Category: Oklahoma

Former Oklahoma lawmakers would have to wait two years before becoming lobbyists if recently considered legislation becomes law.  KFSM reports.

An Oklahoma legislator proposes a novel approach to avoid receiving lobbyists’ gifts here. As a way of helping legislators avoid going to these lengths to return gifts, I believe an online no gift list would draw a clear line in the sand by which legislators and lobbyists could establish a firm relationship based on professionalism. […]

This Oklahoman editorial discusses a proposed two year ban on lawmakers becoming lobbyists. Thirty-two of the estimated 385 registered lobbyists at the Legislature are former members of that body. Hiring one of them is a natural path toward influence because of the relationship these ex-lawmakers have with current ones.