HB5245

Public employees and officers: state; moratorium on employment for certain state officers after leaving public office; provide for under certain circumstances. Creates new act.

Introduced·11/6/25
Introduced Text

Moratorium on employment for certain state officers after leaving public office.

The bill, known as the "state officers public trust guarantee act," establishes a two-year moratorium for state officers leaving public office from accepting employment with or providing services for compensation to any person they contracted with or issued payment to during their tenure. Violation of this act is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. The act takes effect starting January 1, 2026.

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History

Nov 12, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/06/2025

Nov 6, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Luke Meerman

Nov 6, 2025

House

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