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ID S1038
Bill
Status
1/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Diane Bilyeu
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AI Summary
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Adds new Idaho Code Section 67-6617A prohibiting executive officials and legislators from registering as lobbyists or accepting employment, compensation, or pecuniary benefits for lobbying purposes during their service and for one year after termination of office.
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Expands penalties under Idaho Code Section 67-6625 to include violations of the new lobbying prohibition, establishing civil fines up to $250 for individuals and $2,500 for other persons.
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Establishes that knowingly and willfully violating the prohibition constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six months, or both fines and imprisonment.
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Sets a two-year statute of limitations for prosecution of violations and establishes venue in the defendant's county of residence if a state resident, otherwise in Ada County.
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately 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.
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Last Action
to St Aff
1/24/2011