This page contains links to memorandums, draft amendments, and ordinances relating to historical versions of the the City's Lobbying Ordinance. For documents relating to current lobbying laws, please visit the Ethics Commission's Lobbyists page.
Past Revisions to the Lobbying Ordinance
2019 Review of Lobbying Ordinance (Activity Expenses)
Note: These amendments became effective August 28, 2019.
2015 Review of the City's Lobbying Ordinance
Note: These amendments became effective March 10, 2016.
2012 Review of City's Lobbying Laws
Note: These amendments (requiring disclosures relating to primarily formed candidate committees) became effective January 1, 2013.
2009 Review of City's Lobbying Laws
Note: These amendments became effective January 1, 2010.
2008 Review of City's Lobbying Laws
Note: On January 1, 2009, the fundraising activity threshold was increased from $1,000 to $2,000. The other 2008 proposals were carried over for consideration in 2009 (see above).
Threshold for Fundraising Activities After January 1, 2009 Increased to $2,000
Proposed Amendments to Lobbying Ordinance (Oct. 9, 2008)
Executive Director Memo to City Council - Proposed Amendments (Oct. 9, 2008)
Proposed Amendments to Lobbying Ordinance (Sept. 26, 2008)
Executive Director Memo to the Rules Committee - Post-Enactment Issues (Sept. 18, 2008)
Proposed Amendments to Lobbying Ordinance (Sept. 5, 2008)
Staff Memo to Ethics Commission - Post-Enactment Issues (July 31, 2008)
Executive Director Memo to Ethics Commission (May 8, 2008)
Proposed Amendments to Lobbying Ordinance - Fundraising Activities (May 2, 2008)
2005-2007 Review of City's Lobbying Laws