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ID S1235
Bill
Status
1/20/2012
Primary Sponsor
Diane Bilyeu
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AI Summary
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Creates a one-year "cooling off" period prohibiting executive officials and legislators from lobbying or registering as lobbyists after leaving office.
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $250 for individuals and up to $2,500 for other persons who violate the prohibition.
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Establishes criminal penalties of up to six months imprisonment and/or additional fines for knowingly and willfully violating the prohibition.
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Allows prosecution by the attorney general or appropriate prosecuting attorney within two years of the violation.
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Sets venue for prosecution in the defendant's county of residence if in Idaho, otherwise in Ada County.
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
1/23/2012