For Lobbyists
If you’re engaged in lobbying activities, use these guides to learn how to report lobbying expenses and access reporting tools.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Lobbyist Guide
Your guide to the who, what, and when of reporting lobbying activities—from registration and reporting to advertising and restrictions.
Lobbyist Employer Guide
Your guide to approving your lobbyist’s registration and reporting your annual expenses — as well as important rules and restrictions for making campaign contributions, advertising, and more.
Grassroots Lobbying Reporting
Your guide to reporting grassroots lobbying activities and who must report.
Public Agency Lobbying Guide
Does your public agency engage in lobbying? This guide is for you.
Reporting Tips
Check out the latest updates on reporting tools and resources — as well as timely reporting tips.
09/30/2026
Starting today, Sept. 30, candidates and committees can sign up to receive filing deadline reminders by text message.
Filers may choose to receive reminders for reporting deadlines relevant to primary and general elections, April and February special elections, or for monthly…
08/11/2026
At its August 27 regular meeting, the Public Disclosure Commission will consider adoption of proposed rule change regarding case resolution by the complaint publication process. The agency is accepting public testimony on the proposed rule change now.
The complaint publication…
06/16/2026
Today, the PDC updated its online filing system for independent expenditure and electioneering communication (C-6) reports in June 2026. The changes were designed to improve user experience and align the process with other online PDC filing systems.
Independent expenditures (IE) are…