Minnesota SF1677 prohibits legislators from lobbying for two years after leaving office and authorizes civil penalties.

Minnesota SF1677 establishes a two-year lobbying restriction for legislators after they leave office. This bill also authorizes the imposition of a civil penalty, which is the lesser of $25,000 or the amount earned as a lobbyist in violation of this section. The restriction and penalty provisions are effective the day following final enactment and apply to legislators who leave service on or after that date.

Minnesota SF1677 prohibits legislators from lobbying for two years after leaving office and authorizes civil penalties.

Minnesota SF1677 establishes a two-year lobbying restriction for legislators after they leave office. This bill also authorizes the imposition of a civil penalty, which is the lesser of $25,000 or the amount earned as a lobbyist in violation of this section. The restriction and penalty provisions are effective the day following final enactment and apply to legislators who leave service on or after that date.