SF 50

1st Engrossment - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to lobbyists; prohibiting former legislators, constitutional officers, and
agency heads from lobbying for legislative or administrative action for one
year after leaving office; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 10A.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [10A.035] LOBBYING RESTRICTION.
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new text begin An individual may not act as a lobbyist who attempts to influence legislative or
administrative action for one year after leaving one of the following offices or positions:
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new text begin (1) member of the legislature;
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new text begin (2) constitutional officer; or
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new text begin (3) commissioner, deputy commissioner, or head of any state department or agency.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment
and applies to individuals who leave an office or position after that date.
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