All three of the candidates in the leadership race have embraced the idea of overhauling lobbying rules though they have differed somewhat on the specifics.

But it is clear that a proposal does not have to reach the status of introduced bill before it is brings on the lobbying rules.

The Legislature approved the local lobbying rules in December 1999 as part of a package of lobbying reforms.

While the local lobbying rules received less attention than other aspects of the package, they were potentially more far-reaching.

He can do this without violating the lobbying rules because he did not earn enough at the Homeland Security Department to be covered by the ban.

In December 2010 Caborn was barred from Parliament for six months after being rebuked for breaching lobbying rules.

The I.R.S., which is years behind in drafting regulations, did not come up with the lobbying rules interpreting the 1976 law until last November.

To counter that effort, House Republicans are also preparing a package of new lobbying rules and limits on gifts and travel.

The lobbying rules are intended to insure that the public is aware of how much money is spent trying to influence state government.

Miss Hewitt was cleared of breaching lobbying rules but criticised over her judgement.