Legislation Assigned to the House Judy Committee (126)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 3/27/2024


H 3003 Allows college and university identification cards as acceptable forms of ID to voteSummary of the bill as introduced: Includes a college or university identification card containing a photograph as another form of identification authorized to be accepted to vote.
Sponsor: J. Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.S.McLeod Status Date: 1/10/2013
Keywords: Elections
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H 3005 Establishes early voting proceduresSummary of the bill as introduced: Establishes early voting procedures in elections.
Sponsor: Bakari T. Sellers House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.S.McLeod Status Date: 1/10/2013
Keywords: Elections
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H 3012 Estabishes Citizen Relations Committees in each countySummary of the bill as introduced: Establishes a citizen relations committee within each county.
Sponsor: William "Bill" Clyburn House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: General Governance
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H 3022 Requires municipal courts to use set off debt collectionSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires a municipal court to utilize the setoff debt collection act on debts due and owing for over a year.
Sponsor: William G. "Bill" Herbkersman House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
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H 3024 Adds firefighter to the list of mandatory child abuse reporters05.20.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.05.14.2014 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment reduces the fine amount from $5000 to the current $500 and strikes any refernce to waiver of Tort Claims Act protections.04.29.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee recommitted this bill to the subcommittee.04.15.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda. 04.08.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.04.01.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.03.25.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.03.18.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.03.11.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Adds several new positions to the list of mandatory child abuse reporters including firefighters and removes a government’s Tort Claims Act immunity if a school or college administrator employed by the government fails to report known abuse.
Sponsor: Peter M. McCoy, Jr. House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Coleman (ch), Shealy, Turner Status Date: 2/11/2014
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3036 Allows expungement of criminal records when a person applies for a pardonSummary of the bill as introduced: Permits a person who applies for a pardon for certain offenses to request the Board of Paroles and Pardons reccomend the expungement of criminal records.
Sponsor: J. Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Courts Public Safety
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H 3039 Requires certain statements to be video recorded during a custodial interrogationSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires certain statements made during a custodial interrogation to be video recorded.
Sponsor: J. Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Police
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H 3040 Requires property seized by a law enforcement agency be returned within 30 daysSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires any property seized by a law enforcement agency with or without a warrant to be returned to the owner within 30 days of its seizure unless a court determines that probable cause exists to allow the law enforcement agency to maintain possession.
Sponsor: J. Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3041 Requires people arrested for DUI to choose between a breath or blood testSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires that a person arrested for driving under the influence be offered the choice between taking a breath or blood test to determine the presence of alcohol or drugs in the system.
Sponsor: J. Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3043 Creates the SC Department of Law Enforcement and Public SafetySummary of the bill as introduced: Creates the SC Department of Law Enforcement and Public Safety.
Sponsor: Michael A. Pitts House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3045 Requires community notification of animal abusersSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires the registration and community notification of animal abusers.
Sponsor: Deborah A. Long House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3046 Friendship Nine ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Establishes a procedure where a person may obtain a pardon for a conviction for conduct related to protesting or challenging a state law, or county or municipal ordinance whose purpose was to maintain racial segregation or racial discrimination.
Sponsor: John Richard C. King House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Courts
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H 3051 Includes commission of a violent crime under the bond revocation statuteSummary of the bill as introduced: Includes the commission of a subsequent violent crime by a person released on bond in the purview of the authority of the circuit court to revoke  bond.  
Sponsor: Harry B. "Chip" Limehouse III House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sottile, Daning Status Date: 4/9/2013
Keywords: Courts
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H 3053 Adds additional penalties for carrying a firearm into a business selling alcoholSummary of the bill as introduced: Adds additional penalties for carrying a firearm into a business selling alcoholic liquors, beer or wine when a sign is posted prohibiting concealable weapons, and refusing to leave or remove the firearm from the premises when asked while consuming liquor, beer or wine.
Sponsor: Bill Taylor House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Newton, Erickson, Patrick, Herbkersman Status Date: 2/21/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3058 Allows certification by a magistrate of certain legal gaming machinesSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows for the certification of legal gaming machines, boards and other devices by a magistrate. The bill also requires the certification to be in writing and a fee charged for the certification.
Sponsor: J. Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Gaming
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H 3059 Prohibits the confiscation of a cell phone at an investigationSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a law enforcement officer from confiscating or seizing a cell phone, video recorder or other electronic recording device at the scene of a law enforcement investigation or lawful arrest unless its use substantially impedes or interferes with the investigation or arrest.
Sponsor: J. Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3064 Creates the offense of attempted murder of a law enforcement officerSummary of the bill as introduced: Creates the offense of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
Sponsor: Peter M. McCoy, Jr. House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: V.S.Moss Status Date: 1/17/2013
Keywords: Police
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H 3070 Lollis's LawSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires the clerk of court of the municipal court and a magistrate or his designated clerk to send a summons or other written notification changing  a court date by certified letter ot the defendant or the defendant's attorney.
Sponsor: Michael A. Pitts House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Courts
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H 3072 Prohibits an employer from keeping an employee from storing ammunition in a carSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibit a business entity, property owner or public or private employer from creating or maintaining a policy that prohibits a person from storing legally possessed ammunition or a firearm in an enclosed compartment area in a locked motor vehicle.
Sponsor: Garry R. Smith House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hixon Status Date: 1/24/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3074 Reissuing uniform traffic tickets 02.26.2013 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.21.2013 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. Summary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes law enforcement officers and other persons authorized to prosecute those offenses to reissue a uniform traffic ticket for another offense incident to a plea negotiation for agreement.
Sponsor: Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 3/7/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3077 Increases the civil jurisdiction of the magistrates court Summary of the bill as introduced: Increases the civil jurisdiction of the magistrates court from $7,500 to $15,000.
Sponsor: Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Courts
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H 3083 Requires certain other disclosures on statements of economic interestsSummary of the bill as introduced: Adds several other disclosures including goods, services, contracts and employment required to be included by a filer on a statement of economic interests.
Sponsor: G. Murrell Smith, Jr. House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: V.S.Moss Status Date: 1/17/2013
Keywords: Elections
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H 3145 Requires a fee for filing an expedited tenant ejectment 03.05.2013 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment defines malicious property damage and substantial property damage.02.26.2013 The House Judiciary committee adjourned debate on this bill.02.19.2013 The House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.02.07.2013 The House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides a magistrates fee for filing an expedited tenant ejectment by a landlord.
Sponsor: Chip Huggins House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Malloy (ch), S.Martin, Young Status Date: 5/6/2013
Keywords: General Governance
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H 3147 Modifies the requirements of an employee seeking workers' compensation04.09.2014 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.04.23.2013 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment changes the language to only apply if mental injury arises from law enforcement officer's direct involvement in or subjection to the use of deadly force in the line of duty.04.18.2013 The House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment makes the bill only apply to those employed as law enforcement officers.02.26.2013 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment adds emergency medical technicians to the list of employees.02.19.2013 The House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment limits the bill to police and fire and includes a requirement of medical evidence.02.07.2013 The House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Modifies the requirements of an employee seeking workers' compensation for personal injury caused by stress, mental injury or mental illness. The bill also would make it possible for any employee to file a successful workers’ compensation claim for job-related mental illness by removing the elements of unusual and extraordinary conditions and eliminating the need to prove the mental condition with medical evidence.  
Sponsor: Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Gregory (ch), McElveen, Turner Status Date: 1/31/2014
Keywords: Workers' Comp
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H 3152 Prohibits use of public funds to hire lobbyistsSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the use of public funds to contract with a person whose activities include lobbying.
Sponsor: James H. Merrill House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Thayer Status Date: 4/24/2013
Keywords: General Governance
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