South Carolina
What are the contribution limits for lobbyists?
A registered lobbyist is prohibited from making a contribution to a candidate if that lobbyist engages in lobbying the public office or public body for which the candidate is seeking election.
Are there lobbyist fundraising restrictions?
Yes, a lobbyist is prohibited from soliciting a campaign contribution to any member of the General Assembly, the governor, the lieutenant governor, any other statewide constitutional officer, any public official of any state agency who engaged in covered agency actions or any of their employees. A lobbyist, a lobbyist’s principal or a person acting on behalf of a lobbyist or a lobbyist’s principal may not host events to raise funds for public officials.
Is there a revolving door provision for former elected officials?
Yes, the governor, the lieutenant governor, any other statewide constitutional officer, a member of the General Assembly and a member of the immediate family of any of these public officials may not serve as a lobbyist during the time the official holds office and for one year after such public service ends.
Connecticut
What are the contribution limits for lobbyists?
- Lobbyists may contribute up to $100 to statewide and General Assembly candidates, candidate PACs and party committees. This limit applies to candidates participating in the state’s public funding program and those not participating;
- All contributions to publicly funded candidates are capped at $100—lobbyist contributions to publicly funded candidates are subject to the same limits as all other contributors. Lobbyist contributions are still capped at $100 for contributions to non-publicly funded candidates, although these candidates may accept greater amounts from other contributors.
Are there lobbyist fundraising restrictions?
Yes, lobbyists may not make or solicit contributions during a legislative session. Additionally, lobbyists are prohibited from hosting fundraisers for candidates, parties and political committees and “bundling” contributions. Bundling means forwarding five or more contributions to a single political committee.
Is there a revolving door provision for former elected officials?
Yes, elected officials are subject to a one-year “cooling off” period—they must wait one year after leaving office before lobbying the state.