SF567 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Public official prohibition from lobbying for seven years after leaving office establishment

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This bill, introduced in Minnesota, proposes a new rule that would prevent certain former public officials—including legislators, constitutional officers, and high-level state department or agency heads—from working as lobbyists for seven years after they leave their public office positions. The goal is to regulate the influence these ex-officials may have on legislative or administrative actions shortly after their tenure.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 23, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
January 23, 2025SenateActionReferred toState and Local Government
January 27, 2025SenateActionWithdrawn and re-referred toElections
February 10, 2025SenateActionAuthor added

Progress through the legislative process

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