Legislation Sponsored by Campsen (22)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/26/2024


S 0001 SC Election Reform Act01.25.11 The Senate Judiciary committee met but did not take action on this bill. 01.18.11 The Senate Judiciary committee met but did not take action on this bill. 01.06.11 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. Senators voted 2 -1 in favor of the bill. The amendment changes language to state that early voting sites will be supervised by an election commission employee. Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires photographic identification to vote. This bill also allows for an early voting period of 15 days before the general election or primary election.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Subcommittee: Campsen (ch), Cleary, Scott Status Date: 1/12/2011
Keywords: Elections
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S 0121 Wetlands Restoration ActSummary of the bill as introduced:Allows that certain impoundments that originally impounded a parcel of tideland or marshland but no longer completely impounds that parcel may be repaired or restored. 
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Status Date: 1/11/2011
Keywords: Environment
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S 0143 Allows a single-member LLC owning residential property the four percent assessment ratioSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows a single-member LLC owning residential property where the single member is an individual and the LLC is not taxed as a corporation the four percent assessment ratio.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/11/2011
Keywords: Property Taxes
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S 0144 SC General Obligation Bond Fiscal Responsibility ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows the authorization of state capital improvement bonds only in a bill or joint resolution enacted in an odd-numbered year.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/11/2011
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
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S 0145 Limits the SC Department of Revenue's wage garnishment powers03.22.11 The Senate Finance Sales and Income Taxation subcommittee carried this bill over. Summary of the bill as introduced: Limits the Department of Revenue's wage garnishment powers to collection of an outstanding tax liability owed to a governmental entity.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/11/2011
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
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S 0148 Home Invasion Protection Act03.27.12 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. As soon as the amendment is drafted by committee staff, it will be posted on the tracking system.03.20.12 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.03.13.12 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.03.06.12 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.02.28.12 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.02.21.12 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.01.31.12 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.01.24.12 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.01.17.12 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.01.11.12 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Establishes the offense of home invasion in violent offenses.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Committee Amendment Adopted Status Date: 3/29/2012
Keywords: Public Safety
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S 0150 Recognizes the City of North Charleston's contractual right to limit rail accessSummary of the bill as introduced: Recognizes the City of North Charleston's contractual right to limit rail access to the Charleston Naval Complex and declares that no actions may be taken to impair the city's ability to exercise any of its contractual rights concerning the complex.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation Status Date: 1/11/2011
Keywords: General Governance
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S 0231 Removes references to nonprofit organizations in the laws related to beer and wine permits02.15.11 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment makes the permanent legislation effective when the temporary fix expires on June 30, 2011. 01.27.11 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over until next week. Summary of the bill as introduced: Removes specific references to nonprofit organizations. This bill also allows the Department of Revenue to issue permits running for a period not exceeding fifteen days for a fee of ten dollars per day.  These special permits may be issued only for locations at fairs and special functions.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-2 Status Date: 2/23/2011
Keywords: General Governance
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S 0304 Requires proof of citizenship to register to vote01.31.12 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee. 01.26.12 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment expands the verification of US citizenship to parallel the Georgia law passed in 2010 that was pre-cleared by US Department of Justice. Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a person to submit proof of citizenship as a qualification to register to vote.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 2/2/2012
Keywords: Elections
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S 0391 Changes the time that absentee ballots may be open in elections05.09.12 The House Judiciary Election and Ethics Laws subcommittee did not take action on this bill even though it was on the agenda.04.17.12 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment eliminates early voting.03.29.12 The House Judiciary Election and Ethics Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment outlines the notice requirements for elections held in the county. If a party nominates candidates by party primary, a party primary must be held on the second Tuesday in June of each general election year. Political parties nominating candidates must verify that each nominated candidates meets the requisite qualifications for the office which he has filed. The amendment includes the dates the primary elections are to be held. It also outlines the process for filling a vacancy in the office of mayor or councilmember.05.17.11 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. As soon as the amendment is available, it will be posted.04.28.11 The House Judiciary Election Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. As soon as the amendment is available, it will be posted.02.15.11 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment changes the time back to 2 p.m.02.10.11 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. As soon as the amendment is available, it will be posted.Summary of the bill as introduced: Changes the time in a general, municipal, special and primary election in which absentee ballots maybe opened from 2 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Returned to House; Third Degree Amendment Rejected Status Date: 5/29/2012
Keywords: Elections
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S 0404 SC Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voters Act05.17.11 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report. 04.28.11 The House Judiciary Election Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. 02.15.11 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with technical amendments. 02.10.11 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. As soon as the amendment is available, it will be posted. Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows a voter to make a statement on a federal write-in absentee ballot that he is unable to vote by regular absentee ballot or in person due to the requirements of military service, living in an isolated area or extremely remote area of the world.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 43 Status Date: 6/20/2011
Keywords: Elections
Passed
S 0531 Closes the SC Retirement SystemSummary of the bill as introduced:Closes the SC Retirement System, the SC Retirement System for judges and solicitors, the retirement system for the General Assembly and requires employees hired or officers taking office after June 30, 201,2 to enroll in the SC Retirement Investment Plan.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 5/9/2011
Keywords: Retirement
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S 0765 Allows accommodations tax revenues to be used for welcome centersSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows tourism promotion organizations, counties and municipalities  receiving accommodations tax revenues to use them in support of welcome centers operated by the SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 4/5/2011
Keywords: Accommodations/Hospitality Taxes
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S 0813 Exempts certain facilities from permitting requirements in critical areasSummary of the bill as introduced: Exempts certain drainage facilities, sewer facilities and public stormwater management systems from permitting requirements in critical areas.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Status Date: 4/14/2011
Keywords: Sewer Utilities Water
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S 0830 Verification of employmentSummary of the bill as introduced: Provides that a worker is not eligible to obtain a South Carolina driver's license or identification card if the worker's only proof of identification is a matricula consular card or a substantially similar document issued by a consulate or embassy of another country.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Subcommittee: Campsen (ch), Cleary, Scott Status Date: 4/21/2011
Keywords: Employment/Personnel
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S 1024 Changes the time which absentee ballots may be openedSummary of the bill as introduced: Changes the time from 2 p.m. to 9 a.m. in which absentee ballots may be opened.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Subcommittee: Campsen (ch), Cleary, Scott Status Date: 1/9/2012
Keywords: Elections
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S 1025 Changes the date and time of Board of Canvassers meetings01.31.12 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee. 01.26.12 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment adds county and municipal elections. Summary of the bill as introduced: Changes the meeting date of the County Board of Canvassers from Friday to Monday and changes the deadline for canvassing votes from Saturday to Tuesday.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 2/21/2012
Keywords: Elections
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S 1052 Amends Senate rules regarding the contested calendarSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows a bill or resolution to be placed on the contested calendar only by a member objecting to the bill or by a  member or members desiring to be present.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Rules Status Date: 1/10/2012
Keywords: General Governance
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S 1053 Amends Senate rules regarding bills placed in special orderSummary of the bill as introduced: Increases the number of bills allowed to be in special order status on second and third reading from three to six. This bill also increases the number of bills allowed in special order by a vote of the Rules Committee from one to two.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Rules Status Date: 1/10/2012
Keywords: General Governance
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S 1160 Permits owners of multi-tenant businesses or properties to meter electricitySummary of the bill as introduced: Permits an owner, developor or governing body of any multi-tenant business or residential property to meter electricity.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Subcommittee: Rankin (ch), Hutto, Campbell Status Date: 2/6/2012
Keywords: Electric
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S 1375 Allows an exemption for bicycles and pedestrians on highways05.22.12 The House Education and Public Works committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.05.16.12 The House Education and Public Works Transportation and Roadways subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment makes the law more restrictive to the James Island Connector in Charleston.04.11.12 A Senate Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment removes the Department of Transportation and makes it a local decision only.Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates an exemption for local governments to apply to the SC Department of Transportation to allow bicyclists and pedestrians to use the roadway and shoulders of the main facility of a freeway.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 252 Status Date: 6/27/2012
Keywords: Public Safety Transportation
Passed
S 1534 Requires a statement of economic interest before filingSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires a candidate who is not a public official and a candidate who is a public official to electronically file or update a statement of economic interests prior to filing a statement of intention of candidacy or nomination for petition.
Sponsor: Campsen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 5/16/2012
Keywords: Elections
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