Rep. PACE proposes the following amendment (LC-235.HA0001H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:

SECTION X. Section 8-13-100(1)(b) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

 (b) "Anything of value" or "thing of value" does not mean:
   (i) printed informational or promotional material, not to exceed ten dollars in monetary value;
   (ii) items of nominal value, not to exceed ten dollars, containing or displaying promotional material;
   (iii) a personalized plaque or trophy with a value that does not exceed one hundred fifty dollars;
   (iv) educational material of a nominal value directly related to the public official's, public member's, or public employee's official responsibilities;
   (v) an honorary degree bestowed upon a public official, public member, or public employee by a public or private university or college; or
   (vi) promotional or marketing items offered to the general public on the same terms and conditions without regard to status as a public official or public employee.; or
   (vii) a campaign contribution properly received and reported under the provisions of this chapter.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.