Mike Chapman — Mike's biography was described as a little long in the draft annual report.
Mike Chapman — Mike Chapman argues that the opinion should begin from the constitutional premise that the legislature is part-time and members may have outside employment, including legal work representing clients before state agencies. He supports adding cautions to make clear when an attorney is speaking or acting on behalf of a client rather than as a legislator, emphasizing the need for clarity and compliance. He also says the draft appears inconsistent with prior opinions on outside employment, citing Senator Gaynor as an example.
David Hackney — Representative David Hackney was welcomed to the meeting after arriving, explained that he would have preferred to attend in person but could not because he did not have a room number, and then noted that he was present now.
David Hackney — David Hackney is called on to speak about the advisory opinion and responds that, given the legislature is part-time, he does not support a blanket prohibition on members representing clients. He says conflicts of interest and using a legislative position to gain favor for a client should still be prohibited, and adds that a total ban on representing clients before state agencies would be too broad. He then raises a follow-up question based on an issue that came up while he was working on the matter.
Jamie Pedersen — The speaker addresses Jamie as part of the group being asked for thoughts on the advisory opinion.
Jamie Pedersen — The speaker says they like Jamie's idea of emphasizing that legislators are part-time and have outside jobs.
Keith Wagoner — Mike Chapman refers to Keith as his seatmate in the discussion.
Amy Walen — Used as an example of a legislator being criticized for a committee decision that some attributed to her outside job.
Mike Steele — Referenced as making a good argument about the issue being discussed.