will keep custody of the lobbyist’s and the lobbyist’s […]
§ 2.2-418. Statement of intent and purposes
The General Assembly finds and declares the following: 1. The operation of open and responsible government requires the fullest opportunity to be afforded to the people to petition their government for the redress of grievances and to express freely their opinions on legislative and executive actions. 2. The identity and expenditures of certain persons who […]
§ 2.2-414. Record of registration; certification of registration; fees
A. The Secretary of the Commonwealth shall keep a properly indexed record of the registration provided for by § 2.2-411, which record shall also show any altered or canceled registration. B. Upon granting registration provided in § 2.2-411, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall issue his certificate to the petitioners, setting forth the fact of […]
§ 2.2-415. Names or insignia not to be imitative
No registration shall be granted or alteration permitted to any association, lodge, order, fraternal society, beneficial association, or fraternal and beneficial society or association, historical, military, or veterans’ organization, labor union, foundation, federation, or other society, organization, or association, degree, branch, subordinate lodge, or auxiliary thereof, having a name, badge, motto, button, decoration, charm, emblem, […]