Sec. 1. 3 MRSA §313, as amended by IB 1995, c. 1, §7, is further amended to read:

§313. Registration of lobbyists and employers

Every employer of a lobbyist and every lobbyist and lobbyist associate who lobbies on behalf of that employer shall register jointly at the office of the commission no later than 15 business days after commencement of lobbying and pay a registration fee determined by the commission. The fee must be at least $400 $200 for the registration of each lobbyist and at least $200 $100 for the registration of each lobbyist associate.

SUMMARY

This bill reduces the minimum fees assessed for the registration of lobbyists from $400 to $200 and from $200 to $100 for the registration of each lobbyist associate.