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

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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.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toElections
February 27, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added