Bills Assigned to Keyword - Week of 03.05.2018 (25)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/22/2024


H 3264 Prohibits a law enforcement agency from using any participant in a drug court proceeding as a confidential informant03.07.2018 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a law enforcement agency from using any participant in a drug court proceeding as a confidential informant.
Sponsor: Cezar McKnight House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robinson-Simpson Status Date: 1/12/2017
Keywords: House Police Week of 03.05.2018
Of Interest
H 3448 Removes the one year limitation during which the employee is protected from adverse employment action from a public employer03.06.2018 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.01.2018 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Removes the one year limitation during which the employee is protected from adverse employment action from a public employer.
Sponsor: Laurie Funderburk House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/4/2018
Keywords: Employment/Personnel Week of 01.09.2017 Week of 02.26.2018 Week of 03.05.2018
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H 3529 Allows only the General Assembly to regulate plastic bags and other containers04.12.2018 The Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment allows municipalities to ban the use of auxiliary containers on any property or waterway owned or maintained by a county or municipality, including but not limited to tidelands, wetlands and public beaches. The amendment also increased the fine municipalities can charge to $1000. 03.15.2018 The Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Regulatory and Local Government subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. Senators Massey, Williams, Gambrell and Corbin voted in favor of the bill. Senators Sabb, Setzler and Davis voted against the bill.03.07.2018 The Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Regulatory and Local Government subcommittee did not take action on this bill.02.01.2017 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.25.2017 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Business and Commerce subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment clarifies that trash collection is not impacted by this bill. Tiger Wells testified against this bill. Summary of the bill as introduced: Bans local governments from passing ordinances to regulate the use, disposition, sale, or any imposition of any prohibition, restriction, fee imposition, or taxation of plastic bags and other auxiliary containers.
Sponsor: Eric Bedingfield House Com: LCI Senate Com: LCI
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 4/18/2018
Keywords: General Governance Week of 01.16.2017 Week of 01.23.2017 Week of 01.30.2017 Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.12.2018 Week of 04.09.2018
Graveyard
H 4112 Requires SC DHEC to develop a nonopioid directive form to allow a person to deny or refuse administering or prescribing a controlled substance that contains an opioid03.07.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only makes technical changes.02.21.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Health and Environmental Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires SC DHEC to develop a nonopioid directive form to allow a person to deny or refuse administering or prescribing a controlled substance that contains an opioid.
Sponsor: Eric Bedingfield House Com: MMPMA Senate Com:
Status: Recommitted to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Status Date: 3/21/2018
Keywords: General Governance Week of 02.19.2018 Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 04.03.2017
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H 4117 Creates an additional exception in the confidentiality of data in the prescription drug monitoring program 04.19.2018 The Senate Medical Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. As soon as the amendment is available, it will be posted in the tracking system. 04.17.2018 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.03.07.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only makes technical changes.02.21.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Health and Environmental Affairs subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill. Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates an additional exception in the confidentiality of data in the prescription drug monitoring program to allow data to be given to drug courts.
Sponsor: Phyllis Henderson House Com: MMPMA Senate Com: MA
Status: Act No. 212 Status Date: 5/31/2018
Keywords: General Governance Week of 02.19.2018 Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 04.03.2017 Week of 04.16.2018
Passed
H 4162 South Carolina Inclusionary Zoning Act03.22.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.08.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Local Government and Public Affairs subcommittee reported the bill out of subcommittee with an unfavorable report.02.22.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Military, Local Government and Public Affairs subcommittee did not give this bill a favorable report. The bill failed to be reported out of subcommittee.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows counties and municipalities to use inclusionary zoning strategies to increase the availability of affordable housing.
Sponsor: David Mack House Com: MMPMA Senate Com:
Status: Recommitted to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Status Date: 5/1/2018
Keywords: Planning/Zoning Week of 02.19.2018 Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.19.2018 Week of 04.17.2017
Of Interest
H 4177 Allows political subdivisions to contract with the S.C. DOT to assist in turnpike facilities03.06.2018 The House Ways and Means Transportation subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows political subdivisions to contract with the SC DOT to assist in turnpike facilities.
Sponsor: Alan Clemmons House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 4/25/2017
Keywords: Transportation Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 04.24.2017
Of Interest
H 4421 South Carolina Electric Consumer Bill of Rights Act03.06.2018 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment removes electric cities, electric cooperatives and the Public Service Authority from the provisions of the bill.03.01.2018 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.02.22.2018 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides statewide net metering standards for any electric utility.
Sponsor: James Smith House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: Roll call Yeas-61 Nays-44 Status Date: 4/10/2018
Keywords: House Utilities Week of 02.19.2018 Week of 02.26.2018 Week of 03.05.2018
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H 4442 Allows an employer to grant a specific amount of additional paid leave each year to attend elementary or secondary school conferences or activities during work hours03.06.2018 The House Ways and Means Legislative subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows an employer to grant a specific amount of additional paid leave each year to attend elementary or secondary school conferences or activities during work hours.
Sponsor: Robert Williams House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords: Employment/Personnel House Week of 03.05.2018
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H 4458 Ensures cigarette butts, cigarette component litter and deceased animals are included in the litter statute04.24.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment increases the per hour fee to pay out of participating in a litter pickup. The amendment also requires data to be tracked regarding the number and demographic break down of those paying the fee.04.17.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.03.13.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.08.2018 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.01.25.2018 THe House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee. The full committee also adopted a technical amendment.01.24.2018 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Environmental Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment ensures local ordinances related to property maintenance are not affected by this bill. Summary of the bill as introduced: Ensures cigarette butts, cigarette component litter and deceased animals are included in the litter statute.
Sponsor: Jeffrey Johnson House Com: ANREA Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 214 Status Date: 5/31/2018
Keywords: General Governance House Week of 01.22.2018 Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.12.2018 Week of 04.16.2018 Week of 04.23.2018
Passed
H 4479 Prohibits anyone who has a pending allegation of misconduct from being employed as a law enforcement officer or as a telecommunications operator04.24.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.17.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.03.13.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.07.2018 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.02.13.2018 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.02.08.2018 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment gives the officer the right to a speedy hearing.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits anyone who has a pending allegation of misconduct from being employed as a law enforcement officer or as a telecommunications operator.
Sponsor: Edward Tallon House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 215 Status Date: 5/31/2018
Keywords: House Police Week of 02.05.2018 Week of 02.12.2018 Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.12.2018 Week of 04.16.2018 Week of 04.23.2018
Passed
H 4480 Makes further changes to the texting while driving law to prohibit a driver from using his hands to operate a mobile device while driving 03.22.2018 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.07.2018 The House Education and Public Works Transportation and Motor Vehicle joint subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment increases the maximum fine for “Driving While Using an Electronic Device” first offense to $100 and exempts the use of hands-free devices while driving from the bill.02.21.2018 The House Education and Public Works Transportation and Motor Vehicle joint subcommittee carried this bill over.02.06.2018 The House Education and Public Works Transportation and Motor Vehicle joint subcommittee carried this bill over.01.31.2018 THe House Education and Public Works Transportation and Motor Vehicle joint subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Makes further changes to the texting while driving law to prohibit a driver from using his hands to operate a mobile device while driving.
Sponsor: Bill Taylor House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-8-18 Status Date: 5/3/2018
Keywords: General Governance House Week of 01.29.2018 Week of 02.05.2018 Week of 02.19.2018 Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.19.2018
Of Interest
H 4496 Requires SLED to create and maintain an Immigration Compliance Report on all political subdivisions in South Carolina03.08.2018 The House Judiciary General Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires SLED to create and maintain an Immigration Compliance Report on all political subdivisions in South Carolina.
Sponsor: Bruce Bannister House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/24/2018
Keywords: House Immigration Week of 03.05.2018
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H 4526 Requires that all defendants in summary court facing prison be informed of their right to counsel03.07.2018 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires that all defendants in summary court facing criminal charges with the possibility of imprisonment be informed of their right to counsel.
Sponsor: Gilda Cobb-Hunter House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords: Courts House Week of 03.05.2018
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H 4600 Authorizes certain community organizations to distribute opioid antidotes to a person at risk of experiencing an overdose 04.19.2018 The Senate Medical Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.17.2018 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.03.07.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committe gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment requires the drug to be acquired from a pharmacy rather than directly from the manufacturer. 03.07.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Health and Environmental Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. 02.28.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Health and Environmental Affairs subcommittee carried this bill over.02.21.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Health and Environmental Affairs subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill. Summary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes certain community organizations to distribute opioid antidotes to a person at risk of experiencing an overdose.
Sponsor: Chip Huggins House Com: MMPMA Senate Com: MA
Status: Act No. 169 Status Date: 5/14/2018
Keywords: General Governance Week of 01.08.2018 Week of 02.19.2018 Week of 02.26.2018 Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 04.16.2018
Passed
H 4811 Requires a magistrate to be a licensed attorney03.06.2018 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment requires a South Carolina law license and sets the effective date as 2019.03.01.2018 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a magistrate to be a licensed attorney.
Sponsor: Samuel Rivers House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/4/2018
Keywords: Courts Week of 01.29.2018 Week of 02.26.2018 Week of 03.05.2018
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H 4859 Extends property tax exemptions on church property to property not owned by a church but used exclusively for church purposes03.06.2018 The House Ways and Means Legislative subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Extends property tax exemptions on church property to property not owned by a church but used exclusively for church purposes.
Sponsor: Garry Smith House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Elliott Status Date: 4/11/2018
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 02.05.2018 Week of 03.05.2018
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S 0109 Prohibits the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle near a state or federal military installation05.02.2018 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.04.19.2018 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only makes technical changes.03.08.2018 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee carried this bill over.04.18.2017 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment ties state law violations to federal law (FAA guidelines) and creates a state law violation to which state or local law enforcement can respond. 03.29.2017 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment makes technical changes related to the authorized flight altitude consistent with FAA regulations.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle within a certain distance of a state or federal military installation.
Sponsor: Thomas McElveen House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Conference committee appointed Shealy, McElveen, Climer Status Date: 5/10/2018
Keywords: General Governance Senate Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.27.2017 Week of 04.16.2018 Week of 04.17.2017 Week of 04.30.2018
Of Interest
S 0518 Authorizes the SC Law Enforcement Training Council to appoint attorneys employed by the SC Criminal Justice Academy to sit as hearing officers for contested case hearings03.07.2018 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes the SC Law Enforcement Training Council to appoint attorneys employed by the SC Criminal Justice Academy to sit as hearing officers for contested case hearings.
Sponsor: Sandra Senn House Com: Senate Com: Judy
Status: Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Shealy, Timmons Status Date: 2/16/2018
Keywords: Public Safety Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.06.2017
Of Interest
S 0579 Prohibits the Building Codes Council from denying changes to the code recommended by the technical committees 03.07.2018 The Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Regulatory and Local Government subcommittee carried this bill over.02.28.2018 The Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Regulatory and Local Government subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the Building Codes Council from denying changes to the code recommended by the technical committees and changes the code cycle from a three-year cycle to a six-year cycle.
Sponsor: Thomas Alexander House Com: Senate Com: LCI
Status: Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 3/23/2017
Keywords: Building Codes Week of 02.26.2018 Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.20.2017
Of Interest
S 0773 Increases penalties for failing to stop a motor vehicle when signaled by a law enforcement vehicle03.20.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment removes the mandatory minimum sentences and increases minimum fines.03.13.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.07.2018 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Increases penalties for failing to stop a motor vehicle when signaled by a law enforcement vehicle.
Sponsor: Rex Rice House Com: Senate Com: Judy
Status: Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 5/8/2018
Keywords: Police Senate Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.12.2018 Week of 03.19.2018
Of Interest
S 0777 Allows a soccer complex to obtain a permit to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption03.13.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.06.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee did not take action on this bill. 02.08.2018 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows a soccer complex to be able to obtain a permit to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption and obtain a biennial license to purchase alcoholic liquors by the drink.
Sponsor: Sandra Senn House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/25/2018
Keywords: General Governance Senate Week of 02.05.2018 Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.12.2018
Of Interest
S 0828 Allows certain employees to be hired without a loss of retirement benefits03.28.2018 The Senate Finance Committee recommitted this bill back to the subcommittee. 03.21.2018 The Senate Finance State Retirement System subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment extends the exemption for retired employees to return to work without the earnings cap of $10,000. The exemption includes teachers and principals in critical areas and police officers hired as school resource officers or instructors at the Criminal Justice Academy.03.15.2018 The Senate Finance State Retirement System subcommittee carried this bill over.03.06.2018 The Senate Finance State Retirement System subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows certain employees to be hired without a loss of retirement benefits.
Sponsor: Michael Fanning House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords: Retirement Senate Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.12.2018 Week of 03.19.2018 Week of 03.26.2018
Of Interest
S 0854 Designates that a member of the SC Retirement System is "in service" on the date his application for disability retirement is filed03.13.2018 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.06.2018 The Senate Finance State Retirement System subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Designates that a member of the SC Retirement System "in service" on the date his application for disability retirement is filed if the last day the member was employed in the system occurred not more than one year before the date of filing.
Sponsor: Vincent Sheheen House Com: WM Senate Com: Fin
Status: Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 4/3/2018
Keywords: Employment/Personnel Retirement Week of 01.08.2018 Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.12.2018
Of Interest
S 0959 Allows a first offense for illegal graffiti vandalism to be tried in magistrate or municipal court 05.02.2018 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.05.01.2018 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.03.20.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.13.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.07.2018 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows a first offense for illegal graffiti vandalism to be tried in magistrate or municipal court.
Sponsor: Thomas Corbin House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 204 Status Date: 5/31/2018
Keywords: Public Safety Week of 01.29.2018 Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.12.2018 Week of 03.19.2018 Week of 04.30.2018
Passed






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