Relating to the use by a school district or a school district employee of public funds for lobbying activities.

HB 173 prohibits school districts and school district employees from using public funds for lobbying activities. The bill specifically bans spending public money to hire registered lobbyists, pay nonprofit organizations that hire lobbyists, or use district resources to directly influence legislation. Taxpayers or residents can seek court injunctions to stop violations and recover attorney fees if they win such cases. This law applies to all public fund expenditures made on or after the bill's effective date.