2021 House Bill 4691

Restrict combination lobbyist/office holders (appointees)

Introduced in the House

April 21, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Terry Sabo (D-92)

To make lobbyists ineligible to fill appointed offices unless the attorney general determines there is no conflict of interest. This would not apply to serving as a notary public, which is an appointed position.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

May 18, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 8, 2021

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 9, 2021

Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)

To prohibit the governor, legislature or other state authority to select a lobbyist to fill an appointed office or position if they determine there is conflict of interest. This would not apply to serving as a notary public, which is an appointed position.

Received in the Senate

June 10, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations