Bills Assigned to Keyword - Ethics (6)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 7/23/2024


H 3270 Requires reporting on a statement of economic interest any gift with a value of $25 or more in a daySummary of the bill as introduced: Requires reporting on a statement of economic interests any gift with a value of $25 or more in a day or a total of $200 or more in a calendar year.
Sponsor: Weston Newton House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/10/2023
Keywords: Ethics House
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H 4561 Allows a candidate or public official to use campaign funds for dependent care of an immediate family member03.05.2024 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment allows elected officials to use a non-licensed provider if a licensed provider is unavailable. The amendment also adds a reporting requirement.02.29.2024 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows a candidate or public official to use campaign funds for dependent care of an immediate family member.
Sponsor: Elizabeth Wetmore House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 4/11/2024
Keywords: Ethics House
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H 4647 Requires public officials to file a statement of economic interest for three years after the public official ceases serviceSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires public officials to file a statement of economic interest for three years after the public official ceases service. This bill also adds additional reporting requirements including W-2 and 1099 forms, as well as other benefits received from scholarships and grants.
Sponsor: April Cromer House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/9/2024
Keywords: Ethics House
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H 4648 Prohibits a public official and family members of a public official from receiving any financial gain resulting from a governmental matterSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a public official and family members of a public official from receiving any financial gain resulting from a governmental matter or business.
Sponsor: April Cromer House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/9/2024
Keywords: Ethics House
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S 0395 Requires people who are elected or appointed to a special purpose district to file a statement of economic interestsSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires people who are elected or appointed to a special purpose district to file a statement of economic interests.
Sponsor: David Climer House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/17/2023
Keywords: Ethics
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S 0986 Requires a declaration by a candidate of fines owed to the State Ethics Commission, the Senate Ethics Committee or the House Ethics Committee Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a declaration by a candidate of fines owed to the State Ethics Commission, the Senate Ethics Committee or the House Ethics Committee. The bill also prohibits a candidate from being placed on the ballot unless they are enrolled in a payment plan for outstanding fines.
Sponsor: Greg Hembree House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/24/2024
Keywords: Elections Ethics
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Municipal Association of South Carolina
1411 Gervais St., PO Box 12109, Columbia, SC 29211
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