Expands lobbying restrictions to include local governing bodies in South Carolina.
The bill amends South Carolina's lobbying laws to include local governing bodies within the scope of lobbying restrictions. It defines "lobbying" to include influencing actions, votes, or failures to act by local governing bodies. It prohibits lobbyists from serving on local boards or commissions and requires registration of lobbyists' principals, including those acting on behalf of local governing bodies. The bill also mandates reporting of lobbyists' activities and expenditures related to local governing bodies and imposes penalties for violations.
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