Legislation Assigned to the Senate MA Committee (8)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/25/2024


H 3681 Prohibits municipalities from enacting laws, ordinances or rules pertaining to ingredients of cigarettes or e-cigarettes 03.30.2023 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.29.2023 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Municipal and Public Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits municipalities from enacting laws, ordinances or rules pertaining to ingredients of cigarettes or electronic smoking devices, e-liquid, vapor products, tobacco products or alternative nicotine products.
Sponsor: John West House Com: MMPMA Senate Com: MA
Status: Act No. 38 Status Date: 5/25/2023
Keywords: General Governance
Passed
H 4927 Creates the Executive Office of Health and Policy02.13.2024 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.06.2024 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment effectuates statutory changes that are reflected in Act 60.Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates the Executive Office of Health and Policy as a cabinet level agency with the director appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of the Senate.
Sponsor: William Herbkersman House Com: Judy Senate Com: MA
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs Status Date: 3/5/2024
Keywords: General Governance
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S 0414 Prohibits municipalities from enacting laws, ordinances or rules pertaining to ingredients of cigarettes or e-cigarettes02.08.2023 The Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits municipalities from enacting laws, ordinances or rules pertaining to ingredients of cigarettes or electronic smoking devices, e-liquid, vapor products, tobacco products or alternative nicotine products.
Sponsor: Michael Gambrell House Com: Senate Com: MA
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 2/21/2023
Keywords: General Governance
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S 0423 Enacts the SC Compassionate Care Act 04.23.2024 The House Medical Cannabis Ad Hoc Committee received testimony and carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows the sale of medical cannabis products and the conditions under which a sale can occur.
Sponsor: Thomas Davis House Com: MMPMA Senate Com: MA
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Status Date: 2/27/2024
Keywords: General Governance
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S 0445 Requires the SC DAODAS to approve a credentialing entity to develop a voluntary certification program for recovery housing04.25.2024 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.16.2024 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Medical and Health Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.03.02.2023 The Senate Medical Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires the SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services to approve a credentialing entity to develop a voluntary certification program for recovery housing.
Sponsor: Billy Garrett House Com: MMPMA Senate Com: MA
Status: House - Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Status Date: 4/25/2024
Keywords: General Governance
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S 0915 Creates the Executive Office of Health and Policy04.23.2024 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendments insert the House language from H4927; clarifies that a quarantine can't be forced on the citizens of the state without the governor's approval; and adds only that the governor can activate sheriffs and constables in a public health emergency.04.16.2024 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. 01.31.2024 The Senate Medical Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment implements statutory changes needed to fully implement Act 60.01.24.2024 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.01.17.2024 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee heard testimony and reports on this bill but did not take action.Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates the Executive Office of Health and Policy to include departments on public health, aging and intellectual disabilities. 
Sponsor: Harvey Peeler House Com: Judy Senate Com: MA
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 4/24/2024
Keywords: General Governance
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S 0965 Prohibits a political subdivision from enacting a COVID-19 vaccine mandate 03.07.2024 The Senate Medical Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.27.2024 The Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a political subdivision from enacting a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Sponsor: Shane Massey House Com: Senate Com: MA
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 3/12/2024
Keywords: General Governance
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S 1078 Allows firefighters to transport patients in vehicles other than an ambulanceSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows firefighters to transport patients in vehicles other than an ambulance when firefighters arrive before emergency medical service providers.
Sponsor: Gerald Malloy House Com: Senate Com: MA
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs Status Date: 2/21/2024
Keywords: Fire Public Safety
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Municipal Association of South Carolina
1411 Gervais St., PO Box 12109, Columbia, SC 29211
Phone: 803.799.9574, Fax: 803.933.1299, mail@masc.sc