HB 1188 -- Fair Influence in Government Act

Sponsor:  Schoeller

This bill establishes the Fair Influence in Government Act.  In
its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Prohibits state appropriated funds and moneys collected from
local taxes from being used to influence the passage or defeat of
any legislative measure or to hire a lobbyist;

(2)  Prohibits any public resources from being used to pay the
membership dues of a lobbyist;

(3)  Specifies that any person who accepts public funds as
compensation for lobbying in violation of the provisions of the
bill may be prohibited from registering as a legislative lobbyist
for a period not to exceed two years;

(4)  Allows an individual the right to communicate with public
officials and allows the use of lobbyists to monitor legislation
and testify for informational purposes only; and

(5)  Specifies that any state agency, political subdivision, or
private entity that violates the provisions of the bill will be
liable for a fine of between $1,000 and $5,000.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:26 am