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MN SF3283

MN SF3283
Type of contributions limitation that grant registered lobbyist or other individuals special accesses


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Introduced
02/21/2022
In Committee
02/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to ethics in government; limiting certain types of contributions that grant registered lobbyists or other individuals special access to a meeting room, hospitality area, or other event space where public officials are likely to gather and the primary purpose of granting that special access is to facilitate informal meetings or socialization with public officials; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 10A.273, subdivision 1.

AI Summary

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to prohibit candidates for the legislature or constitutional office, their campaign committees, and certain political committees or party units from soliciting or accepting contributions from registered lobbyists, political committees, political funds, or unregistered associations if the contribution grants the contributor "special access" to meeting rooms, hospitality areas, or other event spaces where public officials are likely to gather, and the primary purpose of the special access is to facilitate informal meetings or socialization with public officials during legislative sessions. The bill also prohibits lobbyists and other groups from offering or making such contributions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Authors added Clausen; Fateh; Carlson (on 03/30/2022)

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