SB222

Revise laws related to lobbying prohibitions for public employees

Failed·5/23/25
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Montana SB222 repeals the 2-year ban on lobbying for public employees.

Montana SB222 repeals the 2-year ban on lobbying for public employees by removing Section 5-7-310 from the Montana Code Annotated. This change allows public employees to engage in lobbying activities immediately after leaving government service. The bill provides for an immediate effective date upon passage and approval.

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Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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74 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

Feb 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Apr 17, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

Apr 17, 2025

House

(H) 2nd Reading Not Concurred