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SF2711 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Legislator lobbying activities prohibition provisions modifications

Related bill: HF2538

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify the current restrictions on employment for Minnesota legislators concerning lobbying activities. It aims to ensure that sitting legislators are not unduly influenced by external business interests tied to government affairs.

Main Provisions

  • Prohibition Details: The bill prohibits sitting members of the Minnesota legislature from being employed by, or receiving compensation from, businesses whose primary revenue comes from lobbying or government relations services. This includes any direct or indirect consulting or support roles related to these services.
  • Scope of Prohibition: The restriction applies universally, meaning it holds regardless of where the services are performed or where the clients of these businesses are located.
  • Enforcement: The Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate are tasked with creating rules to enforce this prohibition.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The amendment broadens the prohibition to include not only direct employment with lobbying firms but also indirect consultancy or administrative support connected to government affairs services.
  • It clarifies that the prohibition applies even if the business conducts its work or has clients outside of Minnesota.
Relevant Terms
  • Legislator
  • Lobbying
  • Government relations
  • Government affairs services
  • Consulting
  • Minnesota legislature enforcement rules

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toElections

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A clarification that the prohibition applies regardless of business location or client location."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the prohibition on certain legislator lobbying activities under section 3.084, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Expanded definition of businesses covered under the prohibition to include those facilitating government relations between third parties."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "3.084",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

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