Legislation To Limit Lobbying By Government Officials Unanimously Clears

House Judiciary Committee

Santa Fe, NM Legislation that would bar public officials from becoming lobbyists
immediately after leaving their post cleared the House Judiciary Committee by a bipartisan 9-1
vote. The bill would require elected officials and some government workers to wait two years
after leaving their post to become a paid lobbyist.
This is about integrity and transparency in our government. I look forward to voting for this
bill, said Rep. Jim Dines, the bills sponsor.
The ban includes statewide elected officials, former public regulation commissioners, state
legislators and cabinet secretaries.
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