HB 3257 aims to restrict the use of public funds by political subdivisions for lobbying activities. It prohibits cities, counties, and other local governments from using taxpayer dollars to hire registered lobbyists or to fund nonprofit organizations that engage in lobbying on behalf of political subdivisions. However, it allows elected officials and employees to provide information to legislators, advocate for or against legislation, and testify on bills without being classified as lobbyists. The bill also provides a legal remedy for residents to seek injunctive relief against political subdivisions that violate these provisions​.