MO lobbyists
| Submitted | Oct. 9, 2023 |
MuckRock users can file, duplicate, track, and share public records requests like this one. Learn more.
Communications
From: Ileana Garnand
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the The Missouri Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
Registered lobbyists, their address, contact information and time of retention/termination; principals, their address and contact information. Dated from now to as far back as possible. I request the entire database, including all fields and any documentation necessary to interpret the data. If there are fields that you cannot release, please provide all other fields.
I can accept the data in many formats and on multiple media. I’d be happy to talk with your database administrator to figure out the best way to format the data.
If the fees for processing this request will exceed $40, please provide an itemized estimate of costs. If you choose to deny this request, please provide a written explanation for the denial, including a reference to the specific statutory exemption(s) upon which you rely.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Ileana Garnand
From: Missouri Ethics Commission
Dear Ms. Garnand,
The Missouri Ethics Commission has received your public records request for Lobbying Records, specifically,
“Registered lobbyists, their address, contact information and time of retention/termination; principals, their address and contact information. Dated from now to as far back as possible.”
Our office is prepared to make these records available, and we would like to have a member of our Information Technology staff reach out to you via phone to discuss how best to provide you with this information. Could you please provide our office with your contact information and a convenient time to reach you?
Currently, it does not appear that our office will need to charge a fee for producing these records. However, this could change based on the formatting necessary to provide the information electronically.
In the meantime, please note that you can also find this lobbying information online, free of charge, at https://mec.mo.gov/MEC/Lobbying/Searches.aspx. If you need assistance navigating this data, please let our office know and we will be happy to walk through the process with you.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let our office know if you have any questions or concerns.
Best,
MEC Team
From: Missouri Ethics Commission
Dear Ms. Garnard,
Regarding the format for the data you have requested, would you be able to accept Microsoft Access databases?
Best,
MEC Team
From: Ileana Garnand
Hi,
Thank you for your response and apologies for my delayed response. I would prefer a CSV file if possible.
My number is 214-244-5242 and I can usually be reached during the work day.
I appreciate your time and assistance.
From: Missouri Ethics Commission
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for providing the file format type for the lobbying records you requested. We are currently working to process your request and we hope to have an update for you by November 3, 2023.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
MEC Team
From: Missouri Ethics Commission
Good afternoon,
Below are links to the lobbying database information you requested, we have also included a link to the database diagrams.
Please note that the notes field in some tables has been temporarily replaced with the text "under review." This field can contain notes from MEC staff and may include closed records related to cases. Our team is still reviewing this information and hope to provide you the open records from this field by November 17, 2023.
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LFS_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler1_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler2_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler3_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler4_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler5_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler6_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler8_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler9_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler10_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler11_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler12_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler13_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler14_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler15_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler16_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler17_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler18_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobEFiler19_Records.zip
https://mec.mo.gov/WebDocs/Downloads/LobbyingDatabaseDiagrams.zip
I hope this information is helpful; please let our office know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
MEC Staff
800-392-8660
From: Missouri Ethics Commission
Dear Ms. Garand,
Attached are the last two spreadsheets that were still under review by the MEC. Thank you for your patience as we responded your requests, 1053027-20704425 and 153023-18634988.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let our office know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
MEC Team
800-392-8660
