1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; prohibiting former legislators from lobbying the 
1.3 	legislature for a period of two years after leaving legislative office;proposing 
1.4 	coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10A.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [10A.035] FORMER LEGISLATORS; LOBBYING ACTIVITIES 
1.7 	PROHIBITED.
1.8 	An individual who is a former member of the legislature may not attempt to influence 
1.9 	legislative action as a lobbyist for a period of two years after leaving legislative office.

1.10 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective January 14, 2025, and applies to members 
1.11 	of the legislature elected at the 2024 state general election and thereafter.