Redefines governmental affairs agent to include those persons performing activities for more than one hour in calendar year.

New Jersey's bill A688 lowers the time threshold for being classified as a "governmental affairs agent" from 20 hours to one hour per calendar year. This means individuals or organizations spending more than one hour communicating with lawmakers, the Governor, or executive staff to influence laws, regulations, or government processes must now register and report their activities. Previously, activities under 20 hours were exempt as "isolated, exceptional, or infrequent," but this change expands reporting requirements to cover a broader range of engagement. The bill directly affects lobbyists, advocacy groups, and employers who previously engaged in minimal government communication without disclosure obligations.