MN HF4902

Sitting members of the Minnesota legislature are prohibited from accepting employment or compensation for services as a lobbyist.

Sitting legislators cannot accept employment with or receive compensation from any organization required to register as a lobbyist principal under Minnesota law or comparable laws of other states.

A "lobbyist" is defined as an individual engaged for more than $3,000 in annual compensation to influence legislative, administrative, or local government action, or who spends more than $250 annually for such purposes.

A "lobbyist principal" is defined as an individual or organization spending more than $500 annually to engage or compensate a lobbyist, or spending $50,000 annually on efforts to influence legislative, administrative, or local government action.

The House of Representatives and Senate must adopt rules to enforce this section, which becomes effective January 3, 2023.