Relating to lobbyists; and prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Prohibits lobbyist from serving as chairperson of interim committee, legislative work group or legislative task force. ] committees or certain legislative work groups or legislative task forces. Provides exceptions. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
May 2023
Senate Passage
May 2023
House Passage
May 2023
Signed into Law
May 2023
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Signed May 30, 2023
Floor votes · Senate Apr 6, 2023 · House May 16, 2023
How they voted
23–2
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 29
Apr 6, 2023
D
Democratic17
82% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Nay
R
Republican11
81% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
28
Key actions
7
Committee
4
May 30, 2023
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
May 23, 2023
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Fahey. Passed.
lower
May 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Apr 14, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Apr 10, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Apr 6, 2023
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Knopp, Taylor. Passed.
upper
Mar 27, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 15, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules.
upper
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kathleen Taylor
DDemocratic
P
Tim Knopp
RRepublican
Co
James Manning
DDemocratic
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