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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

House Bill 2202

House Author:  Hughes

Effective:  9-1-05

Senate Sponsor:  Harris


            House Bill 2202 amends provisions of the Government Code that prohibit registered lobbyists from representing a client in communicating directly with a member of the legislative or executive branch to influence legislation or an administrative action if the representation would be adverse to the interests of another client of that lobbyist.  The bill authorizes a lobbyist to represent such a client if the lobbyist provides the required written notice and statement of disclosure and if each affected client consents to the conflict and grants the lobbyist permission to continue the representation.