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This bill establishes new restrictions on lobbying for former state legislators in New Mexico, creating a two-year cooling-off period after a legislator leaves office during which they cannot accept compensation as a lobbyist. Specifically, the legislation prohibits former state legislators from working as paid lobbyists for two years after the conclusion of their most recent term of office, and it also bars lobbyist employers from hiring former legislators as lobbyists during this same period. The bill requires lobbyists to disclose when registering whether they have served as a state legislator in the past two years, and mandates that the secretary of state notify a lobbyist's employers if they have recently served in the legislature. When registering, lobbyists must now include information about their recent legislative service along with other standard registration details like name, address, and employer information. Violations of these provisions will be subject to penalties under the existing Lobbyist Regulation Act. The new rules will apply to all state legislators on or after January 1, 2026, with the act becoming effective on that same date, aiming to prevent potential conflicts of interest and reduce the immediate transition from legislative roles to lobbying positions.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=90&year=25