November 7, 2018 •
Florida Passes Revolving Door Ban
Voters approved Amendment 12, titled Lobbying and Abuse of Office by Public Officers. The amendment expands restrictions on lobbying for compensation by former public officers, former justices, and judges. Effective December 31, 2022 the measure bans state and local officials […]
Voters approved Amendment 12, titled Lobbying and Abuse of Office by Public Officers.
The amendment expands restrictions on lobbying for compensation by former public officers, former justices, and judges.
Effective December 31, 2022 the measure bans state and local officials from lobbying for a period of six years after leaving public office.
The prohibition includes individuals serving as a statewide elected officer, member of the Legislature, a county commissioner, school superintendent or board member, elected municipal officer, and the agency head of an executive branch department of the state government.
The measure also prohibits abuse of a public position to obtain a personal benefit.
The Legislature will establish penalties for violations of the prohibition against abuse of a public position to take effect December 31, 2020.
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