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S03597Introduced in the Senate

Prohibits lobbyists who are convicted of or plead guilty to class D felonies or higher level crimes from acting as a lobbyist for a period of three years from the date of the conviction; provides the authority to extend suspensions; entitles such lobbyist to a hearing upon application for suspension extension.

IntroducedSenate Ethics and Internal Governance

Introduced by Gustavo Rivera, District 33

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibits lobbyists who are convicted of or plead guilty to class D felonies or higher level crimes from acting as a lobbyist for a period of three years from the date of the conviction; provides the authority to extend suspensions; entitles such lobbyist to a hearing upon application for suspension extension.

Where it stands

REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

January 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

  2. REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

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