By law, in Georgia, lobbying is a felony.
A provision intended to prevent lobbying is that no one except legislators and the representatives of the press may be admitted to the floor of the House except by unanimous vote.
They are also often active in lobbying for legislation that protects animals.
It offers a powerful tool for lobbying decision makers.
Hawaii's real estate industry has been lobbying for a major overhaul of the state's FHA mortgage program.
