Bills Assigned to Keyword - Week of 01.08.2018 (17)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/24/2024


H 4530 Allows an exemption for property taxes on property purchased by a charitable organizationSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows an exemption for property taxes on property purchased by a charitable organization and allows the exemption to take effect upon acquisition of the property.
Sponsor: Jeffrey Bradley House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 01.08.2018
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H 4534 Allows municipalities and counties to enact ordinances that require fees on pawn transactions and purchases Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows municipalities and counties to enact ordinances that require fees on pawn transactions and purchases. The bill also allows municipalities and counties to enact ordinances that requires the pawnshops to provide pawn purchase or transfer records to local law enforcement.
Sponsor: Gregory Duckworth House Com: LCI Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 1/25/2018
Keywords: General Governance Week of 01.08.2018
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H 4593 Rural Revitalization ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows an income tax deduction for all income attributable to certain jobs in Tier IV counties.
Sponsor: Justin Bamberg House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brawley Status Date: 2/6/2018
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Week of 01.08.2018
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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
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H 4610 Revises the freeholder procedure in county government for the creation of a special tax districtSummary of the bill introduced: Revises the freeholder procedure in county government for the creation of a special tax district.
Sponsor: Alan Clemmons House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/11/2018
Keywords: General Governance Week of 01.08.2018
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H 4614 South Carolina Net Neutrality Preservation ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires a telecommunications or internet provider with broadband internet access to publicly disclose accurate information regarding the network management practices, performance and commercial terms of its services.
Sponsor: Cezar McKnight House Com: LCI Senate Com:
Status: Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Thigpen Status Date: 2/13/2018
Keywords: Week of 01.08.2018 Wireless Broadband
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S 0841 Requires a misdemeanor charge for a person who is guilty of cruelly tethering a dog05.01.2018 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee adjourned debate on this bill.04.24.2018 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Agriculture subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment increases tether time from one hour to two hours and removes some requirements placed on county and municipal owned shelters.04.11.2018 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Agriculture subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a misdemeanor charge for a person who is guilty of cruelly tethering a dog with punishment by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1000.
Sponsor: Agriculture and Natural Resources House Com: ANREA Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Status Date: 2/7/2018
Keywords: Courts Public Safety Week of 01.08.2018 Week of 04.09.2018 Week of 04.23.2018 Week of 04.30.2018
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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
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S 0856 SC Insurance Data Security Act01.24.2018 A Senate Banking and Insurance subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires an insurance licensee to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive information security program based on the licensee's risk assessment. 
Sponsor: Ronnie Cromer House Com: Senate Com: BI
Status: Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords: General Governance Week of 01.08.2018 Week of 01.22.2018
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S 0864 Revises the filing and recording fees for documents filed or recorded with the Offices of Register of Deeds or Clerks of Court Summary of the bill as introduced: Revises the filing and recording fees for documents filed or recorded with the Offices of Register of Deeds or Clerks of Court to a flat fee of $35.
Sponsor: Bradley Hutto House Com: Senate Com: Judy
Status: Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords: Courts Finance/Revenue/Taxes Week of 01.08.2018
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S 0867 Requires disclosure on a Statement of Economic Interests for payment for a speaking before a public body or private groupSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires disclosure on a Statement of Economic Interests for payment or reimbursement for speaking before a public body or private group. 
Sponsor: Shane Massey House Com: Senate Com: Judy
Status: Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords: Ethics Week of 01.08.2018
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S 0868 Increases the contribution to the SC Forestry Commission from one percent to two percentSummary of the bill as introduced: Increases the contribution to the SC Forestry Commission from one percent to two percent.
Sponsor: Paul Campbell House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords: General Governance Week of 01.08.2018
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S 0876 Allows the SC Department of Public Safety to impose a fine of $200 in addition to penalties if a person is driving over a certain speed on certain roadsSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows the SC Department of Public Safety to impose a fine of $200 in addition to penalties if a person is driving over 75 mph on a two-lane highway or at a speed over 85 mph on a four-lane highway.
Sponsor: Katrina Shealy House Com: Senate Com: Tran
Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords: Public Safety Week of 01.08.2018
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S 0880 Allows a state or local government entity to operate an all terrain vehicle along public streets and highways within its jurisdictionSummary of the bill as introduced:Allows a state or local government entity to operate an all- terrain  vehicle along public streets and highways within its jurisdiction.
Sponsor: Michael Gambrell House Com: Senate Com: Tran
Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation Status Date: 1/10/2018
Keywords: Public Safety Week of 01.08.2018
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S 0881 Requires accommodations for transients for less than 30 days on a separate part of the property to be assessed at four percentSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires accommodations for transients for less than 30 days on a separate part of the property still located on the legal residence to be assessed at four percent.
Sponsor: Marlon Kimpson House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/10/2018
Keywords: General Governance Week of 01.08.2018
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S 0889 Requires a Capital Project Sales Tax ordinance to specify the purpose of the project to include economic development projects02.13.2018 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment defines economic development.02.07.2018 The Senate Finance Sales and Income Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only makes technical changes. Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a Capital Project Sales Tax ordinance to specify the purpose of the project to include economic development projects that include infrastructure, land purchases and site development projects.
Sponsor: Paul Campbell House Com: WM Senate Com: Fin
Status: Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 3/6/2018
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Week of 01.08.2018 Week of 02.05.2018 Week of 02.12.2018
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S 0890 Provides for the procurement of lowest-cost energy from independent power producers05.01.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.25.2018 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report amended. The amendment removes the 15 year contract requirement and removes the requirement that the Public Service Commission factor the ability of the small power producer to raise capital. 04.19.2018 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides for the procurement of lowest-cost energy from independent power producers.
Sponsor: Thomas Davis House Com: Senate Com: Judy
Status: Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 5/8/2018
Keywords: Electric Week of 01.08.2018 Week of 04.16.2018 Week of 04.23.2018 Week of 04.30.2018
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