SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5936

BYSenators Rasmussen, Newhouse, Talmadge, Kiskaddon, Vognild, Lee and Halsan

Prohibiting contingent-fee lobbying contracts.

Senate Committee on Judiciary

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 3, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Talmadge, Chairman; Halsan, Vice Chairman; Bottiger, Moore, Nelson, Newhouse.

Senate Staff:Lidia Mori (786-7461)

                  March 13, 1987

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 13, 1987

BACKGROUND:

Lobbyists must disclose any agreements, arrangements or understandings made with employers which specify that the lobbyist's compensation, or any portion of it, is contingent upon successfully influencing legislation.  Concern exists that such agreements, arrangements and understandings create an incentive for the lobbyists which is not in accordance with public policy.

SUMMARY:

Lobbyists are prohibited from entering into agreements, arrangements or understandings which specify that the lobbyist's compensation, or a portion of it, is contingent upon his or her success at influencing legislation.

Fiscal Note:      requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Graham E. Johnson, Executive Director of Public Disclosure Commission