5.__Representation before state agency or state employee.__A Legislator may not represent a person for compensation before a state agency or authority or employee of a state agency or authority, except:

A.__For attorneys or other professional persons engaged in the conduct of their profession;

B.__At an open hearing; or

C.__In a matter before the Bureau of Revenue Services that involves the representation of a client in connection with a tax matter.

This subsection does not apply to representation by a Legislator acting in that Legislator's official capacity.

6.__Contract with governmental agency or department.__A Legislator or business with which a Legislator is associated may not enter into any contract with the State or an agency of the State that is to be paid out of governmental funds, unless that contract has been awarded through a process of public notice and competitive bidding.

7.__Unlawful compensation. A Legislator may not directly or indirectly ask for, give, receive or agree to receive any compensation, gift, reward or gratuity from a source except the State for performing, omitting or deferring the performance of any official duty, unless otherwise authorized by law.

8.__Prohibitions; former Legislators. Except as provided in subsection 5, for 12 months following the date on which an individual ceases to be a Legislator, that individual may not make, on behalf of any person other than a governmental entity, any formal or informal appearance before or negotiate with any officer, member or employee of a state agency or quasi state agency with which that Legislator conducted official business.

9.__Personal business.__This section does not prohibit former Legislators from conducting personal business with the State.

§1014-B.__Conflict of interest