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MO HB2567

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joe McGaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any senator or representative holding a compensated position at an organization that employs registered lobbyists from holding a leadership position in either chamber of the general assembly

  • Violations of the leadership restriction are subject to chamber discipline or impeachment, but no additional fines or penalties

  • Prohibits senators and representatives from personally acting as a lobbyist, registering as a lobbyist, or soliciting lobbying clients during their term of office

  • First-time violations of the personal lobbying prohibition constitute a class B misdemeanor; second or subsequent violations are a class E felony (class D felony prior to January 1, 2017)

  • Exempts legislators employed by firms where other individuals serve as the registered lobbyists on behalf of the firm's clients

Legislative Description

Prohibits members of the General Assembly who hold leadership positions from serving as paid employees of any organization that has designated registered lobbyists in this state

Last Action

Referred: Government Oversight and Accountability(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight and Accountability5/13/2016

Full Bill Text

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