Update on Lobbying Bill

This past week the house did look at SB001, the lobbying bill passed by the senate earlier this year. It was amended. I looked at the amendements but could not figure out if they were good or bad. This Sunday a local paper had an article on the amendements but I could not find it online to link to. By all means, if you want this bill passed, contact your state rep (contact info at www.legis.state.pa.us).

However, these items may explain how varying parties view the subject. Here is a link to Common Cause explaining why we need the legislation. Here is a link to the PA Association of Government Relations (a lobbying trade group) explaining their views. And here is an article explaining what practical applications all this has. Read them and weep. There is little chance of action before the house adjourns. If you are concerned please pass this along to your state rep.