SB 197 prohibits the spouses of state legislators from working as private lobbyists. This creates a conflict-of-interest rule to prevent situations where a legislator's spouse could lobby the legislature while their spouse serves as a lawmaker.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 24, NAYS 44. H.J. 478
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 467
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 307
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 22, NAYS 13. S.J. 262
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 162
Linda Duba
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Michael Rohl
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass
State Affairs — Do Pass
Do Pass
State Affairs — Do Pass