Relating to publication of registered lobbyist information
SB 736 requires state agencies to publish all registered lobbyist information on a publicly accessible online database. It directly affects registered lobbyists and their clients by mandating that details like their contact information, clients, and lobbying activities be made available to the public. The bill creates a centralized, searchable online resource for transparency, replacing previous methods of record-keeping. This law became effective on August 8, 2025, after approval by the governor.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Aug 2025
Introduced Mar 11, 2025
Signed Aug 8, 2025
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MINOR
The document transitioned from a draft amendment proposal to the final enrolled version of Senate Bill 736. The core policy change remains the requirement for registered lobbyists to submit a photograph and biographical information to the commission. The final text explicitly mandates that this information be made available in a printable and electronically searchable format on the commission's website.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding lobbyist registration requirements remains unchanged; no new exemptions, definitions, or funding provisions were added or removed.
TECHNICAL
Removed a draft committee note suggesting the addition of the phrase 'and electronically searchable' to clarify the format of the published information.
Removed extensive website navigation menus, status tracking links, and footer information that were present in the draft view but not part of the enacted law.
REQUIREMENT
Finalized the requirement that lobbyist registration materials (photo and bio) must be published in a printable and electronically searchable format.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 20, 2025 · House of Delegates Apr 9, 2025
How they voted
33–0
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 20, 2025
D
Democratic2
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
41
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Amendments
3
Apr 24, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/24/2025
upper
Apr 12, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/24/2025 - House Journal
lower
Apr 12, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/24/2025 - Senate Journal
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 460)
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 434)
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Amended
Amendment rejected (Voice vote)
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced
Amendment ruled not germane
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced
Amendment reported by the Clerk
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
With amendment, do pass
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
To Government Organization
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
To House Government Organization
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 143)
upper
Mar 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee substitute reported
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Committee
To Government Organization
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patricia Rucker
RRepublican
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