Lobbying Ban for 10 Years After Conviction for Specified Crimes

The Commission unanimously approved introducing an ordinance to prohibit convicted individuals from registering as paid lobbyists for 10 years after conviction for crimes such as bribery, public theft, and honest services fraud. The ban was amended from 20 years to 10 years via a friendly amendment from Commissioner Matlow. Public comment was mixed, with some opposing barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals and others supporting a permanent ban.