Pennsylvania 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 19 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 1602 — An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in lobbying disclosure, providing for financial assistance reporting and further providing for administration; and making editorial changes.

Last action — PN 1767 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing lobbyist registration and reporting requirements and introduces new financial assistance reporting obligations.

  • Section 13A05

    [Reporting] → Expense reporting

    The title of Section 13A05 is changed to clarify that it pertains specifically to expense reporting.

  • Section 13A05.1

    A lobbyist shall, subject to the penalties under 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities), file a financial assistance report with the department electronically using the computerized filing system developed by the department that is consistent with the purpose of this chapter. The financial assistance report shall include information about the lobbyist's collection of economic consideration through a third-party affiliate for the successful award of a State or local grant or program that uses State funds.

    A new requirement is added for lobbyists to file a financial assistance report detailing economic considerations related to state or local grants.

  • Section 13A07(d)(5)

    A principal or lobbyist required to report under section 13A05 (relating to expense reporting) shall include in the report a statement affirming that to the best of the principal's or lobbyist's knowledge the principal or lobbyist has complied with this section.

    The requirement for principals or lobbyists to affirm compliance in their reports is retained and clarified.

  • Section 13A09(g)(2)

    The respondent or defendant relied on notice under section 13A05(b)(3)(iv) (relating to expense reporting).

    An affirmative defense to actions under this chapter is retained, relating to reliance on specific expense reporting notices.

Action History

  1. PN 1767 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1602?
HB 1602 is sponsored by Louis Schmitt, Seth Grove, Brett R. Miller (Republican), Bryan Cutler (Republican), Joe Kerwin (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), Lewis, Craig Williams (Republican), Perry A. Stambaugh (Republican), Russ Diamond (Republican), Dowling, Brian Smith (Republican), Mindy Fee (Republican), Ryan, Helm, Mizgorski, Hershey, Clint Owlett (Republican), Steven C. Mentzer (Republican), Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Thomas, David H. Rowe (Republican), Barbara Gleim (Republican), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Lynda Schlegel Culver (Republican), Hickernell, Timothy R. Bonner (Republican), Frank A. Farry (Republican), Morgan Cephas (Democratic), and Mark Rozzi.
What is the current status of HB 1602?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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