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MN HF2538

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Duane Quam

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 3.084, subdivision 2, to modify restrictions on sitting legislators accepting employment from lobbying-related businesses

  • Removes the prohibition on legislators working for "any other business that employs or contracts with lobbyists" if their job duties involve lobbying work or administrative support

  • Narrows the third category of prohibited employment to only businesses whose primary revenue comes from facilitating government relations services, where the legislator's duties include consulting or advice helping the business serve clients

  • Retains existing prohibitions on legislators working for businesses primarily deriving revenue from lobbying, government relations, or government affairs services

  • Prohibition continues to apply regardless of where the business operates or where its clients are located

Legislative Description

Prohibition on certain legislator lobbying activities modified.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance & Policy3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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