A Democratic state representative has introduced a bill that would restrict when an individual could be employed as a lobbyist after leaving the state legislature. State representative Dana Wachs from Eau Claire says the measure would prohibit any state lawmaker from becoming a lobbyist for 12 months after leaving office. Wachs says the bill will ensure that legislators serve their constituents without a goal of cashing in for a high-paying special interest job later. Wachs says his so-called Revolving Door bill is getting bipartisan support. Of the 29 total co-sponsors, 11 are Republicans including Senate co-author Duey Stroebel from Saukville.
