Bill > HF2538

This bill modifies existing Minnesota law regarding restrictions on legislators' employment in lobbying-related businesses. Currently, sitting legislators are prohibited from working for businesses primarily focused on lobbying or government relations services. The bill narrows and refines these restrictions by specifically prohibiting legislators from accepting employment with businesses that primarily facilitate government relations or government affairs services between third parties, but only if the legislator's job duties would involve directly or indirectly providing consulting or advice that helps the business provide such services to clients. The bill maintains the existing provision that these employment restrictions apply regardless of where the business operates or the location of its clients. Additionally, the bill requires both the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate to adopt rules to enforce these employment limitations. The primary intent appears to be preventing potential conflicts of interest and maintaining the integrity of legislative work by limiting legislators' ability to engage in lobbying-adjacent employment while serving in office.

Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2538&ssn=0&y=2025