Legislation Sponsored by Don C. Bowen (8)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 5/2/2024


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
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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
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H 3859 Allows a transfer of water companiesSummary of the bill as introduced: Outlines a procedure from the results of a referendum where water service provided to a specified unincorporated area of a county by a private water company maybe transferred to another provider, including another private company or political subdivision.
Sponsor: Don C. Bowen House Com: LCI Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 3/21/2013
Keywords: Utilities Water
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H 4263 Increases the property tax exemption for individuals 70 years old and olderSummary of the bill as introduced: Creates an exemption sufficient to keep the property tax value of a homestead from increasing once the owner attains 70 years old. This bill also provides an additional 25 percent exemption when a person reaches 75 years old.
Sponsor: Don C. Bowen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 5/30/2013
Keywords: Property Taxes
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H 4367 Creates an exemption to keep the property tax value from increasing for owners 70 years old and olderSummary of the bill as introduced: Creates an exemption to keep the property tax value from increasing for owners 70 years old and older. The bill also increases the exemption by 25 percent every five years.
Sponsor: Don C. Bowen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/14/2014
Keywords: Property Taxes
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H 4376 Allows the Transportation Commission to add projects to the proposed priority listSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows the Commission of the Department of Transportation to add the project to the list in whatever priority position it determines if the commission finds the project will have a substantial immediate economic benefit to the state.
Sponsor: Don C. Bowen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/14/2014
Keywords: Transportation
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H 4386 Prohibits using a communication device to send or read texts or emails while driving 03.19.2014 The House Education and Public Works committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee. The amendments create the exception for stopped vehicles similar to language in the Senate version of the bill. The major differences between this bill and S416 are the fines and penalties.02.26.2014 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits use of a communication device to send or read texts or emails while driving a motor vehicle and creates penalties.
Sponsor: Don C. Bowen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/15/2014
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 4505 Encourages state agencies to implement a management program for the Savannah River BasinSummary of the bill as introduced: Encourages state agencies to implement a water management program for the Savannah River Basin to ensure continuous optimization of water quality and quantity management of the water resources shared by SC and GA.
Sponsor: Don C. Bowen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Status Date: 2/18/2014
Keywords: Environment General Governance
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