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This bill amends Pennsylvania's ethics standards by extending the "cooling off" period for former public officials and employees before they can represent another person before their previous governmental body. Specifically, the bill changes the restriction from one year to two years after leaving public service. This means that after a public official or employee leaves their government role, they must wait two years before they can be compensated to represent someone in matters involving the governmental body they previously worked for. The provision is designed to prevent potential conflicts of interest and reduce the likelihood of former officials leveraging their insider knowledge or connections for personal gain immediately after leaving public service. The amendment to Section 1103(g) of Title 65 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment.

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