An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in lobbying disclosure, further providing for registration, for reporting, for exemption from registration and reporting and for administration; and making an editorial change.

HB 278 amends Pennsylvania's lobbying disclosure laws to increase transparency. It updates the definition of "personnel expense" to include all lobbying-related compensation (salaries, benefits, travel, etc.) for lobbyists, staff, and exempt individuals. The bill lowers the reporting threshold from $2,500 to $1 for expenses related to lobbying, requiring electronic reports for any amount above zero. It also establishes biennial registration for lobbyists (with automatic renewal) and mandates additional reporting when lobbyists work with entities exempt from standard registration. These changes directly affect lobbyists, lobbying firms, and principals who engage in lobbying activities within Pennsylvania.