H5181: Ethics Offense - Statute of Limitations

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 8-13-320, Relating To The Duties And Powers Of The State Ethics Commission, So As To Permit The State Ethics Commission To Take Action On A Complaint After Four Years Of An Alleged Violation If A Public Official Or Public Member Who Allegedly Committed A Violation Is In The Same Governmental Entity In Which The Alleged Violation Occurred; And By Amending Section 8-13-540, Relating To The Manner In Which Investigations And Hearings Are Conducted By The Senate And House Of Representatives Ethics Committees , So As To Permit An Ethics Committee To Take Action On A Complaint After Four Years Of An Alleged Violation If The Member Of The General Assembly Is In The Same Legislative Body In Which The Alleged Violation Occurred.