HB19 Alabama 2015 2nd Special Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Danny GarrettRepresentative
Republican
Session: Second Special Session 2015
Title: Lobbying, state agencies may not contract for lobbying service
Summary: HB19 would ban Alabama state agencies from contracting with lobbyists for lobbying.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, no state agency, institution, authority, department, board, commission, bureau, or council may enter into or renew a contract with a lobbyist to provide lobbying services. The prohibition applies to contracts signed or renewed after the act’s effective date and uses the definition of lobbying found in Section 36-25-1. In short, state entities would neither hire new lobbyists nor continue existing lobbying contracts.

Who It Affects
State agencies and related entities (agencies, institutions, authorities, departments, boards, commissions, bureaus, and councils) would be barred from hiring or renewing lobbyists.
Lobbyists and lobbying firms who work for or seek to work with Alabama state entities would be prohibited from obtaining new contracts or renewing existing ones for lobbying services.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Prohibits entering into or renewing a contract with a lobbyist for lobbying (as defined in Section 36-25-1).
Section 2: Act becomes effective immediately after its passage and approval by the Governor, or when it otherwise becomes law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Lobbyists