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2026 Expenditures Made for the Benefit of a Member-Elect

Questions about whether expenditures made for the benefit of a Member-Elect are reportable? Please see the JLEC Memorandum regarding reporting requirements. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 614-728-5100.


Wedding Season

It’s that time of year again – wedding season! While no one at JLEC was invited to T&T’s wedding at MSG we do want to share some general reminders if you are lucky enough to be getting married this summer. Gifts from a lobbyist to a legislative reportable person (even one who is getting married) are subject to the normal prohibitions and reporting guidelines. No cash or cash equivalent gifts (e.g., checks or gift cards) from a lobbyist are allowed to a legislative reportable person. If you are a


Promoting a Lobbying Organization's Events/Programs

Just like many other private businesses, lobbying organizations promote many worthwhile causes including charitable events and/or opportunities that provide assistance to Ohio citizens (e.g. private grants or scholarships). While these opportunities and programs are meaningful and valuable, please remember that the promotion and advertisement of these programs (including non-profit endeavors) should be done by the lobbying organizations themselves. Lobbyists should not request legislators and/or


2026 National Conference Guidance

Are you planning to attend a meeting or conference of a national organization to which the State of Ohio or political subdivision pays membership dues? The 2026 National Conference Memorandum is now available. Questions or concerns? Please contact the OLIG at 614-728-5100.