A bill for an act
 relating to state government; prohibiting former legislators from lobbying the
legislature for a period of two years after leaving legislative office; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [10A.035] FORMER LEGISLATORS; LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
PROHIBITED.
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new text begin An individual who is a former member of the legislature may not attempt to influence
legislative action as a lobbyist for a period of two years after leaving legislative office.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 14, 2025, and applies to members
of the legislature elected at the 2024 state general election and thereafter.
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