H3475

Lobbyists must report additional activities to the State Ethics Commission and prohibited contributions are defined.

The bill amends South Carolina law to require lobbyists to file additional reports with the State Ethics Commission when they engage in lobbying activities or have work-related contacts with members or employees of the Public Service Commission or the Office of Regulatory Staff. These reports must be filed within ten days of the activity or contact. The bill also prohibits certain contributions and expenditures by committees or ballot measure committees, and it bans public officials, public members, or public employees of the Public Service Commission or the Office of Regulatory Staff from.