Bill > HJR20

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would prohibit former executive branch employees and elected officials from certain lobbying and post-employment activities after leaving their government positions. Specifically, starting December 3, 2026, individuals who served as elected officials or worked as high-level or mid-level executive branch officials would be barred from registering as paid lobbyists, engaging in contract negotiations that could benefit from their prior privileged access, participating in consultant roles that leverage their previous government service, soliciting lobbying clients, or acting in ways similar to a lobbyist. The amendment also requires these former officials to disclose new employment with entities that contract with their previous executive branch agency to the Missouri Ethics Commission within 30 days, and mandates that the commission make these disclosures publicly accessible online. The resolution defines high-level officials as directors, deputy directors, commission chairs, or senior executives with substantial decision-making authority, and mid-level officials as supervisory employees with significant policy or operational responsibilities who report directly to high-level officials. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters for approval at the general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR20&year=2025&code=R