Registering as a Lobbyist using the LobbyTracker system is a 4 step process. However, before registering as a lobbyist, the entity and the lobbyist must have created accounts and updated contact information. Also, if the lobbyists is associated with a lobby firm, that association must be made before registration can take place. If you created accounts for a previous session, you will use the same usernames and passwords - skip to Step 1.
Once you have created all of the accounts for your lobbying relationship, you can proceed in the process of registering a lobbyist.
Log in to LobbyTracker as the entity.
Click on the Lobbyist Tab.
You should see the request lobbyist screen.
If you do not see this screen, click on the 
button at the bottom of the page.
Complete the request lobbyist screen.
If there is no Lobby Firm in the relationship, leave that box blank. You must complete the compensation box. If the lobbyist does not get compensated for lobbying, you can enter zero. If compensation for lobbying is paid to the firm, please note that in the compensation box.
When you have completed the request lobbyist screen, click on the 
button. You will see a screen that gives you the Lobbyist Entity Request ID Number.
It is best to write down that number or print this page. The lobbyist will need that number in step 2 to proceed. If you entered an e-mail address on the Lobbyist Request form, the number will also be sent to that e-mail address.
Log out of LobbyTracker
Log in to LobbyTracker as the Lobbyist.
Click on the Entity Management Tab.
On the Lobbyist Relationship Management Page, you will be able to enter the Lobbyist Entity Request ID. You should have gotten this Request ID number from the entity, or via e-mail.
When you have entered the Lobbyist Entity Request ID, click the 
button.
You will see the Add Relationship Screen.
On this screen, you will update the important information about your lobbying relationship.
Entity Name - This will give the name of the entity that you will be lobbying for. If this box is blank, than the entity has not completed the Entity Information Screen.
Lobby Firm - Choose the lobby firm through which the lobbyist is lobbying. If there is no lobby firm, choose "-Employed by Entity-". Click here if you do not see your lobby firm in the list.
Relationship Type - Choose the type of lobbying relationship that you will have with the entity. The choices are Standard, Limited, Governmental or Executive. If you are lobbying for the same entity in two different relationship (e.g. Standard and Executive), you will need to complete the entire registration process twice.
Dates of Lobbying - These will be the dates that you will be a registered lobbyist. The start date should be the first day that you lobbied or will be lobbying. The end date will default to the last day of the year. That is because it is not known when the legislative session will end. Leaving the end date as December 31 will let the LobbyTracker system know that you will be registered until you file a final report. You can also make the end date earlier if you have a specific contract length.
Compensation - This is the compensation that was entered by the entity when they requested the lobbyist. It can be changed as this point if it is incorrect.
When you have verified that all information on this screen is correct, click the
button.
Log out of LobbyTracker.
Log in to LobbyTracker as the entity.
Click on the Lobbyist Tab.
You will see the Lobbyist Management page, which will show your lobbyists that have accepted the lobbying request (Step 2).
In the drop down box under the Relationship Request heading, find the lobbyist that you need to confirm. Click the View button. This will bring up the Confirm Relationship Page.
None of these fields can be changed; this form is for review only. If everything you see is correct, click the Confirm button. If there is information that is incorrect, please contact the Public Information Division for assistance.
When you click the confirm button, the Public Information Division and the Lobbyist will be notified that the lobbyist is registered. In addition the lobbyist will be reminded to pick up their badge and pay the registration fee (if necessary).
| Lobbyist Type | Needs Badge | Pay Registration Fee ($5.00) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ||
| Limited | ||
| Governmental | ||
| Executive |
Badges can be picked up at the Public Information Division, Room 38 - Basement Level in the State House.
Registration Fees can be paid by Cash or Check at the Public Information Division.