§ 8-1. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) Compensation.

If lobbying is only part of a person's employment, "compensation" means a prorated amount of the person's total compensation, as defined in § 2-7 of this article, that is based on the time devoted by the person to lobbying compared to the time devoted to other employment duties.

(c) Executive action.

"Executive action" means any official action or nonaction that:

(1) is taken by a public servant; and

(2) is not legislative action, as defined in this section.

(d) Legislative action.

(1) "Legislative action" means any official action or nonaction relating to:

(i) any bill, resolution, nomination, appointment, report, or other matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council; or

(ii) any bill or resolution presented to the Mayor for approval or veto.

(2) "Legislative action" includes:

(i) introduction;

(ii) sponsorship;

(iii) consideration and debate;

(iv) amendment;

(v) passage or defeat; and

(vi) approval or veto.

(e) Lobby.

"Lobby" means to do any act that requires registration under this subtitle.

(f) Reporting period.

"Reporting period" means all or any part of the period from January 1 of any year through December 31 of the same year during which a person is registered or required to be registered with the Ethics Board as a lobbyist.