Exempts student interns from the two-year lobbying prohibition

This bill modifies the public officers law to create an exception for student interns regarding the two-year lobbying ban that applies to former legislative employees. Under the new provision, student interns participating in college, university, or legislative programs are allowed to work as lobbyists immediately after their service ends, whereas other former employees must wait two years before representing clients before the legislature. The change specifically permits these interns to receive compensation for promoting or opposing legislation without the usual waiting period, while maintaining the restriction for non-student legislative staff.