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Introduced
01/17/2017
01/17/2017
In Committee
02/17/2017
02/17/2017
Crossed Over
01/25/2017
01/25/2017
Passed
Dead
03/18/2017
03/18/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO LOBBYING; PROHIBITING FORMER STATEWIDE ELECTED OFFICIALS, FORMER PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSIONERS, FORMER LEGISLATORS AND FORMER CABINET SECRETARIES FROM ACCEPTING COMPENSATION AS LOBBYISTS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS AFTER THEIR SERVICE; PROHIBITING EMPLOYERS OF LOBBYISTS FROM COMPENSATING FORMER STATEWIDE ELECTED OFFICIALS, FORMER PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSIONERS, FORMER LEGISLATORS AND FORMER CABINET SECRETARIES AS LOBBYISTS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS AFTER SERVICE; IMPOSING A PENALTY.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits former statewide elected officials, public regulation commissioners, state legislators, and cabinet secretaries from accepting compensation as lobbyists for two years after their public service. It also prohibits employers of lobbyists from compensating these former officials as lobbyists during that same two-year period. The bill imposes a misdemeanor penalty for violations. The provisions apply to all persons holding these offices on or after July 1, 2017, and the bill takes effect on that date.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
[LD 32] Do pass committee report adopted (on 02/17/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=73&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/house/HB0073.pdf |
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