SENATE BILL 94

49th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2009

INTRODUCED BY

Mark Boitano

AN ACT

RELATING TO MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE; PROHIBITING FORMER LEGISLATORS FROM ACCEPTING COMPENSATION AS LOBBYISTS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER LEAVING OFFICE.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     Section 1. A new section of the Lobbyist Regulation Act is enacted to read:

     "[NEW MATERIAL] RESTRICTION ON LOBBYING BY FORMER MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE.--

          A. A member of the legislature shall not accept compensation as a lobbyist for a period of one calendar year after the member resigns from office, is removed from office or serves the member's term in office.

          B. A lobbyist's employer shall not compensate a member of the legislature as a lobbyist for a period of one calendar year after the member resigns from office, is removed from office or serves the member's term in office."

     Section 2. APPLICABILITY.--The provisions of this act shall apply to members of the legislature who resign from office, are removed from office or serve their terms in office on or after July 1, 2009.

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