Individual lobbyist that is not employed by a lobbying firm

Example: ABC Corp compensates one or more of its employees to conduct lobbying activities on behalf of ABC Corp. The employee communicating with covered officials is representing ABC Corp and should disclose ABC Corp as their Client. In this scenario the employee is a lobbyist, but ABC Corp is not a lobbying firm because there are no external clients for which the employee is lobbying. The employee (lobbyist) will disclose that portion of their income which represents the amount of time spent lobbying for their employer (client).

When requesting a new User ID, enter the employee’s name and leave the firm/organization name blank. While registering, enter your employer as your client.

Individual lobbyist employed by a lobbying firm

Example: XYZ Corp employs and compensates one or more individuals to lobby on behalf of one or more external clients. The individuals compensated by XYZ Corp are professional lobbyists, and XYZ Corp is considered a lobbying firm because there are external clients. An organization might be a lobbying firm even if its main service is not lobbying, such as a law firm or consulting agency. A key element to meeting the criteria of “firm” is the existence of external clients. If the lobbyist is lobbying on behalf of the firm as well, or being paid directly by the firm (and not the client) for lobbying, the lobbyist will disclose their firm as a client as well.

When requesting a new User ID, enter the lobbyist’s name and the firm’s name.

Single-member lobbying firm

Example: Lobbyist A, if employed, is not lobbying for, or being compensated for lobbying by their employer. Instead, Lobbyist A is lobbying independently and does not employ other lobbyists. Lobbyist A receives compensation directly from their client(s) and often, but not always, has multiple clients. Lobbyist A might subcontract other lobbyists, but if Lobbyist A hires additional lobbyists to lobby as an employee of the single-member firm, Lobbyist A’s firm would then be considered a multi-member lobby firm (lobbying firm with 2 or more members).

When requesting a new User ID, enter the lobbyist’s name and the name the lobbyist has given their firm. If the lobbyist does not have a firm name, put “N/A” under Firm/Organization name.

Lobbying firm with 2 or more members

Example: An entity employs more than one professional lobbyist and has one or more external clients. The entity might provide services other than lobbying, such as legal or consulting services. Lobbying firms do not lobby, but are required to register and disclose their clients, income, expenses, the activity of their lobbyists, and more. Each of the firm’s lobbyists must register as a lobbyist employed by a firm and disclose as required by law.

When requesting a new User ID, enter the firm/organization name and leave the individual’s name blank.

State lobbyist (liaison) working on behalf of a Colorado state agency

Example: An individual is designated as responsible for lobbying for a principal department of state government. The individual must register as a state lobbyist (liaison).

When requesting a new User ID, enter the individual’s name and the address of the state agency. After receiving your User ID and temporary password, you will complete the registration process by logging in, at which time you will add the principal department of state government for which you are lobbying.

Entities reporting contributions and expenditures only

Description forthcoming.

Redistricting lobbyists

This option is not currently in use until the next redistricting activity.