Temporary fine freeze for unregistered lobbyists: April 1- September 30, 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00: 00 PST

Starting April 1, for a period of six months, unregistered lobbyists will not face fines for certain violations of the Lobbyists Transparency Act. The "temporary fine freeze" aims to increase transparency in lobbying by encouraging currently unregistered lobbyists and organizations to register in the Lobbyists Registry. The ORL is launching this initiative alongside a focused outreach effort as the office implements its Strategic Plan 2025-2028.