Iowa Code r. 351-8.3 - Individuals not considered executive branch lobbyists
The following individuals are not considered to be executive branch lobbyists:
1. Officials and
employees of a political party that is organized in the state of Iowa and that
meets the requirements of Iowa Code section
43.2, when the officials and
employees represent the political party in an official capacity.
2. Representatives of the news media only
when engaged in the reporting and dissemination of news and
editorials.
3. All federal, state,
and local elected officials, while performing the duties and responsibilities
of office.
4. Individuals whose
activities are limited to appearances to give testimony or provide information
or assistance at public hearings of state agencies or who are giving testimony
or providing information or assistance at the request of public officials or
employees.
5. Members of the staff
of the United States Congress or the Iowa general assembly.
6. Agency officials and employees while they
are engaged in activities within the agency in which they serve or are employed
or with another agency within which an official's or employee's agency is
involved in a collaborative project.
7. An individual who is a member, director,
trustee, officer, or committee member of a business, trade, labor, farm,
professional, religious, education, or charitable association, foundation, or
organization who is not paid compensation and is not specifically designated as
an executive branch lobbyist.
8.
Individuals whose activities are limited to submitting data, views, or
arguments in writing, or requesting an opportunity to make an oral presentation
under Iowa Code section
17A.4(1).
9. Individuals whose activities are limited
to monitoring or following the progress of legislation, a rule, or an executive
order, but who do not engage in executive branch lobbying.
10. Individuals who represent a client in
responding to a request for proposal or otherwise receiving a contract or grant
from a state agency.
11.
Individuals who represent a client involved in a legal dispute with the state,
including a contested case proceeding.
12. Individuals advocating for or against the
appointment of a particular individual to a board or commission of the
state.
Individuals who are uncertain as to whether or not they are considered executive branch lobbyists should contact the board for guidance prior to engaging in any executive branch lobbying.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 68B.2(13).
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