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House supports some limits on spending by lobbyists
Senate now to consider measure sponsored by House speaker
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ATLANTA — A state without limits on lobbyist spending would see restrictions under legislation passed Monday by House lawmakers. Lawmakers voted 164-4 to adopt legislation from House Speaker David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, that would generally prohibit lobbyists from spending money on individual officials in state government, including Georgia state lawmakers. The proposal, which has significant exceptions, now heads to the state Senate for consideration.