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PAAT EDUCATION EVENTS
The 2008 PAAT Ethics Compliance Institute will be held on November 13th at Barton Creek Resort. Stay tuned for more information. If you have any questions
Allison Small.
PAAT Members: Thanks to those of you who were able to attend the March 27 Roundtable Discussion with Jon Heining, Special Counsel for the Texas Legislative Council. See PAAT follow-up e-mail for a copy of the presentation and other relevant handouts or contact us with any questions.
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State ethics commission set to crack down
The Tennessean
April 20, 2008
Ethics Law Isn’t Without Its Loopholes
New York Times
April 20, 2008
Lobby Industry Set to Open Itself Up To Greater Scrutiny Under New Rules
Wall Street Journal
April 19, 2008
Judge dismisses challenge to lobbying disclosure law
The Hill
April 11, 2008
Editorial: Surprise, House creates outside ethics panel
Waco Tribune
March 31, 2008
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MEMBERS
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IMPORTANT TOPICS
Ethics Commission Meeting
The next commission meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at the Capitol Extension, Room E1.010, Austin, Texas.
Detail Reporting Threshold Moves to $90.60
Effective January 1, 2008, the legislative per diem is $151 per day. The impact to lobbyists is that expenditures for food, beverages and entertainment will now have to exceed $90.60 (not counting taxes and tip) to be detail reported.
2008 Lobby Registration
You can now file your 2008 lobby registrations. Be sure to upgrade to the latest version of the software – version 2.2.0.
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The next commission meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at the Capitol Extension, Room E1.010, Austin, Texas.
LATEST COMPLIANCE TIPS
Please remember to report any mass media expenditures and to include a legislative advertising disclaimer as appropriate.
PAAT
The Professional Advocacy Association of Texas is the recognized statewide association for the Texas lobby community. We strive to represent the issues and concerns of our membership on compliance and ethics matters before State Government, enhance the images of the public advocacy profession, and serve as a trusted referral source for those seeking legislative representation.
HELPFUL LINKS
- Ethics Commission
- Texas Legislature
- Quorum Report
- Texas Weekly
- Hill Zoo
- Capitol Inside
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