KRS 6.801: Legislative findings and declarations relating to legislative lobbying.

The General Assembly finds and declares the following:

(1) The operation of open and responsible government requires the fullest opportunity

to be afforded to the people to petition their government for the redress of

grievances and to express freely their opinions on executive and legislative action.

(2) The identity and expenditures of certain persons who attempt to influence executive

and legislative actions should be publicly identified and regulated to preserve and

maintain the integrity of government.