Maryland Public Ethics Law - Regulated Lobbyists - Reporting Requirements

HB 1542 amends Maryland's Public Ethics Law to update reporting requirements for regulated lobbyists. It changes the deadlines for filing lobbying activity reports to February 15, March 15, May 31, and November 30 annually, covering specific time periods. The bill also expands the required report details, including new categories for expenses like meals, gifts, and professional research related to influencing government actions. These changes directly affect entities and individuals registered as lobbyists under Maryland law who must submit these reports to the State Ethics Commission.