Unlawful lobbying defined and classified as crime

K.S.A. 46-274 — under STATE GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS.

K.S.A. 46-274

46-274. Unlawful lobbying defined and classified as crime. Unlawful lobbying is (1) lobbying without being registered as provided by this act, or (2) lobbying when a current report under K.S.A. 46-268 and 46-269, has not been filed and is past due. Unlawful lobbying is a class B misdemeanor. History: L. 1974, ch. 353, § 60; L. 1975, ch. 272, § 21; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Compelled Cost Disclosure of Grass Roots Lobbying Expenses: Necessary Government Voyeurism or Chilled Political Speech?" Ron Smith, 6 Kan. J.L. & Pub. Pol'y, No. 1, 115 (1996). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026