STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 53rd Legislature (2011)

SENATE BILL 551	By:	Sykes

AS INTRODUCED

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

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 November 1, 2011.

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