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KS SB308
KS SB308Prohibiting members of the legislature from lobbying for a period of four years after leaving office.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning the legislature; relating to the state governmental ethics law; prohibiting members of the legislature from lobbying for a period of four years after leaving office; amending K.S.A. 46-225 and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill amends the state's governmental ethics law to prohibit members of the legislature from lobbying, which means promoting or opposing legislative or executive agency actions, for a period of four years after leaving office. The bill clarifies existing definitions of lobbying and its exclusions, and it specifically adds a provision that prevents any individual who is currently a legislator or has been one within the preceding four years from being hired as a lobbyist to represent anyone before any state agency. This change aims to prevent former lawmakers from immediately using their connections and knowledge gained in office to influence government decisions for private interests.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb308/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb308_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb308_00_0000.pdf |
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