Bill Text: SC H3002 | 2013-2014 | 120th General Assembly | Introduced

South Carolina House Bill 3002 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Governor's office

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-01-08 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary [H3002 Detail]

Download: South_Carolina-2013-H3002-Introduced.html

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-17-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FROM EXPENDING PUBLIC FUNDS TO HIRE OR CONTRACT WITH A PERSON WHOSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LOBBYING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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. Notwithstanding another provision of law, it is unlawful for the Office of the Governor to expend public funds in order to hire or contract with a person whose activities include lobbying the General Assembly."

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