Proposes a constitutional amendment that creates a prohibition on executive branch employees and statewide elected officials registering as lobbyists

HJR 20 proposes a constitutional amendment that would prohibit former Missouri statewide elected officials (like governors or state legislators) and executive branch employees in senior or supervisory roles from registering as paid lobbyists after December 3, 2026. It specifically bans these individuals from using prior access to the executive branch for private gain, such as negotiating contracts with their former agency or working as consultants on matters tied to their past decisions. The amendment also requires such former officials to disclose new employment with entities that contract with the executive branch to the Missouri Ethics Commission within 30 days, with disclosures made publicly available online. This amendment must be approved by Missouri voters in the 2026 election to take effect.