Senate Bill 1035 introduces a new provision to the statutes that prohibits individuals who have served as members of the legislature from being employed as lobbyists for a period of 12 months after leaving office. The bill defines a lobbyist as someone who is compensated by a principal to influence state legislative or administrative actions, with specific criteria for determining lobbying activities.

Violations of this prohibition can result in a civil forfeiture of up to $5,000 for each infraction, while intentional violations may lead to misdemeanor charges, fines ranging from $100 to $5,000, and potential imprisonment for up to one year. The new legal language created under section 19.45 (8m) establishes these regulations to enhance the integrity of the legislative process in Wisconsin.