MO HB659

Prohibits executive, judicial, and quasi-judicial departments and state agencies from using public resources to employ or contract with lobbyists to influence legislative measures

Bars state agencies from paying membership dues to organizations if those dues fund any portion of a registered lobbyist's salary

Violators who accept public funds for lobbying may be banned from registering as a legislative lobbyist for up to two years

State agencies violating the law face fines of $1,000 to $5,000, with the agency director personally liable for the fine

Exempts official communications with legislators made at a member's request, testimony for informational purposes, and appropriations requests made in proper performance of official duties