The bill S. 1130 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws to ensure that the heads of certified political parties are subject to the state's ethics, campaign practices, and lobbying laws. Specifically, it modifies Section 8-13-100 to include the head of each certified political party as a "public official," thereby holding them accountable under the state's ethics laws. Additionally, Section 8-13-1300 is amended to clarify that the head of each political party is also subject to campaign practices laws. Furthermore, Section 2-17-10 is revised to classify certified political parties as lobbyist's principals, meaning they must adhere to the state's lobbying regulations, and those acting on their behalf in lobbying activities will be recognized as lobbyists.

The bill includes several specific amendments: it defines "public official" to encompass the heads of certified political parties, establishes these parties as lobbyist's principals, and clarifies the definition of a lobbyist to include individuals representing certified political parties. These changes are intended to enhance transparency and accountability in political party operations and lobbying activities within the state. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
04/21/2026: 8-13-100, 8-13-1300, 2-17-10
Latest Version: 8-13-100, 8-13-1300, 2-17-10