Bill would require year‑round identification of paid lobbying advertisements Representative Laura Sabina told the committee H.686 would close a disclosure gap by extending identification and reporting requirements for paid lobbying advertisements year-round so off‑session paid ads must show who paid for them; counsel walked through expanded definitions and parties debated the effective date.

Vermont's H.686 aims to shine a light on year-round paid lobbying ads, ensuring transparency and accountability even when the legislature is not in session.

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Witnesses back H686 to extend lobbying ad disclosures year‑round, urge clarifications Secretary of State staff, VPIRG and the Vermont Natural Resources Council told the committee H686 would close a transparency gap by requiring reporting of lobbying advertising 'at any time' and recommended clarifying definitions (paid internet communications, mass mailings, robocalls) and the 'brief description' requirement to avoid ambiguity and unintended campaign‑finance effects.

Witnesses are urging Vermont lawmakers to close a critical transparency gap in lobbying by pushing for year-round disclosure on paid advertising that influences legislation.

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