South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004

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Bill 3187

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COMMITTEE REPORT

April 9, 2003

H. 3187

Introduced by Reps. Merrill, Viers, Stille, Walker, Richardson and Cotty

S. Printed 4/9/03--H.

Read the first time January 14, 2003.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3187) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 2-17-55 so as to prohibit the use of public funds to employ or contract, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

/ SECTION    1.    Chapter 17, Title 2 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 2-17-55.    It is unlawful for a state agency, authority, or department to directly or indirectly hire or retain an independent contractor as a lobbyist as defined in Section 2-17-10(13). The provisions of this section do not include foundations established by state-sponsored universities or institutions of higher education which do not receive appropriated funds on an annual basis."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

JAMES H. HARRISON for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-17-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO EMPLOY OR CONTRACT WITH A LOBBYIST AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Chapter 17, Title 2 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 2-17-55.    It is unlawful for a state agency, instrumentality, or department to expend public funds in order to employ or contract with a lobbyist as defined in Section 2-17-10(13). The provisions of this section do not include:

(1)    appearances by the administrative head of a state agency, instrumentality, or department before a public body by specific request;

(2)    authorized employees of the General Assembly, Office of the Governor, State Supreme Court, the State Budget and Control Board, or the Department of Revenue, whose duties are to assess the impact of proposals which affect the administration of state government."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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