The bill HB2377 amends existing legislation to prohibit public officers from engaging in lobbying activities, with the exception of when they are acting in their official capacity. This change clarifies that public officers cannot be registered paid lobbyists, thereby tightening the regulations surrounding their involvement in lobbying efforts. The definition of a "public officer" is also specified to include elected officers of public agencies established by various legal frameworks such as charters, ordinances, resolutions, state constitutions, or statutes.

In addition to the prohibition on lobbying, the bill maintains existing restrictions on public officers regarding the representation of others for compensation before public agencies and the use of confidential information acquired during their official duties. The amendments aim to enhance transparency and integrity in public service by ensuring that public officers do not leverage their positions for personal gain through lobbying activities, while still allowing them to perform their official duties without conflict.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-504
House Engrossed Version: 38-504
Senate Engrossed Version: 38-504