Unless otherwise exempted by ORS 171.735, a lobbyist must file a registration with the Commission through the electronic filing system (EFS) which may be accessed at https://apps.oregon.gov/OGEC/EFS

1. (1) Lobbyist Contact Information:

   1. (a) The mailing address, telephone number, and a regularly monitored email address where the lobbyist or a designated contact person may be reached.  All notices regarding filing requirements and late filings are sent to this email;
   2. (b) Name, phone, and email information for an alternate contact who is designated to receive the same emails from EFS that are sent to the lobbyist;
   3. (c) The name of any member of the Legislative Assembly employed, retained or otherwise compensated by the lobbyist;
2. (2) Verification - each lobbyist must certify that the information provided in the registration is true and correct by electronically signing the registration.

3. (3) Client/Employer Information. The registration of a client/employer will generate an email to the client/employer with instructions on how to verify that the registered lobbyist is accepted to lobby on their behalf.

   1. (a) The name of each business, organization, person or public agency that the lobbyist represents along with the name of a designated contact person and their mailing address;
   2. (b) Email address for the client/employer which is routinely monitored by the client/employer. All notices regarding filing requirements and late filings are sent to this email;
   3. (c) A general description of the client/employer’s type of business or activity;
   4. (d) Whether or not the client/employer is a public or governmental agency;
   5. (e) The general subject of legislative action or interest of the client/employer;
   6. (f) The name of any member of the Legislative Assembly employed, retained or otherwise compensated by the client/employer.
4. (4) Designation: A responsible representative of the client/employer must electronically sign to verify that the lobbyist has been authorized to lobby on behalf of the client/employer, and the lobbyist's registration is not complete without the client/employer's electronic confirmation.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 244.290

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 171.740

History

GEC 12-2021, amend filed 12/07/2021, effective 12/30/2021
GEC 3-2010, f. 3-12-10, cert. ef. 3-15-10
GSPC 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 8-4-04
GSPC 1-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-18-02
GSPC 1-1999, f. 7-29-99, cert. ef. 8-1-99
EC 1-1990, f. 7-31-90, cert. ef. 7-26-90
EC 9, f. & ef. 1-23-76
EC 7(Temp), f. & ef. 10-8-75
EC 5, f. 7-7-75, ef. 7-25-75
EC 2(Temp), f. & ef. 2-14-75 thru 6-14-75