Legislation Assigned to the House EdPW Committee (26)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 5/3/2024


H 3013 Requires free public transportation programs for veterans 04.17.2013 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee carried this bill over.03.20.2013 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires regional transportation authorities to develop and implement programs within their service areas that make public transportation available at no charge for qualifying veterans.
Sponsor: William "Bill" Clyburn House Com: EdPW Senate Com: Tran
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Transportation Status Date: 5/21/2013
Keywords: Transportation
Of Interest
H 3048 Extends free parking for handicapped people to all parking spacesSummary of the bill as introduced: Extends current law that allows free parking spaces for handicapped people to parking spaces and parking garages operated by all governmental entities.
Sponsor: Wendell G. Gilliard House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.S.McLeod Status Date: 1/10/2013
Keywords: General Governance
Of Interest
H 3118 Prohibits texting while drivingSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle in motion while text messaging or receiving text messages or using any form of electronic reading device.
Sponsor: Wendell G. Gilliard House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3119 Prohibits transporting a child on a motorcycleSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits transporting a child who is seven years old or younger on a motorcycle.
Sponsor: Joseph S. Daning House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.S.McLeod Status Date: 1/10/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3121 Prohibits using an electronic communication device while driving 01.30.2013 The House Education and Public Works committee gave this bill a favorable report with technical amendments.01.16.2013 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment deals with fines for violations.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits using an electronic communication device while driving a motor vehicle.
Sponsor: Don C. Bowen House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Committed to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 2/6/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3122 Prohibits smoking in a car with a child occupantSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the driver or occupant of a motor vehicle to smoke a tobacco product while a child of preschool age is also an occupant of the motor vehicle.
Sponsor: William "Bill" Clyburn House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety Smoking Ban
Of Interest
H 3123 Requires a noise study when constructing an interstate or US highway 02.20.2013 The House Education and Public works committee tabled this bill.01.23.2013 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.01.16.2013 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires the SC Department of Transportation to conduct a noise study when it plans to construct, expand or improve an interstate or US highway.
Sponsor: William E. "Bill" Crosby House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Harrell Status Date: 1/24/2013
Keywords: Transportation
Of Interest
H 3231 Prohibits the SC Department of Transportation from discriminating against motorcycles03.05.2014 The Senate Transportation committe gave this bill a favorable report.01.21.2014 The House Education and Public Works committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment requires parking space square footage specifically in transportation facilities, and other projects undertaken or operated by a political subdivision where state or local source funds have been used in whole or in part to plan, design, construct, equip, operate, or maintain the facility must allow for the parking of motorcycles.03.06.2013 The House Education and Public Works committee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the SC Department of Transportation from discriminating against motorcycles, motorcycles operators and passengers.
Sponsor: Todd K. Atwater House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 148 Status Date: 4/14/2014
Keywords: Public Safety Transportation
Passed
H 3237 Requires a municipality or county to provide a school resource officer 02.27.2013 The House Education and Public Works K-12 subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a municipality or county, at the request of a school district, designate certain officers as school resource officers to work within the school.  
Sponsor: Bakari T. Sellers House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3345 Creates provisions to govern the registration of mopeds 04.10.2013 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with amendments. The amendments state that mopes are not required to be titled and add a penalty provision that any violation results in a $100 fine and no more than 30 days in jail.03.20.2013 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Makes changes to current law and creates new provisions to govern the registration and operation of mopeds.
Sponsor: James H. "Jay" Lucas House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: D.C.Moss, Felder Status Date: 4/11/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3353 Requires all-terrain vehicles to be registeredSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires all-terrain vehicles to be registered by the Department of Motor Vehicles and display the proper permit decals.
Sponsor: William R. "Bill" Whitmire House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/16/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3360 Requires all highways in the state to be constructed to standards 04.17.2013 The Senate Transportation committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.30.2013 The House Education and Public Works committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.29.2013 The House Education and Public Works Motor Vehicles subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires that all highways within the state highway system be constructed to the DOT standards. This bill also revises the procedures that govern swapping roads between the state and municipalities.
Sponsor: Phillip D. "Phil" Owens House Com: EdPW Senate Com: Tran
Status: Act No. 98 Status Date: 6/26/2013
Keywords: Transportation
Passed
H 3519 Limits the time a train may block an intersectionSummary of the bill as introduced: Limits the time a train may block four-lane street intersections in municipalities during certain periods of time.
Sponsor: J. Seth Whipper House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 2/7/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3532 Revises the defintion of child care facilitiesSummary of the bill as introduced: Revises the definition of child care facilities to include daytime programs and day camps during vacation times.
Sponsor: W. Brian White House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 5/1/2014
Keywords: General Governance
Of Interest
H 3594 Allows golfcarts with headlights to be operated at nightSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows golf carts equipped with headlights and rear lights to be operated at night on the state's highways.
Sponsor: William G. "Bill" Herbkersman House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bowers Status Date: 5/15/2014
Keywords: Transportation
Of Interest
H 3601 School Protection Officer Act 05.15.2013 The House Education and Public Works K-12 subcommittee tabled this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows each school to employ a school protection officer during regular operational hours during the school year.  This bill also creates a Class 4 law enforcement officer category for the designation of school protection officers.
Sponsor: Liston D. Barfield House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 2/21/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3631 Creates golf cart permits03.19.2014 The Senate Transportation committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee. The full committee added one amendment that allows for a temporary permit to operate the golf cart within two miles of a special event location for three hours before and after  that special event.03.12.2014 The Senate Transportation Golf Cart Permit subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with amendments. The amendments remove the night time operation and allow cart operators  to operate the golf cart within four miles of the registration holders permanent or temporary address.04.10.2013 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with amendments. The amendments allow for the operation of a golf cart at night if it has head and tail lights. The driver also must have a permit and allows political subdivisions to prohibit the use of golf carts.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides for the issuance of golf cart permits and the regulation of the operation of golf carts.
Sponsor: Joseph S. Daning House Com: EdPW Senate Com: Tran
Status: Senate - Committee report: Favorable with amendment Transportation Status Date: 3/20/2014
Keywords: General Governance Transportation
Of Interest
H 3796 Changes the requirements on local fees on motor vehicles 04.17.2013 The House Ways and Means committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.09.2013 The House Ways and Means Licenses, Fees, Insurance Tax and Other Charges subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment requires vehicle owners to sign an affidavit declaring a vehicle as private or commercial.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires the lowest fee to schedule to apply to all motor vehicles subject to the state biennial registration fee when a governing body of a political subdivision imposes a schedule of road fees on motor vehicles in the county.
Sponsor: Michael A. Pitts House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 3/4/2014
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
Of Interest
H 3858 Prohibits using an electronic communication device while driving 04.17.2013 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a person from using an electronic communication device while driving a motor vehicle.
Sponsor: Don C. Bowen House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/17/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3897 Prohibits increasing a parking violation fine 04.17.2013 The House Education and Public Works Motor Vehicles and Public Works subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a local governing body from increasing the amount of a parking violation fine without mailing written notice of the increase to the address of record of the person cited within 48 hours of the increase or the increase is void.
Sponsor: Dennis C. Moss House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Finlay, Vick, Rutherford, Gambrell, Burns, Goldfinch, Kennedy, Southard, Felder, Gagnon Status Date: 4/9/2013
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
Of Interest
H 3995 Revises the criteria for selecting transportation improvement projects04.01.2014 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment requires a benefit analysis only on widening projects, not on maintenance projects.05.22.2013 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment excludes federal, municipal or county road projects that are fully funded by those entities from Department of Transportation’s ranked priority list of projects.Summary of the bill as introduced: Revises the criteria and the mandatory priority list for selecting certain transportation improvement projects and non metropolitan area projects.
Sponsor: G. Murrell Smith, Jr. House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Recommitted to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 5/6/2014
Keywords: Transportation
Of Interest
H 4073 Allows firefighers to direct traffic at the scene of a fireSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows the governing body of a city or town, by ordinance, to provide that all members of a municipal fire truck company or other employees of the fire department may direct and control traffic at the scene of any fire in the municipality and enforce the laws of this state or ordinances of the municipality relating to the following of a fire apparatus, the crossing of the fire hose and interfering with firemen in the discharge of their duties.
Sponsor: Garry R. Smith House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Recommitted to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 2/6/2014
Keywords: Fire Public Safety
Of Interest
H 4135 Makes it illegal to drive a vehicle while distractedSummary of the bill as introduced: Makes it illegal to drive a vehicle while districted, created a penalty and allows a warning ticket to be issued to a driver whose actions could result in a distracted driving violation.
Sponsor: William E. "Bill" Crosby House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 5/16/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 4179 Prohibits a driver of the public from texting while drivingSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a "driver of the public" (includes, but is not limited to, a person who drives a taxi cab, school activity bus, day care vehicle, city tour vehicle, limousine, or any other vehicle for hire) from operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to write, send or read a text message.
Sponsor: Todd K. Atwater House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 5/21/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
S 0354 Approves a regulation about sign requirements on road closingsSummary of the bill as introduced: Approves regulations of the Department of Transportation related to sign requirements for petitions to close roads.
Sponsor: Transportation House Com: EdPW Senate Com: Ed
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 2/19/2013
Keywords: Transportation
Of Interest






Municipal Association of South Carolina
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