Advisory Opinions: Lobbying

AO 2008-11: Application of Post-State Employment Provisions on Interim State Positions

*rule 6.2. We have reviewed Iowa Code chapter 68B and except as set out below, the Board does not find an exception for serving in an interim position in state

AO 2008-01: Acceptance of Employment with Law Firm after Leaving Iowa Finance Authority

The language of the statute does not seek to prohibit former state officials and employees from being involved in “programs,” but in a “case, proceeding, or app

AO 2009-08: Assisting in Securing Grant as State Employee and then Working for Grant Recipient

We believe that your conduct does not rise to the level of being “directly concerned” or “personally participated” as contemplated by the statute. 

AO 2009-07: Restrictions in Iowa Code section 68B.7 Clarified by Statutory Amendment

Iowa Code section 68B.7 limits the ability of state officials and state employees from accepting employment for two years after leaving state government.  Due t

AO 2019-04: Early Childhood Iowa Area Boards may use state funds to pay membership fees to an association that expends a portion of its budget to lobby

Early Childhood Iowa Area Boards may use state funds to pay membership fees to an association that expends a portion of its budget to lobby

AO 2013-04: Governor's former Chief of Staff engaging in government affairs and relations work

Mr. Boeyink shall not act as a lobbyist before the Governor’s office or before any state agency, official, or employee with whom he had substantial and regular