Who must file a Client Semi-Annual Report?
Semi-annual reports are required to be filed by any client retaining, employing or designating a lobbyist or lobbyists, whether or not any such lobbyist was required to file a bimonthly report, if it is reasonably anticipated that during the year an amount in excess of $5,000 of combined reportable compensation and expenses for lobbying will be expended or incurred. The first client semi-annual report is due by the 15th day of the month following the end of the reporting period in which the client was first required to file a semi-annual report. If the threshold is exceeded in the January through June period, a July/December Client Semi-Annual Report is required to be filed, even if no further monies are expended; unless the agreement or authorization with your lobbyist terminated on or before June 30. If a January/June Client Semi-Annual Report is filed, and the threshold has not been met for the year, a July/December Client Semi-Annual Report is NOT required. The amounts expended, in
