March 26, 2019 •
Kentucky Governor Signs Executive Agency Lobbying Bill
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin signed Senate Bill 6 on March 25.
The bill requires executive agency lobbyists to disclose compensation and prohibits compensation contingent on awarding of a government contract or based on a percentage of a government contract awarded.
Senate Bill 6 also extends the length of time a public servant must wait to have certain government contracts from six months to one year.
The bill becomes effective 90 days after the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn sine die on March 30.
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