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UT HR0006

Resolution

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Romero

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits lobbyists and volunteer lobbyists from the House floor during general or special sessions, and restricts their access to the House lounge, offices, and halls unless specifically invited by a representative

  • Bars lobbyists, volunteer lobbyists, and government officials from participating in prioritizing legislation for floor action or committee referral

  • Prohibits lobbyists, volunteer lobbyists, and government officials from using identification badges belonging to representatives, state officials, state employees, or legislative employees

  • Excludes former legislators who are lobbyists or volunteer lobbyists from House floor, lounge, and office access privileges that other former legislators retain

  • Adds "volunteer lobbyist" as a defined term throughout House rules, applying existing lobbyist restrictions to individuals who engage in lobbying but are not required to register under state law

Legislative Description

House Rules Resolution - Lobbyist Ethics Amendments

Ethics

Last Action

House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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