It's common for legislators to become lobbyists immediately following their time in office. This creates significant ethical challenges and can result in a severely uneven playing field for grassroots organizations and individual activists attempting to influence policies. Requiring former legislators to "cool off" before they return to lobby their former colleagues stops the revolving door and levels the playing field.

Policies that require a cooling-off period vary in length and we want to hear from YOU about what Minnesota needs! Keep in mind that our legislature and constitutional offices serve the following terms:

• Minnesota House of Representatives: 2 years
• Minnesota Senate: 4 years
• Constitutional offices: 4 years