Minnesota HF1145 prohibits legislators from lobbying for two years after leaving office and authorizes a civil penalty.

Minnesota HF1145 establishes a two-year lobbying restriction for legislators after they leave office. The bill prohibits these former legislators from acting as or registering as lobbyists during this period. Additionally, it authorizes a civil penalty, which can be up to $25,000 or the amount earned as a lobbyist, whichever is less. This law applies to legislators who leave office on or after the date of final enactment.

Minnesota HF1145 prohibits legislators from lobbying for two years after leaving office and authorizes a civil penalty.

Minnesota HF1145 establishes a two-year lobbying restriction for legislators after they leave office. The bill prohibits these former legislators from acting as or registering as lobbyists during this period. Additionally, it authorizes a civil penalty, which can be up to $25,000 or the amount earned as a lobbyist, whichever is less. This law applies to legislators who leave office on or after the date of final enactment.