Ethics Fines bill modifies South Carolina's ethics laws to require candidates to declare fines owed and restricts ballot access if fines exceed.

The South Carolina Ethics Fines bill amends the state's ethics laws by requiring candidates to declare any fines owed to the State Ethics Commission, Senate Ethics Committee, or House Ethics Committee. It also mandates that candidates cannot be placed on the ballot unless they are enrolled in a payment plan for fines exceeding $5,000 and are not in default. Additionally, the bill provides for a one-time reduction of outstanding fines balances over $5,000 to $5,000. This change aims to ensure transparency and accountability in political financing.

Ethics Fines bill modifies South Carolina's ethics laws to require candidates to declare fines owed and restricts ballot access if fines exceed.

The South Carolina Ethics Fines bill amends the state's ethics laws by requiring candidates to declare any fines owed to the State Ethics Commission, Senate Ethics Committee, or House Ethics Committee. It also mandates that candidates cannot be placed on the ballot unless they are enrolled in a payment plan for fines exceeding $5,000 and are not in default. Additionally, the bill provides for a one-time reduction of outstanding fines balances over $5,000 to $5,000. This change aims to ensure transparency and accountability in political financing.