Legislation with Tracking Level = Work (66)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 5/1/2024


H 3015 Condemnation and tax creditsProvides option of property tax credit or state income tax credit instead of just compensation for the value of property subject to condemnation for the purpose of building a sidewalk or bicycle path Revenue Impact Statement available for this bill.
Sponsor: W.D. Smith House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate Referred to Committee on Finance SJ-11 Status Date: 4/25/2007
Keywords: Just Compensation
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H 3025 Immigration assistance providers2.27.07 The House Judiciary committee passed this bill favorably will amendments. The amendment is to include the Fair Trade Practice Act. Summary: Provides for registration and other requirements for people engaged in the profession of providing immigration assistance.
Sponsor: Viers House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry SJ-15 Status Date: 3/7/2007
Keywords: Immigration
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H 3026 Local enforcement of Federal Immigration and Custom Laws1.16.08 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee postponed their meeting today until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) morning. 02.27.07 The House Judiciary committee recommitted this bill to the subcommittee. 02.14.07 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee reported this bill out favorable with no amendments. 1.24.07 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill today. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Chief and the Sheriff's Association spoke to the committee on the issue of adding more responsibilities for law enforcement officers. They also addressed the lack of resources to enforce these responsibilities. Law enforcement officials also addressed the difficulty of conducting investigations that involve immigrants. Summary: Directs SLED Chief to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding between the state and the Department of Justice or the Department of Homeland Security for the enforcement of federal immigration and customs laws. Also requires reasonable efforts by local law enforcement officials to determine nationality of people charged with felonies or DUI.  
Sponsor: Viers House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gullick Status Date: 1/30/2007
Keywords: Immigration
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H 3029 Public employers to register with the Federal Work Authorization Program1.16.08 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee postponed their meeting today until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) morning. 2.27.07 The House Judiciary committee recommitted this bill to the subcommittee. Requires public employers of the state to register and participate in the federal work authorization program. Summary: Prohibits public employers of the state from entering into contracts for services unless the contractors and subcontractors comply with the federal work authorization program and verifying information on all employees.
Sponsor: Viers House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-27 Status Date: 1/9/2007
Keywords: General Governance Immigration
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H 3032 Illegal Aliens Study Committee 02.27.07 The House Judiciary committee amended this bill and passed it out of committee with a favorable report. The amendment changes language to say that the Associations may 'recommend' members of the study committee instread of 'appoint.' 02.14.07 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee reported this bill out favorable with no amendments. 1.24.07 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill today. Summary: Creates a study committee to study appropriate enforcement of federal and state laws relating to the presence of illegal aliens in SC and to recommend legislative changes as appropriate.   Fiscal Impact Statement available for this bill.
Sponsor: Viers House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate Conference committee appointed McConnell, Verdin, and Sheheen Status Date: 5/15/2008
Keywords: Immigration
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H 3037 Verifying Lawful presence1.16.08 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee postponed their meeting today until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) morning. Summary: Requires a state agency or political subdivision of the state to verify the lawful presence of a person seeking to obtain public benefits.
Sponsor: Viers House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-30 Status Date: 1/9/2007
Keywords: Immigration
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H 3041 Legal residents get preferential treatment in the state Procurement CodeProvides that a vendor and its employees must be legal residents of SC to take advantage of the state residential preference in the state consolidated procurement code.
Sponsor: Talley House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Ways and Means HJ-15 Status Date: 1/23/2007
Keywords: Immigration Procurement
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H 3052 Taking of Private Property Private property may not be condemned by eminent domain for any purpose or benefit including but not limited to the purpose or benefit of economic development, unless condemnation is for public use. Exempts use of eminent domain for the limited purpose of remedying blight. General Assembly may provide for the private use of condemned property under certain conditions.
Sponsor: Coleman House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary SJ-21 Status Date: 1/31/2007
Keywords: Eminent Domain
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H 3060 Illegal Aliens and Public Employment Act02.14.07 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill today. 1.24.07 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill today. Summary: Requires public employers of the state to register and participate in the federal work authorization program. Prohibits public employers of the state from entering into contracts for services unless the contractors and subcontractors comply with the federal work authorization program verifying info on all new employees.  
Sponsor: Ceips House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-21 Status Date: 1/16/2007
Keywords: Immigration
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H 3067 Reforming eminent domain procedures02.01.07 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill. Subcommittee members decided that more work was needed on the bills. Summary: Provides for procedures required of counties and municipalities before they may exercise eminent domain. Limits the exercise of eminent domain by counties and municipalities for slum clearance and redevelopment of blighted areas to provided required procedures. Gives owner of condemned property the right of first refusal if condemning agency does not use the property for intended purpose or it contemplates a sale to another party. Changes definition of "blighted," "just compensation" and "public use" and amends definition of terms related to TIF for municipalities and counties.
Sponsor: Coleman House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-43 Status Date: 1/9/2007
Keywords: Eminent Domain Just Compensation
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H 3068 Illegal Immigration Reform Act1.16.08 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee postponed their meeting today until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) morning. 2.14.07 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill today. 1.24.07 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill today. Summary: Requires public employees of the state to register and participate in the Federal Work Authorization Program. Disallows a deductible business expense under certain circumstances unless the person employed is an authorized employee. Requires reasonable efforts by local law enforcement officials to determine the nationality of people charged with felonies or DUI offenses. Provides requirements for people engaged in the profession of providing immigration assistance and also requires that state agency or political subdivision to verify the lawful presence of a person seeking to obtain public benefits. Creates a study committee to study appropriate enforcement of federal and state laws related to presence of illegal aliens.
Sponsor: Viers House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-44 Status Date: 1/9/2007
Keywords: Immigration
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H 3092 Red Light Running ActAuthorizes local governments to adopt ordinances for the civil enforcement of certain traffic laws using traffic control monitoring systems.
Sponsor: Hamilton House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-56 Status Date: 1/9/2007
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3119 Statewide smoking ban5.08.07 The House Judiciary committee recommitted this bill to subcommittee. 4.18.07 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The subcommittee amended the bill to resemble the Senate version S 186. Summary: Prohibits smoking in restaurants, bars, lounge areas and recreational facilities. Deletes maximum criminal penalty from a fine of $25 and provides a minimum criminal penalty of a fine not less than $50.
Sponsor: Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Cotty Status Date: 1/11/2007
Keywords: Smoking Ban
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H 3141 Omnibus Security and Immigration Compliance Act1.16.08 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee postponed their meeting today until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) morning. 02.14.07 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill today. 1.24.07 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill today. Summary: Creates Omnibus Security and Immigration Compliance Act that requires public and private employers of the state to register and participate in the Federal Work Authorization Program. Prohibits public and private employers from entering into a contract for services unless the contractor and subcontractor comply with the Federal Work Authorization Program in verifying information on all new employees. Denies violators access to state-conferred economic incentives. Excepts an employee from Workers' Compensation Benefits and an employer from Workers' Compensation and Common Law protections if the employee's presence in the United states is unlawful. Creates the offense of  "criminal extortion" or "blackmail" of an immigrant and provides penalties.
Sponsor: Davenport House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-80 Status Date: 1/9/2007
Keywords: Immigration
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H 3148 Immigration Compliance Act of 20081.16.08 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee postponed their meeting today until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) morning. 02.14.07 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill. 02.01.07 - The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill. Subcommittee members decided that more work was needed on the bills. Summary: Requires verification of a person receiving welfare, health, disability, public or assisted housing, food assistance, unemployment, retirement or other similar benefits provided by the state or a political subdivision. Makes it unlawful for the state or a political subdivision to provide these benefits. Person may not receive services from a hospital licensed in this state unless the person verifies that he or she is lawfully present in the state. Provides an exception for emergency medical services. Prevents child from attending public school in this state if parents cannot prove they are legally present. Creates felony offense of illegal alien trespass and provides for forfeiture of property, monies, negotiable instruments, securities and other things of value when a person commits this offense. Similar to H3141.
Sponsor: M.A. Pitts House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: E.H.Pitts Status Date: 1/10/2008
Keywords: Immigration
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H 3407 Observance of Sunshine Week resolutionRecognizes the week of March 11 as Sunshine Week (MASC is a partner with the SC Press Association in recognizing this observance)
Sponsor: Ott House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate Referred to Subcommittee: Martin (ch), Malloy, Campsen, Williams Status Date: 3/23/2007
Keywords: FOIA
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H 3576 Blue Laws exemptionsDecreases the annual amount of accommodations taxes needed for a county to collect to be exempt from the Blue Laws from $900,000 to $900. Revenue Impact Statement available for this bill.
Sponsor: E.H. Pitts House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brady Status Date: 2/28/2007
Keywords: Accommodations/Hospitality Taxes Economic Development
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H 3633 Eminient Domain Study CommitteeExtends the deadline of the Eminent Domain Study Committee's report from March 15, 2007 to March 30, 2007. Similar bill (S 0529)
Sponsor: Edge House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-5 Status Date: 3/6/2007
Keywords: Eminent Domain Growth Just Compensation
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H 3639 Smoking ordinancesProvides that a county or municipality by ordinance may prohibit smoking in designated locations within its jurisdiction.
Sponsor: Skelton House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brady Status Date: 3/13/2007
Keywords: General Governance Smoking Ban
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H 3792 Public Notice Web SitesAuthorizes publication of public or legal notices though public notice web sites.
Sponsor: Duncan House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-92 Status Date: 3/27/2007
Keywords: Courts General Governance
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H 3800 Amend Millage Rate Cap formula to replace negative percentages with zeroAmends the millage cap formula to replace a negative percentage in the CPI and/or a negative percentage in the population with a zero.  
Sponsor: Gullick House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Ways and Means HJ-96 Status Date: 3/27/2007
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Property Taxes
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H 3830 Amend definitions and procedures for adopting redevelopment plans for TIFs. Summary: Requires a study paid for by the municipality and prepared by a firm with a national reputation or by a college with experience in development plans that states but for the use of the TIF the redevelopment plan will not work. Fiscal Impact Statement available for this bill.
Sponsor: Perry House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate Referred to Committee on Finance SJ-27 Status Date: 4/25/2007
Keywords: Economic Development Finance/Revenue/Taxes Property Taxes
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H 3848 Fee in Lieu of Property TaxesAmends qualification criteria for Fee in Lieu of property taxes. Disallows municipalities and special purpose districts from receiving and retaining revenues from payments in lieu of taxes. Revenue Impact Statement available for this bill.
Sponsor: Kirsh House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Ways and Means HJ-10 Status Date: 4/11/2007
Keywords: Economic Development Property Taxes
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H 3896 Fee in lieu of property taxesAmends qualification criteria for Fee in Lieu of property taxes. Disallows municipalities and special purpose districts from receiving and retaining revenue from payments in lieu of taxes. This bill is similar to H3848. Revenue Impact Statement available for this bill.
Sponsor: Kirsh House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Ways and Means HJ-14 Status Date: 4/17/2007
Keywords: Economic Development Property Taxes
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H 4102 Business License TaxChanges the application of the business license tax from gross income to net income and excludes home-based businesses  from the county and municipal business license tax. 
Sponsor: Merrill House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House Referred to Committee on Ways and Means HJ-80 Status Date: 5/16/2007
Keywords: Business Licensing Finance/Revenue/Taxes
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