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ID S1261
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates new section 67-6617A prohibiting executive officials and legislators from registering as lobbyists or accepting employment, compensation, or other pecuniary benefits for lobbying purposes during their tenure or for one year after termination of office.
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Establishes civil fines of up to $250 for individuals and up to $2,500 for other persons who violate the lobbying prohibition.
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Classifies knowing and willful violations of the prohibition as a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six months, a fine, or both.
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Sets a two-year statute of limitations for prosecution of violations, with venue in the defendant's county of residence if an Idaho resident, otherwise in Ada County.
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Declares an emergency making the act effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to prohibit lobbying and registration as lobbyists by executive officials or legislators for a period of one year from termination of office; and to provide penalties for violating the prohibition of lobbying and registration as lobbyists by executive officials or legislators for a period of one year from termination of office.
LOBBYING
Last Action
to St Aff
1/22/2010