39. LOBBYISTS


(a) For the purposes of this Rule and Rules 38A, 40, and 41 of the House, a lobbyist is any person defined as such in the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives.

(b) No lobbyist shall be admitted to the floor of the House:

(1) At any time the House is in session, including while it is sitting as a committee of the whole.

(2) Under any circumstances prior to 12 o'clock noon of any day the House is in session.

(3) Unless the lobbyist is a former member of the House who has been admitted pursuant to Rule 38 (d).

(b.1) No member of the Governor's staff shall be admitted to the floor of the House:

(1) Unless the member of the Governor's staff has been authorized to be admitted by the Speaker, in his or her sole discretion, while the House is not considering or otherwise taking action on any legislation, including while it is sitting as a committee of the whole.

(2) Unless the member of the Governor's staff is a former member of the House who has been admitted pursuant to Rule 38 (d).

(c) Repealed, House Resolution 17-1006, March 8, 2017.

(d) Repealed, House Resolution 17-1006, March 8, 2017.