Minnesota Legislature
HF 1145
as introduced - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026) Posted on 03/03/2025 06:37pm
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| Introduction | Posted on 02/18/2025 |
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A bill for an act
relating to lobbying; prohibiting legislators from lobbying for two years after
leaving office; authorizing a civil penalty; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
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[10A.035] LOBBYING RESTRICTION.
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A member of the legislature must not act as a lobbyist or register as a lobbyist for a
period of two years following the end of the member's legislative service. The board may
impose a civil penalty of the lesser of $25,000 or an amount equal to the amount the member
earned as a lobbyist in violation of this section.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to legislators who leave legislative service on or after that date.
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