The Legislature sent a bill to Gov. Robert Bentley creating an exception to the current revolving door provision of the ethics law. Senate Bill 141 grants an exception to the two-year ban on lobbying for former government officials or employees who retire from public office.

The bill clarifies the ban does apply to former government officials or employees who worked pursuant to a consulting agreement or agency transfer while on loan.

The bill will be effective immediately following approval by Bentley.