SB308

Prohibiting members of the legislature from lobbying for a period of four years after leaving office.

Introduced·1/12/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB308 prohibits legislators from lobbying for four years after leaving office.

Kansas SB308 amends the state governmental ethics law to prohibit members of the legislature from lobbying for a period of four years after leaving office. This bill defines lobbying as promoting or opposing action or nonaction by the council or commission, executive agencies, or judicial agencies. It also specifies what activities do not constitute lobbying, such as certain communications and personal or business entertaining. The bill amends K.S.A. 46-225 and repeals the existing section.

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Where it stands

Current
Local Government, Transparency and Ethics Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics

Jan 12

Senate

Senate Introduced