H.3176 would prohibit legislators and the governor from soliciting or accepting contributions any time the General Assembly is in session. There would still, however, be no limitations on the uses of campaign funds in the period they are allowed to solicit contributions – which is the major problem.
Prohibiting Legislators from Accepting Contributions during Session
BySouth Carolina Policy Council
Jan 15, 2015
By South Carolina Policy Council
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