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WI SB1035
Bill
Status
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Keyeski
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AI Summary
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Former state legislators are prohibited from being employed as lobbyists for 12 months after leaving office
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"Lobbyist" includes individuals compensated to influence state legislative action or administrative rule-making, or those making lobbying communications on at least 5 days during a 6-month reporting period
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Violations carry a civil forfeiture penalty of up to $5,000 per violation
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Intentional violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $100 to $5,000, imprisonment up to one year, or both
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Creates new section 19.45 (8m) of Wisconsin statutes
Legislative Description
Employment by a former member of the legislature as a lobbyist.
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs
2/17/2026