This bill requires the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to publish a lobbying handbook on its website, written in plain language. The handbook must include:

1. Lobbyist Registration Requirements:

   • Explanation of when a person must register as a lobbyist.
   • Clarification of activities that count toward financial thresholds in section 10A.01, subdivision 21.
   • How registration applies to individuals employed by government entities.

2. Reporting Requirements:

   • Differentiation of activities and expenses that do not count toward financial thresholds but must still be reported as lobbying disbursements.

3. Differences in Lobbying Regulations:

   • A clear distinction between lobbying the legislature, executive branch, political subdivisions, and the Public Utilities Commission.

The board must regularly update the handbook to reflect legal and regulatory changes and consult with registered lobbyists, particularly those who are not full-time professionals, including lobbyists for nonprofit organizations, small organizations, and organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color.