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MN SF3894
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bonnie Westlin
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AI Summary
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Expands the prohibition on sitting legislators accepting employment or compensation from lobbying-related businesses to also include public employers (federal, state, territorial, or local government entities) that employ or contract with lobbyists
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Broadens restricted job duties beyond just "acting in that capacity" to specifically include lobbying, government relations, government affairs, and providing direct or indirect consulting or advice that helps employers deliver lobbying services to clients
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Removes "administrative support" from the list of prohibited activities, narrowing that aspect of the restriction
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Adds a definition of "public employer" to cover all branches and levels of government
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Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Legislator employment related to lobbying provisions modifications
Last Action
Authors added Bahr; Drazkowski
3/5/2026