HB 2753
Establish time limits on Legislators becoming lobbyists
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia code to extend the one-year prohibition on former public officials and employees lobbying the state government to five years. It applies to all public officials and employees, regardless of whether they are full-time or part-time, compensated or not. The bill includes provisions addressing the use of public office for private gain, gifts, and conflicts of interest, and establishes a process for granting exemptions to certain individuals.
Key provisions
- Extends the lobbying prohibition from one year to five years for former public officials and employees.
- Prohibits public officials and employees from using their office or prestige for private gain.
- Establishes a process for granting exemptions from the lobbying prohibition based on unique personal prestige.
- Restricts the acceptance of gifts from lobbyists or individuals with financial interests affecting the official’s duties.
- Prohibits public officials and employees from soliciting donations for legislative organization conferences.
- Outlines limitations on voting by public officials to prevent conflicts of interest.
- Addresses restrictions on employment by regulated persons and vendors.
- Provides exemptions for faculty and staff at public institutions of higher education regarding solicitation of private business.
Who is affected
- Former public officials and employees
- Current public officials and employees
- Lobbyists
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