Hillsborough
Date Created: 10/06/15 Last updated: 01/05/16
Hillsborough County, FL to hold public hearing of Ordinance regarding Registry and Accountability Guidelines for Lobbyists The County Commission will consider an ordinance that will add new regulations and safeguards that protect the public by creating a registry and accountability guidelines for all lobbyists who make contact with County elected officials or professional staff, and bring it back to the BOCC for consideration and approval.
Issue History 01/05/16 At the 1/6/16 meeting, the County Commission will announce a public hearing, tentatively scheduled for 1/21/16. 10/20/15 At the 10/21/15 meeting, the County Commission will announce future discussion tentatively scheduled for 11/4/15. 10/06/15 The County Commission will discuss drafting an ordinance at the 10/7/15 meeting. Related Documents 1/6/16 Ordinance draft & info 1/6/16 Meeting Agenda 10/21/15 Meeting Agenda 10/7/15 Meeting Agenda Lobbying Information Require lobbyist registration? Yes Lobbyist registration fee? $0 Additional information: To speak at a meeting, sign in at 8:45am (mtgs start at 9am) and you are able to speak for 3 minutes during the public comments portion of meeting. To speak with a Commissioner outside of a meeting, contact their assistant to set up a meeting, 913.272.5750. Here is a link to the County's Lobbying Ordinance .