Bill: SB 505, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate State Affairs
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Van Taylor
Bill Caption
Relating to restrictions on lobbyist expenditures from certain political contributions.
Fiscal Notes
From the Legislative Budget Board: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would prohibit a former elected official who takes a job as a lobbyist from knowingly making an expenditure from political contributions they received as an office holder or candidate for two years after the date their last term in office ended.
Vote Recommendation Notes
SB 505 is directed at curbing potential corruption of elected officials who become lobbyists after leaving office. This bill enhances the limited government principle by setting a two year cooling off period before elected officials who become lobbyists may make political contributions using funds they received as an office holder or candidate. This elevates transparency in government and reduces the potential for corruption. We support SB 505.
