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State Lobbying Compliance at Conferences (Lobbying Registration Requirements Don't Stop at State Lines)
May 12, 2026 | Bradley Coffey
Key Takeaways:
- June is a lighter month for lobbying compliance deadlines, with disclosure reports due in 23 states, 8 localities, and Canada Federal. Florida and Louisiana stand out as states where you may need to file more than one report depending on which branch or level of government you are registered in.
- If you lobby any locality in New York, you are required to register with the state and file bi-monthly disclosure reports with COELIG, even if you have no state-level lobbying activity. Missing this requirement can result in hefty fines.
- In June, campaign finance filing deadlines apply in 25 states, Washington DC, and at the federal level. Political committees should also watch for contribution- or expenditure-triggered reporting requirements, which can apply outside of a standard filing schedule.
- If you are active in multiple jurisdictions, lobbying at conferences and other out-of-state events can trigger state lobbying disclosure reports you might not expect. Reviewing your full footprint before deadlines hit is always a good idea.
June 2026 Lobbying Disclosure Deadlines by State and Locality
State-Level Lobbying Disclosure Requirements
As we continue moving into the second half of the year, June is a lighter month for lobbying disclosure deadlines. Reports are due in 23 states, 8 localities, and Canada Federal. See the map and table below to view all jurisdictions with deadlines in June.
Additionally, Florida and Louisiana may require you to submit more than one disclosure report this month, depending on the level or branch of government you are registered in (e.g., executive, legislative, judicial, or local).
Local Lobbying Disclosure Deadlines in Eight U.S. Cities and Counties
U.S. Localities with Disclosure Reports Due in June 2026
State |
Localities |
California |
City and County of San Francisco |
City of San Jose* |
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Florida |
Broward County Health |
Miami-Dade County |
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Kentucky |
Louisville Metro |
New Jersey |
Jersey City |
New York |
Nassau County |
Washington |
City of Seattle |
*The City of San Jose requires weekly disclosure reporting.
How Local Lobbying Triggers State Registration Requirements
As a reminder, lobbying in a locality can also trigger registration and reporting requirements at the state level. In states like New York, lobbying any locality or municipality will require a state registration and state bi-monthly disclosure reports, even if you do not lobby at the state level. Make sure that if you lobby in New York, you are registered with the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) to avoid hefty fines.
Lobbyist Registration Renewals Expiring in June 2026
At the end of June, lobbyist registrations in three states and two localities expire. Registration renewals for the next lobbying year are currently underway, so you should pay very close attention to your jurisdictions to avoid missing a critical renewal deadline. The map below shows which states have expiring registrations in June 2026.
U.S. Localities and Territories with Expiring Registrations in June 2026
State |
Localities |
Florida |
Broward County |
Broward County Health |
Campaign Finance Reporting Deadlines for June 2026
In June, 25 states have campaign finance disclosure deadlines, in addition to Washington DC and the Federal Election Commission (FEC). If a political committee is registered in one of these states and is required to file disclosure reports, they must do so in June. Check out the map below for the states with important deadlines this month.
Understanding Filing Schedules and Contribution-Triggered Deadlines
Political committees should be aware of their filing schedules. Some jurisdictions (Texas, for example) give the option to report monthly or quarterly. Also, be aware that some states require a political committee to report large contributions within a set time frame of receipt. Political committees should review contributions carefully to ensure they do not miss a required contribution- or expenditure-triggered deadline.
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