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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Lobbying prohibition. Provides that an individual who is a member of the general assembly after November 5, 2024, may not be registered as a lobbyist during the period that begins on the day the individual ceases to be a member of the general assembly and ends 1,095 days after the date the individual ceases to be a member of the general assembly. Provides an exception. Provides that an individual who is appointed by the governor to: (1) serve in the governor's cabinet; or (2) serve as the executive director or director of an agency; may not be registered as a lobbyist during the period that begins on the day the individual ceases to be a member of the cabinet or ceases to be the executive director or director of an agency and ends 1,095 days after the date the individual ceases to be a member of the cabinet or ceases to be the executive director or director of an agency.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Indiana's lobbying restrictions by establishing more stringent cooling-off periods for former state legislators and appointed government officials. Specifically, the bill prevents members of the general assembly who serve after November 5, 2024, from registering as lobbyists for 1,095 days (three years) after leaving office, which is an increase from the previous 365-day restriction. The bill also creates a similar three-year lobbying prohibition for individuals appointed by the governor to serve in the cabinet or as executive directors or directors of state agencies, starting from the date they leave those positions. An exception is made for legislators who ran for reelection but were defeated and have not subsequently been elected or appointed to the general assembly. The purpose of these provisions is to reduce potential conflicts of interest and limit the immediate influence former government officials might have in lobbying their former colleagues, thereby promoting more independent and transparent governance.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senator Bassler added as second author (on 01/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/238/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0238/SB0238.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0238/fiscal-notes/SB0238.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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