The Washoe County Board of Commissioners passed a new rule requiring disclosure by lobbyists. In April, the board directed the drafting of that ordinance that was based off an example from the City of Reno requiring paid lobbyists to register and identify themselves, reports KOLO 8. Failure to do so could incur civil penalties. The Board will add a new field to the public comment signup card where lobbyists will be required to identify themselves.