Legislation Sponsored by Beth Bernstein (5)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/26/2024


H 3617 Increases the number of paid parental leave from six weeks to twelve weeks for state employeesSummary of the bill as introduced: Increases the number of paid parental leave from six weeks to twelve weeks for state employees in the event of a birth of adoption of a child.
Sponsor: Beth Bernstein House Com: LCI Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow, Mitchell Status Date: 3/20/2024
Keywords: Employment/Personnel
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H 3686 Provides a framework where antisemitism is considered regarding all laws prohibiting discriminatory acts02.14.2023 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.09.2023 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only makes technical changes to the definition of antisemitism.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides a framework where antisemitism is considered regarding all laws prohibiting discriminatory acts and educates state personnel and officials on antisemitism.
Sponsor: Beth Bernstein House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary Status Date: 2/16/2023
Keywords: General Governance
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H 4042 Provides a framework in which antisemitism is considered regarding all laws prohibiting discriminatory acts04.09.2024 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment compels the definitions in the bill to be considered rather than at the discretion of the court.02.08.2024 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.04.18.2023 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.06.2023 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides a framework in which antisemitism is considered regarding all laws prohibiting discriminatory acts.
Sponsor: Beth Bernstein House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: House - Roll call Yeas-xxx Nays-xxx Status Date: 4/24/2024
Keywords: General Governance
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H 4563 Clarifies the power of special purpose districts to own, acquire, purchase, or dispose of property04.16.2024 The Senate Judiciary Committee met but did not take action on this bill.03.05.2024 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.29.2024 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Clarifies the power of special purpose districts to own, acquire, purchase, hold, use, lease, convey, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of property.
Sponsor: Beth Bernstein House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: M.Johnson (ch), Sabb, Talley, Adams, Devine Status Date: 4/8/2024
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 4627 Allows motor vehicle and motorcycle owners to be charged with violating local noise ordinancesSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows motor vehicle and motorcycle owners to be charged with violating local ordinances that restrict the production of excessive noise by a car or motorcycle.
Sponsor: Beth Bernstein House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/9/2024
Keywords: General Governance House
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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