Vote Yes on this bill if you want county and larger local officials barred from taking paid lobbying jobs on the side so the public can have more trust that decisions are being made for residents, not private clients.

Organizations that support this bill may include government ethics groups, anti-corruption watchdogs, and taxpayer advocacy organizations that want to prevent conflicts of interest among local officials.

Vote No on this bill if you want local officials to keep the freedom to do paid lobbying outside their government role and believe current rules are enough without adding a criminal penalty.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include local government associations, public officials' groups, and lobbying or consulting organizations that see the ban as too broad or limiting outside work.