SF1677 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Legislators prohibited from lobbying for two years after leaving office provision and civil penalties authorization provision
Related bill: HF1145
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes a two-year lobbying ban for former Minnesota legislators after they leave office. During this period, they cannot act as or register as lobbyists. Violators may face a civil penalty of either $25,000 or an amount equivalent to their earnings as a lobbyist, whichever is lower. The bill seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 10A.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
February 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |