Legislation Sponsored by Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. (14)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 5/7/2024


S 0209 Makes changes to the Transportation Infrastructure Bank 04.23.2013 The Senate Finance Special Subcommittee on Transportation only heard testimony and did not take action on any bill on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Makes changes to the and requirements for projects under the Transportation Infrastructure Bank.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/10/2013
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Transportation
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S 0257 Allows political subdivisions to establish a fund to settle multiple claimsSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows a political subdivision to voluntarily  establish a fund to settle multiple claims for loss resulting from a single occurrence when the aggregate amount of the claims exceeds the limits established in the Tort Claims Act.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com: Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/17/2013
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
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S 0258 Transfers money from the Insurance Reserve Fund to the Spartanburg Disaster Relief FundSummary of the bill as introduced: Transfers two million dollars from the Insurance Reserve Fund to the Spartanburg Disaster Relief Fund. This bill also creates the Spartanburg Disaster Relief Fund to compensate victims of the train derailment in Cleveland Park.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/17/2013
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes General Governance
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S 0292 Exempts a blind person's motor vehicle from property taxes 03.05.2013 The Senate Finance Property Taxation subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Exempts one private passenger motor vehicle owned or leased by an individual who is blind or has a severe visual disability if the vehicle is used to transport that owner or lessee.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/24/2013
Keywords: Property Taxes
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S 0487 Changes the roll back tax calculation for certain propertiesSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires that when calculating roll back tax on a parcel of property changed from agricultural to commerical or residential, the value used for platted green space for conservation or open space use of the parcel must be used if the use is 10 percent or more of the parcel.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 3/6/2013
Keywords: Property Taxes
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S 0600 Makes changes to the Department of Transportation and funding for road improvements 04.23.2013 The Senate Finance Special Subcommittee on Transportation only heard testimony and did not take action on any bill on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Transfers the oversight of the Transportation Infrastructure Bank to the Commission of the SC Department of Transportation. The bill also imposes a user fee on fuel grade ethanol and determines priorities for highway and infrastructure projects.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 4/10/2013
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Transportation
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S 0640 Animal Rescue ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Changes requirements and standards of euthanasia for an animal.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com: ANR
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Status Date: 4/23/2013
Keywords: General Governance
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S 0694 Creates a minimum sentence for assault and battery on a state or local corrections officerSummary of the bill as introduced: Creates a mandatory minimum sentence of no less than six months or more than five years for a person convicted of assault and battery on a state or local correctional facility employee who is performing job-related duties.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com: Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 5/14/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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S 0765 Exempts law enforcement all terrain vehicles from state law and local ordinancesSummary of the bill as introduced: Exempts all terrain vehicles used by a law enforcement agency in connection with the performance of the agency's duties from state laws, local ordinances and regulations of the state.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Transportation Status Date: 6/4/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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S 0911 Deletes requirements under the Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax03.25.2014 The Senate Finance committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment includes a general election only within two calendar years of expiration of the current tax.01.23.2014 The Senate Finance Sales and Income Taxation subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Deletes the requirement that a county must collect at least $7 million in a year in state accommodations taxes before imposing the Education Capital Improvements sales and use tax.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Recommitted to Committee on Finance Status Date: 4/1/2014
Keywords: Accommodations/Hospitality Taxes Sales Taxes
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S 0912 Allows hospitality revenue to be spent on roads and bridges02.18.2014 The Senate Finance committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.05.2014 The Senate Finance Sales and Income Taxation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows revenue from hospitality taxes to be spent on roads and bridges providing access to destinations contributing to tourist activities.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Committee report: Favorable Finance Status Date: 2/19/2014
Keywords: Accommodations/Hospitality Taxes
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S 0952 Prevents retirees from paying into SCRS after returning to covered employment02.25.2014 The Senate Finance Retirement and Employee Benefits subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Removes the employee contribution requirement to be paid to SCRS by an SCRS retiree who returns to covered employment if the member's otherwise required total monthly contribution exceeds the member's monthly SCRS retirement benefit.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/21/2014
Keywords: Retirement
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S 0994 Increases the annual transfer from the Department of Transportation to the Infrastructure BankSummary of the bill as introduced: Increases the transfer from the Department of Transportation to the Transportation Infrastructure Bank from $50 million to $100 million.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 2/5/2014
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Transportation
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S 1135 Changes the definition of alternative fuelSummary of the bill as introduced: Includes liquefied natural gas within the definition of alternative fuel regarding motor fuel user fees.
Sponsor: Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 3/19/2014
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Transportation
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