SB33 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Legislature, member of, prohibited from lobbying or representing clients before either chamber of the Legislature for three years, Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-13 am'd.

Summary

SB33 would extend the cooling-off period for former Alabama legislators before they can lobby or represent clients before the Legislature from two years to three years.

What This Bill Does

It amends Sections 36-25-1 and 36-25-13 to prohibit a former legislator from serving as a lobbyist or representing clients before either chamber of the Legislature for three years after leaving office. The change does not modify the existing two-year prohibition for other public officials or public employees; those rules stay the same. The prohibition applies to legislators elected or re-elected on or after the date of enactment. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it and applies to legislators elected or re-elected on or after that date.

Who It Affects

• Former members of the Alabama Legislature who leave office will be barred from lobbying or representing clients before the Legislature for three years.
• Other public officials and public employees (non-legislative) remain subject to the existing two-year cooling-off period; no change to their rules.

Key Provisions

• Raises the lobbying prohibition for former legislators from two years to three years after leaving office.
• Specifies the prohibition applies to lobbying before both chambers of the Legislature.
• Applies to legislators elected or re-elected on or after the effective date of the act.
• Maintains the existing two-year prohibition for non-legislative public officials and employees.
• The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor's approval.

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Subjects

Legislature