South Carolina Senate Bill 896/HB 4356 (2008)

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Senate Bill 896, also known as the Appropriations Bill Earmark Disclosure Act, was introduced in the Senate on January 8, 2008. Concurrently, House Bill 4356, identical to SB 896, was introduced into the House.

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[edit] Intent

The bill provides for disclosure of detailed information about earmarks requested by members of the General Assembly. It also provides definitions related to disclosure and provides for enforcement of the disclosure requirements.

[edit] Earmark Disclosure

The bill sets out that the process for requesting an earmark must be made in writing on a form jointly designed by the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee. This form must include:

  • The member's name
  • Specifics of the earmark request (county or municipality it is steered to, if not statewide)
  • Purpose to be accomplished by earmark
  • Other information as the form requests

The form must be filed with the clerk of House Ways and Means Committee or Senate Finance Committee. All requests must be date and time stamped when filed, and be posted on the General Assembly's website within three business days.

The bill would take effect upon approval from the Governor and apply to appropriations made for each fiscal year beginning June 30, 2008.

[edit] Current Status

The Senate Bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on 01/08/2008.[1] The House Bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means on 01/08/2008.[2]

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[edit] References

  1. ↑ South Carolina Senate Bill 896 overview
  2. ↑ South Carolina House Bill 4356 overview
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