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South Carolina Legislature
South Carolina Legislature

Ethics Committee
Message from Chairman
Sean M. Bennett
District 38, Dorchester County
Welcome to the South Carolina Senate Ethics Committee.
Contact Information
Post Office Box 11867
Columbia, South Carolina 29211
Room 205 Gressette Building
Telephone: (803) 212-6410


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MembersAdvisory OpinionsGeneral Information
2019-1. SEI and Appointments
2016-1. Legislative Special Interest Caucuses
2016-2. Filing Requirements for Campaign Banking Statements
2015-1. Use of Campaign Funds - Personal Vehicle Reimbursements
2007-1. The 45 Day-Rule
2004-1. Contacting Judiciary Members
2002-1. Election Related Communications
2002-2. Judiciary Candidate Endorsements
1997-1. Use of Campaign Funds - Loan Reimbursements
1997-2. Use of Campaign Funds - Donations
1997-3. Voting Recusal - Service on Boards and Commissions
1997-4. Use of Campaign Funds - News columns and Newsletters
1996-1. Definition of Candidate and In-Kind Contributions
1996-2. Voting Recusal - Relationships with Political Subdivisions
1995-1. Use of Campaign Funds - Sponsoring Events / Events Honoring Officials
1995-2. Accepting Educational Materials
1994-1. Soliciting Contributions for Federal Campaigns
1994-2. Voting Recusal - Judicial Elections
1994-3. Accepting Honorary Memberships
1993-1. College Board Candidate Endorsements
1993-2. Use of Campaign Funds - Party Dues. Donations. and Legal Research
1993-3. Invitations from Lobbyist's Principals
1993-4. Use of Campaign Funds - Gifts, Dues, Donations, Meals, and Trips
1993-5. Reporting Requirements for Candidates Elected by the General Assembly
1993-6. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
1993-7. Use of Campaign Funds - Ordinary Expenses
1992-1. Candidate Campaign Committees
1992-2. Filing Requirements for Initial Campaign Reports
1992-3. In-kind Contributions - Legal Research
1992-4. Invitations to Events and Speaking Engagements
1992-5. Client Representation before County Councils
1992-6. Invitations to Events and Complimentary Tickets
1992-7. Voting Recusal - Agency, Board, and Commission Elections
1992-8. Business Interests with Lobbyist's Principals
1992-9. Accepting Contributions from Federal Campaign Funds
1992-10. Accepting Trip Invitations
1992-11. Economic Interests and Conflicts of Interest
1992-12. Joint Fundraising Events
1992-13. Reimbursements from Lobbyist's Principals
1992-14. Campaign Fund Transfers
1992-15. Lobbying after Retirement
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