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HF 4902

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 05/23/2022 09:56am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to state government; prohibiting sitting legislators from accepting certain
employment or receiving compensation associated with the work of lobbyists;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 3.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [3.0845] LOBBYING ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Lobbyist" means an individual:
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new text begin (1) engaged for pay or other consideration of more than $3,000 from all sources in any
year for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action, or the
official action of a local unit of government, by communicating or urging others to
communicate with public or local officials; or
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new text begin (2) who spends more than $250, not including the individual's own traveling expenses
and membership dues, in any year for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or
administrative action, or the official action of a local unit of government, by communicating
or urging others to communicate with public or local officials.
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new text begin (c) "Lobbyist principal" means an individual or association that:
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new text begin (1) spends more than $500 in the aggregate in any calendar year to engage a lobbyist,
compensate a lobbyist, or authorize the expenditure of money by a lobbyist; or
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new text begin (2) is not included in clause (1) and spends a total of $50,000 in any calendar year on
efforts to influence legislative action, administrative action, or the official action of a local
unit of government.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Certain activities prohibited. new text end

new text begin (a) A sitting member of the legislature must
not:
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new text begin (1) accept employment or otherwise receive compensation for services as a lobbyist; or
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new text begin (2) accept employment with or otherwise receive compensation for services from any
organization required to register as a lobbyist principal under chapter 10A or the applicable
laws of any other state.
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new text begin (b) The prohibitions in this subdivision apply regardless of the location where the work
of the organization is substantially conducted, or where the organization's lobbyists or clients
are located.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Legislative rules required. new text end

new text begin The house of representatives and the senate must
adopt rules to enforce this section.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 3, 2023.
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