STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 52nd Legislature (2009)

SENATE BILL 454	By:	Sykes

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to state government; amending 74 O.S. 2001, Section 4254, which relates to lobbying; prohibiting use of state funds to employ or retain lobbyist; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY     74 O.S. 2001, Section 4254, is amended to read as follows:
Section 4254.  A.  No state officer or state employee shall receive any additional compensation or reimbursement from any person for personally engaging in lobbying other than compensation or reimbursements provided by law for that member's job position.
B.  No state funds shall be used by a state governmental entity to employ or retain a lobbyist, as defined in Section 4249 of this title.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective July 1, 2009.
SECTION 3.  It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.

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