Vote Smart's Synopsis:

A vote to pass a bill that prohibits lobbyists from giving gifts to government officials.

Highlights:

• Prohibits officials appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate from acting as a lobbyist until 6 months after they leave their post (Sec. 105.455).

• Prohibits elected and appointed government officials from acting as lobbyists until 2 years after they leave their post (Sec. 105.455).

• Prohibits employees of governing bodies from accepting gifts in excess of $5.00 per lobbyist per day (Sec. 105.458):

• Exempts campaign contributions; or

• Exempts family gifts.

• Requires the registration of lobbyists that will include the names and addresses of lobbyists, their employees, and their clients and specifies that these records will be public (Sec. 105.473).

• Requires that electronic communication between government bodies are transmitted to a public office computer or the custodian of records in the same format (Sec. 610.025).

• Prohibits government staff from downloading or using software designed to send encrypted messages that automatically self-destruct (Sec. 610.025).

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