The increase in lobbyists means there’s now at least one lobbyist for every legislative staff member in California.
Advocates and lobbyists in the Capitol Rotunda, during the final day of the 2023 session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Sept. 14, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal for CalMattersThe increase in lobbyists means there’s now at least one lobbyist for every legislative staff member.California saw its biggest increase in registered lobbyists last session since at least 2011, when a change in the law caused the number to more than double.
Meanwhile, the number of legislative staff has shifted only slightly since the mid-1990s, according to data from the National Conference of State Legislatures. The staff count can impact how much time members have to write and research legislation. The increase in lobbyists means there’s now at least one lobbyist for every staff member, compared to two staffers per lobbyist back in 1995, the earliest data available from the Secretary of State’s office.
Lobbyists are required to register with the Secretary of State’s office, and report on their activities each quarter. That’s according to the state’sCatch up on the top stories in California with a summary of our reporting and commentary.The law defines lobbyists as those who are paid to influence legislation or regulation through direct communication with lawmakers, outside of public comments.
The rise in the number of lobbyists coincides with an uptick in money spent on lobbying, with industry and advocacy groups spending record amounts
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