State Law Resources: Nonprofit Lobbying
NOW AVAILABLE IN ALL 50 STATES + DC!
What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Your State
Might State and Local Lobbying Laws Apply to Your Nonprofit Organization’s Work?
YES! Many groups are surprised how different state and local lobbying laws are from the IRS’s rules related to lobbying, and the kinds of activities that get captured by state and local lobbying rules.
Created in partnership with the Democracy Capacity Project, Bolder Advocacy’s Practical Guidance – What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying state law resource series is designed to help nonprofits determine if lobbying rules in their state might apply to their state or local work, and if they do, how best to navigate them!
Each Guide Includes:
- Summary of lobbyist registration and reporting triggers in the state
- Key critical takeaways for nonprofit organizations
- FAQs – giving practical perspective on how to interact with the state rules
- Case study for a hypothetical small student voting rights organization
- List of helpful additional resources
Who are these Guides For?
- Nonprofit Advocacy Organizations: Leaders and staff of nonprofit organizations that work on (or are thinking about working on) advocacy initiatives at the state or local level
- Lawyers: Lawyers and compliance professionals interested in working with nonprofit advocacy organizations doing state and local level work
- Funders: Funding organizations working to ensure strong organizational capacity and infrastructure for the groups they fund doing advocacy work at the state and local level
Published States
Alabama
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Alabama
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Alabama might apply to your state or local work.
Alaska
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Alaska
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Alaska might apply to your state or local work.
Arizona
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Arizona
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Arizona might apply to your state or local work.
Arkansas
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Arizona
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Arkansas might apply to your state or local work.
California
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in California
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in California might apply to your state or local work.
Colorado
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Colorado
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Colorado might apply to your state or local work.
Connecticut
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Connecticut
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Connecticut might apply to your state or local work.
Delaware
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Delaware
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Delaware might apply to your state or local work.
District of Columbia
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in the District of Columbia
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in DC might apply to your state or local work.
Florida
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Florida
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Florida might apply to your state or local work.
Georgia
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Georgia
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Georgia might apply to your state or local work.
Hawaii
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Hawaii
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Hawaii might apply to your state or local work.
Idaho
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Idaho
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Idaho might apply to your state or local work.
Illinois
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Illinois
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Illinois might apply to your state or local work.
Indiana
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Indiana
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Indiana might apply to your state or local work.
Iowa
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Iowa
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Iowa might apply to your state or local work.
Kansas
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Kansas
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Kansas might apply to your state or local work.
Kentucky
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Kentucky
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Kentucky might apply to your state or local work.
Louisiana
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Louisana
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Louisiana might apply to your state or local work.
Maine
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Maine
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Maine might apply to your state or local work.
Maryland
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Maryland
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Maryland might apply to your state or local work.
Massachusetts
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Massachusetts
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Massachusetts might apply to your state or local work.
Michigan
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Michigan
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Michigan might apply to your state or local work.
Minnesota
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Minnesota
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Minnesota might apply to your state or local work.
Mississippi
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Mississippi
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Mississippi might apply to your state or local work.
Missouri
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Mississippi
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Missouri might apply to your state or local work.
Montana
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Montana
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Montana might apply to your state or local work.
Nebraska
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Nebraska
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Nebraska might apply to your state or local work.
Nevada
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Nevada
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Nevada might apply to your state or local work.
New Hampshire
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in New Hampshire
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in New Hampshire might apply to your state or local work.
New Jersey
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in New Jersey
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in New Jersey might apply to your state or local work.
New Mexico
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in New Mexico
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in New Mexico might apply to your state or local work.
New York
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in New York
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in New York might apply to your state or local work.
North Carolina
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in North Carolina
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in North Carolina might apply to your state or local work.
North Dakota
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in North Dakota
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in North Dakota might apply to your state or local work.
Ohio
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Ohio
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Ohio might apply to your state or local work.
Oklahoma
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Oklahoma
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Oklahoma might apply to your state or local work.
Oregon
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Oregon
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Oregon might apply to your state or local work.
Pennsylvania
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Pennsylvania
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Pennsylvania might apply to your state or local work.
Rhode Island
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Rhode Island
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Rhode Island might apply to your state or local work.
South Carolina
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in South Carolina
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in South Carolina might apply to your state or local work.
South Dakota
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in South Dakota
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in South Dakota might apply to your state or local work.
Tennessee
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Tennessee
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Tennessee might apply to your state or local work.
Texas
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Texas
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Texas might apply to your state or local work.
Utah
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Utah
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Utah might apply to your state or local work.
Vermont
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Vermont
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Vermont might apply to your state or local work.
Virginia
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Virginia
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Virginia might apply to your state or local work.
Washington
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Washington
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Washington might apply to your state or local work.
West Virginia
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in West Virginia
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in West Virginia might apply to your state or local work.
Wisconsin
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Wisconsin
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Wisconsin might apply to your state or local work.
Wyoming
Practical Guidance: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Lobbying in Wyoming
Designed to help your nonprofit organization determine if lobbying rules in Wyoming might apply to your state or local work.