Legislation Sponsored by Thomas Beach (11)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/26/2024


H 3579 Prohibits state or local funds from being used for the unlawful killing of an unborn personSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits state or local funds from being used for the unlawful killing of an unborn person.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/10/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3612 Enacts the South Carolina Constitutional Carry Act of 2023Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows anyone to carry a handgun, whether concealed or not, without a permit.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gibson Status Date: 1/31/2023
Keywords: General Governance Public Safety
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H 3616 Enacts the Defense of Children's Innocence ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a state agency or political subdivision from using any public funds to host or provide a drag show. The bill also requires any business where drag shows are held to be designated as a sexually-oriented business by ordinance.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bustos Status Date: 1/23/2024
Keywords: General Governance
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H 4061 Prohibits legal action by the state and its political subdivisions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturerSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits legal action by the state and its political subdivisions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer arising from the legal design, marketing, distribution or sale of firearms or ammunition.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gilliam Status Date: 3/2/2023
Keywords: General Governance Public Safety
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H 4190 Allows a change of address form for a drivers' license also serve as notification of change of address for voter registrationSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows a change of address form for a drivers' license to also serve as notification of a change of address for voter registration.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 3/28/2023
Keywords: Elections
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H 4534 Creates a first responder retirement income deductionSummary of the bill as introduced: Creates an income tax deduction for surviving spouses of first responders.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: McCravy Status Date: 1/18/2024
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes House
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H 4535 Enacts the Safety in Private Spaces ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires public buildings that maintain a water closet or changing facility to have facilities for the exclusive use of males and the exclusive use of females.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: McCravy Status Date: 1/18/2024
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 4651 Enacts the Annexation Fairness ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Gives county council legal standing to challenge an annexation or deannexation by a municipality.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 1/10/2024
Keywords: Annexation House
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H 4663 Prohibits the state and political subdivisions from promoting diversity, equity and inclusionSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the state and political subdivisions from promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/9/2024
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 5391 Enacts the Citizenship Verification ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires law enforcement agencies to check the immigration status of people arrested through the US Department of Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/10/2024
Keywords: Immigration
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H 5471 Allows local law enforcement agencies to enter into memorandums of understanding with federal agencies to enforce immigration lawsSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows local law enforcement agencies to enter into memorandums of understanding with federal agencies to enforce immigration laws.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 4/24/2024
Keywords: Immigration Police 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