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Committee debates cooling‑off period for former officials; SF567 laid over
Summary
Senate File 567, offered by Sen. John Marty, would restrict former legislators and certain high‑level officials from lobbying state government for a period after leaving office. Supporters argued the ban reduces conflicts of interest; opponents questioned scope and enforceability. The committee laid the bill over for possible inclusion in the omn
Senate File 567, introduced by Sen. John Marty on Feb. 27, would restrict a former legislator or certain high‑level appointed officials from acting as a lobbyist before state legislative or administrative bodies for a cooling‑off period (Marty proposed seven years; other sponsors later proposed a two‑year alternative). The Senate Elections Committee heard proponents and opponents, discussed possible penalties and definitions, and laid the measure over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.
Why it matters: Supporters said immediate transition from public office into paid lobbying erodes public confidence and creates conflicts of interest; opponents argued the proposal could sweep in citizen volunteers…
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