Connecticut 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 483 — AN ACT EXPANDING THE "REVOLVING DOOR" RESTRICTIONS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES FROM LOBBYING.

Last action — REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections

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This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated bill expands the "revolving door" restrictions to include former executive branch employees who held significant decision-making or supervisory positions, prohibiting them from working as lobbyists for one year after leaving state service. Previously, the restrictions applied only to former legislative branch employees. This change ensures that both branches of government have consistent rules regarding the transition to lobbying roles, which may help maintain the integrity of the legislative process.

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AN ACT EXPANDING THE "REVOLVING DOOR" RESTRICTIONS.
AN ACT EXPANDING THE "REVOLVING DOOR" RESTRICTIONS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES FROM LOBBYING.
General Assembly   Proposed Bill No.
General Assembly   Committee Bill No.
483   January Session, 2017   LCO No.
483 January Session, 2017   LCO No.
2530   *02530* Referred to Committee on GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS   Introduced by:
5646   *05646SB00483GAE* Referred to Committee on GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS   Introduced by:
  SEN.
  (GAE)   AN ACT EXPANDING THE "REVOLVING DOOR" RESTRICTIONS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES FROM LOBBYING.
MINER, 30th Dist.
  AN ACT EXPANDING THE "REVOLVING DOOR" RESTRICTIONS.
That section 1-84b of the general statutes be amended to apply the ban on accepting employment as a lobbyist to former employees in the legislative and executive branches with significant decision-making or supervisory responsibility for one year after leaving employment with the legislative or executive branch.
Section 1.
Statement of Purpose:
Section 2-16a of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2017):
(a) No state representative or state senator who is elected at the 1994 state election or any election thereafter shall engage in the profession of lobbyist, as that term is defined in subdivision (12) of section 1-91, until one year after the expiration of the term for which such state representative or state senator was elected.
(b) No former legislative branch employee who holds or formerly held a position in the legislative branch which involves significant decision-making or supervisory responsibility and is designated as such by the Office of State Ethics, shall, for one year after leaving employment in said branch, engage in the profession of lobbyist, as such term is defined in subdivision (12) of section 1-91.
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Section 1-84b of the general statutes is amended by adding subsection (l) as follows (Effective October 1, 2017):
(NEW) (l) No former executive branch employee who holds or formerly held a position in the executive branch which involves significant decision-making or supervisory responsibility and is designated as such by the Office of State Ethics, shall accept employment or act as a registrant pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, for one year after leaving state service.
This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
Section 1 October 1, 2017 2-16a Sec.
2 October 1, 2017 1-84b Statement of Purpose:
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Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.] Co-Sponsors:
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MINER, 30th Dist.
S.B.
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Action History

  1. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections

  2. DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE

  3. Vote to Draft

  4. PUBLIC HEARING 0215

  5. Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing

  6. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections

Sponsors

  • Craig' b'Miner · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • b'Miner, Craig'

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (186)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 483?
SB 483 is sponsored by b'Miner, Craig'.
What is the current status of SB 483?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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