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Lobbyist Information

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View Registered Legislative Lobbyist Directory
View Registered Executive Lobbyist Directory
Legislative Branch Lobbying Firm Directory
Executive Branch Lobbying Firm Directory
Registration and other Forms
View Compensation Reports
Create and Submit Compensation Reports


Governing Laws and Rules

Legislative Branch:
Section 11.045, F.S - Legislative Branch Lobbying
Section 11.0455, F.S. - Legislative Branch electronic filing of compensation reports
Joint Rule One
Executive Branch:
Section 112.3215, F.S. - Executive Branch Lobbying
Section 112.32155, F.S. - Executive Branch electronic filing of compensation reports
Rule Chapter: 34-12, Florida Administrative Code - Lobbyist Registration


Training Opportunities

Effective April 1, 2007, lobbying firms will file compensation reports electronically.

Overview of the Online Lobbying Compensation Reporting Application


For Your Information

Lobbyist Registration Office hours are 7:30am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday.
Visit the NAICS website to obtain the 6-digit industry code that best identifies the principal’s main business. The Lobbyist Registration Office cannot select or recommend a code.
Mail completed registrations to the Lobbyist Registration Office 111 West Madison Street Room G68 Tallahassee Florida 32399.
Registrations are effective when received by the office. Registration fees are as follows: For the Legislature the fee is $50 for a lobbyist’s first registration of the year and $20 for each additional registration. For the Executive Branch, the fee is $25 per registration.
Questions about disclosing compensation may be e-mailed to lobby.reg@leg.state.fl.us.


Quick Links
* FAQs for Lobbyists before The Florida Legislature
* FAQs for Lobbyists before Executive Branch Agencies
* 2002 NAICS Codes
* 2007 NAICS Codes
* Download Formatted Lobbyist Registration Data
* Commission on Ethics Website—Executive Branch lobbying rules and opinions
* Compensation Reporting Deadlines Legislative Branch
* Compensation Reporting Deadlines Executive Branch


Registered Lobbyists
Legislative Branch:
1,362 Registered Lobbyists
2,102 Principals Represented 5,569 Total Registrations

Executive Branch:
1,113 Registered Lobbyists
2,036 Principals Represented 5,132 Total Registrations
Updated: 02/08/2010 22:12:03


Legislative and Executive Lobbyist Labels
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