Legislation Sponsored by Thomas C. Alexander (6)
Date of Last Recorded Action: 5/3/2024
S 0212
S 0212
Creates an offense of assault and battery against police, fire and EMS personnel
Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates the offense of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature against a person who unlawfully injures a law enforcement officer, emergency medical service provider or a firefighter.
Sponsor:
Thomas C. Alexander
House Com:
Senate Com:
Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Malloy (ch), Campsen, Hembree, McElveen, Thurmond
Status Date: 1/18/2013
Keywords:
Police
Public Safety
Of Interest
S 0256
South Carolina Regulatory Reform Act
03.25.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment changes the language to require affirmative approval of regulations by the General Assembly.03.18.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Clarifies the General Assembly or a committee of the General Assembly can not amend or otherwise change a regulation under General Assembly review.
Sponsor:
Thomas C. Alexander
House Com:
Senate Com:
Judy
Status: Scrivener's error corrected
Status Date: 3/27/2014
Keywords:
General Governance
Of Interest
S 0416
Prohibits texting while driving
02.25.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment includes a $100 fine for the first offense, but removed the 2 point deduction for a first offense. The amendment also created a $200 fine and 2 points for second offense and $300 and 2 points for third offense.02.20.2014 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment includes a $100 fine and 2 points for a first offense, unless the driver opts into a training program. Also, a $500 fine and 4 points for second offense. $25 of the fine goes to a statewide trauma fund.02.06.2014 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.04.24.2013 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle on a public road, street or highway while using a wireless telecommunication device to write, send or read a text-based communication or e-mail.
Sponsor:
Thomas C. Alexander
House Com:
Senate Com:
Judy
Status: Scrivener's error corrected
Status Date: 2/27/2014
Keywords:
Public Safety
Transportation
Of Interest
S 0825
Exempts property located within a military base from property taxes
05.14.2014 The House Ways and Means committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment allows military veterans preference in hiring.02.18.2014 The Senate Finance committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.06.2014 The Senate Finance Property Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Exempts property located within a military base or installation that is used or owned by the US Armed Forces and is used as military housing from property taxes.
Sponsor:
Thomas C. Alexander
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Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 289
Status Date: 7/9/2014
Keywords:
Property Taxes
Of Interest
S 0868
Creates uniform standards for formatting documents submitted to a clerk of court
04.29.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee recommitted this bill to the subcommittee.04.15.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda. 04.08.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.04.01.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.03.25.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.03.19.2014 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment allows an opt out in certain circumstances. Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates uniform standards for formatting documents submitted to a clerk of court or register of deeds for recording. The bill also allows a six month grace period for conforming to the standards and penalties for nonconforming after the grace period.
Sponsor:
Thomas C. Alexander
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Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Thurmond (ch), Johnson, Young
Status Date: 3/3/2014
Keywords:
Courts
Of Interest
S 1206
Allows SC DOR to file tax liens through an Internet Notice System
Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows the SC Department of Revenue to file tax liens validly by implementing an Internet Accessible Notice System.
Sponsor:
Thomas C. Alexander
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Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance
Status Date: 4/8/2014
Keywords:
Property Taxes
Of Interest
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
