The Pork Barrel and Lobbyists a “marriage” made in...........

Presenter: STEVE WINDOM

Introduction

DefinitionsPork BarrelLobbying/Lobbyists

Webster's Pork Barrel Definition

Pork Barrel: government projects or appropriations yielding rich patronage benefits;

Blacks Law Pork Barrel Definition

Legislation that favors a particular local district by allocating funds or resources to projects (such as constructing a highway or a post office) of economic value to the district and of political advantage to the district's legislator.

Is It Pork or Protein

One Person's Pork is Anothers Protein

Webster's Lobbying Definition

Webster: 1 : to promote (as a project) or secure the passage of (as legislation) by influencing public officials2 : to attempt to influence or sway (as a public official) toward a desired action

Black's Law Lobbying Definition

Black's Law Dictionary: . Lobby--vb. 1. to talk with a legislator, sometimes in a luxurious setting, in an attempt to influence the legislator's vote<she routinely lobbies for tort reform in the state legislature>. [Cases: Statutes Key 24. C.J.S. Statutes Sec. 7.] 2. To support or oppose (a measure) by working to influence a legislator's vote<the organization lobbied the bill through the Senate>. 3. To try to influence (a decision-maker) <the lawyer lobbied the judge for a favorable ruling>. --lobbying, n. ---lobbyist, n.

Real Lobbying/Lobbyist Definition

The Process of Protecting Yourself from Those You Elect.

People You hire to protect You from People you Elect.

Lobbying should be an Important Part of your Business Strategy When the Legislature is in Session

Nothing is Safe: Wife/Life, Liberty, Property

Two Things you don't want to watch being made: Sausage and Legislation

The Realities of Lobbying

What does a Lobbyist really do?? What Should You Look For in a

Lobbyist?? What does a Lobbyist Cost??

What Does a Lobbyist Do??

Persuading Legislators Researching Legislation/Regulations Attending Legislative and Reg Hearings Working with Like Minded Groups Educating Elected Officials Educating Client----Officers and Employees Monitoring Legislation and Reporting to

Client Building Public Support For/Against Issues

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What qualities should you look forin a Lobbyist

HonestyIntegrity Experience

How much will Lobbyist Cost?

National Lobbying Spend Federal State

How much will it cost my Business?

If You want a Place at the “trough” or don't want to be the “feed” in the “trough”......

In other words, If you are in Business,

HOW CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO HAVE A LOBBYIST???