MO HB2493

State agency employees are prohibited from registering as legislative lobbyists, testifying for or against legislation before General Assembly committees, or remaining on chamber floors during sessions while receiving compensation or per diem

State agencies cannot use public funds to advocate for or against ballot measures or candidates, nor employ or compensate any registered legislative lobbyists for lobbying services

Violations by individuals would constitute a class B misdemeanor

Exceptions allow state agency officials and employees to testify before committees for informational purposes only, and employees may share personal opinions on legislation during uncompensated hours

Restrictions do not apply to elected statewide officials, General Assembly members, judicial branch members, or their staff and employees