Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements

• This FREE seminar is APPROVED by the Minnesota Department of Commerce for one hour of Real Estate CE credit.
• Each attendee requires a separate registration.
• This is an in-person seminar ONLY. There will be NO webinar component.

Are you a lobbyist?

Lobbyists are subject to registration and reporting requirements under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 10A, and violations carry significant civil and criminal penalties.

For decades, Minnesota’s lobbying disclosure requirements applied only to individuals attempting to influence state legislative or administrative action, or the official action of a “metropolitan governmental unit” (a county, regional railroad authority, or a city with a population over 50,000 within the seven-county metro area; the Metropolitan Council; or a metropolitan agency).

In 2023 and 2024, Minnesota’s lobbying laws were significantly expanded, though those changes are currently subject to a partial stay. Effective June 1, 2025, the scope of local lobbying will extend to every county, city, school district, township, and political subdivision in the state—pending any last-minute changes by the divided legislature.

The definition of “lobbyist” now generally includes any individual who is paid more than $3,000 in a year from all sources to attempt to influence legislative action, administrative action, or the official action of a political subdivision by communicating with public or local officials.

Additionally, there is now a broad definition of “official action of a political subdivision”: any action requiring a vote or approval by one or more elected local officials acting in their official capacity, or any action by an appointed or employed official involving major decisions on the expenditure or investment of public funds.

Join Michael Klemm for an in-depth discussion on Minnesota’s lobbyist registration and reporting requirements—and how they may apply to real estate transactions, zoning, land use, and development matters.

Contact Breanna Ooton with questions:

(952) 941-4005

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