Bills Assigned to Keyword - Senate (22)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/17/2024


S 0906 Uniform Electronic Recordation of Custodial Interrogations ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Outlines the circumstances where a law enforcement officer or agency is required to electronically record a custodial interrogation.
Sponsor: Robert Hayes House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: Police Senate
Of Interest
S 0909 Prohibits altering monuments under the jurisdiction of political subdivisionsSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits altering, relocating or removing certain monuments or memorials erected on public property that is under the jurisdiction and control of political subdivisions.
Sponsor: Darrell Jackson House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: General Governance Senate
Of Interest
S 0913 Includes police vehicle mounted video and audio recordings in the Freedom of Information Act05.19.2016 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.05.18.2016 The House Judiciary Constiututional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment strikes all of the language in S913 and replaces it with the language from H3191, the House bill that creates the Office of FOIA Review within the Administrative Law Court. 03.22.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.17.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment matches the language to the federal standard and allows the court to determine whether a video should be redacted or withheld if it includes last words.02.18.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.02.04.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Includes law enforcement vehicle-mounted video and audio recordings in the list of specific categories of information that is to be made public under the Freedom of Information Act.
Sponsor: Larry Martin House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Conference committee appointed Larry Martin, Hembree, Bright Matthews Status Date: 6/1/2016
Keywords: FOIA Senate Week of 02.01.2016 Week of 02.15.2016 Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016 Week of 05.16.2016
Of Interest
S 0916 Raises the age for juveniles to under 18 years old04.12.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment clarifies that a child under 18 years old may not be charged as an adult with the exception of certain violent crimes.03.17.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Raises the age for juveniles from under 17 years old to under 18 years old.
Sponsor: Gerald Malloy House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 268 Status Date: 6/17/2016
Keywords: Public Safety Senate Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 04.11.2016
Passed
S 0919 Prohibits the adoption of sanctuary city ordinancesSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the adoption of sanctuary city ordinances.
Sponsor: Kevin Bryant House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: Immigration Senate
Of Interest
S 0920 Allows for certification of modular buildingsSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows for certification of structures not originally manufactured as a modular building after the structure is converted to a modular building.
Sponsor: Kevin Bryant House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: Building Codes Senate
Of Interest
S 0921 Includes volunteer chaplains at any municipal law enforcement agency in the definition of workers' compensationSummary of the bill as introduced: Includes volunteer chaplains at any municipal, county or state law enforcement agency within the definition under the workers' compensation law.
Sponsor: Kevin Bryant House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: Senate Workers' Comp
Of Interest
S 0923 Increases punishment for injuring or killing a police dog or horse04.28.2016 The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.07.2016 The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Animal Welfare Select subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment sets the minimum fine for a conviction at $10,000 and upon conviction requires up to 500 hours of community service with an animal-related organization.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows fines up to $30,000, imprisonment and payment of restitution or replacement for torturing, mutilating, injuring, disabling or killing a police dog or horse.
Sponsor: Kevin Bryant House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 5/18/2016
Keywords: Police Senate Week of 04.04.2016 Week of 04.25.2016
Of Interest
S 0925 Adds the offense of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature with a law enforcement officerSummary of the bill as introduced: Adds the offense of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature when a person injures a federal, state or local law enforcement officer in the discharge of their official duties.
Sponsor: Kevin Bryant House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: Police Senate
Of Interest
S 0928 Prohibits state agencies from taking action in relation to refugees placed in the state 01.26.2016 A Senate General subcommittee carried this bill over.01.19.2016 A Senate General subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits state agencies from taking action in relation to refugees placed in the state until new security measures are implemented by the federal government. The resolution also directs state and local law enforcement to confirm refugees placed in the state do not pose a safety risk.
Sponsor: Kevin Bryant House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on General Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: General Governance Senate Week of 01.18.2016 Week of 01.25.2016
Of Interest
S 0931 Directs SC DHEC to establish a revolving fund to help dam owners conduct safety studies on damsSummary of the bill as introduced: Directs SC DHEC to establish a revolving fund to  operate a financial assistance program to provide grants to dam owners to conduct engineering and safety studies on dams.
Sponsor: John Scott House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Senate
Of Interest
S 0932 Revises an application deadline for property owned by certain members of the Armed Forces05.18.2016 The House Ways and Means Committee gave this bill a favorable report.05.04.2016 The House Ways and Means Property Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.02.02.2016 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.26.2016 The Senate Finance Property Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. Summary of the bill as introduced: Revises an application deadline for property owned by certain members of the Armed Forces related to property tax assessment ratios.
Sponsor: Sean Bennett House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 206 Status Date: 6/9/2016
Keywords: Property Taxes Senate Week of 01.25.2016 Week of 02.01.2016 Week of 05.02.2016 Week of 05.16.2016
Passed
S 0938 Establishes a base state minimum wage and a schedule to gradually implement an adjusted minimum wage04.27.2016 A Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry subcommittee failed to report this bill out of subcommittee.Summary of the bill as introduced: Establishes a base state minimum wage and a schedule to gradually implement an adjusted minimum wage.
Sponsor: Marlon Kimpson House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: Employment/Personnel Finance/Revenue/Taxes Senate Week of 04.25.2016
Of Interest
S 0939 Adds the term assault weapon to the law related to offenses involving weaponsSummary of the bill as introduced: Makes it illegal to transport, store, keep, possess, have in possession, sell, rent, or participate in the sale or any handling of an assault weapon.
Sponsor: Marlon Kimpson House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: Public Safety Senate
Of Interest
S 0940 Requires the owner of a weapon to report the loss or theft of a handgun to a law enforcement agencySummary of the bill as introduced: Requires the owner of a weapon to report the loss or theft of a handgun to a law enforcement agency immediately.
Sponsor: Marlon Kimpson House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: Police Senate
Of Interest
S 0946 Allows a civil citation to be issued for overtaking a school bus05.18.2016 The Senate Transportation Committee gave this bill a favorable report.05.17.2016 A Senate Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.04.27.2016 The Senate Transportation Committee carried this bill over.04.21.2016 A Senate Transportation subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows a civil citation to be issued to the registered owner of a vehicle that illegally overtakes a school bus if the driver of his vehicle can't be identified by law enforcement officer or a video mounted on the school bus.
Sponsor: Robert Hayes House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Recommitted to Committee on Transportation Status Date: 5/31/2016
Keywords: Police Senate Week of 04.18.2016 Week of 04.25.2016 Week of 05.16.2016
Of Interest
S 0947 Provides criteria that a court must consider when it orders the abandonment or closure of a highwaySummary of the bill as introduced: Provides criteria that a court must consider when it orders the abandonment or closure of a highway.
Sponsor: Michael Fair House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Transportation Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: Courts Public Safety Senate Transportation
Of Interest
S 0948 Prevents a court from enforcing foreign law in the state from a forum outside of the United StatesSummary of the bill as introduced: Prevents a court from enforcing foreign law in the state from a forum outside of the United States.
Sponsor: Michael Fair House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: Courts Senate
Of Interest
S 0952 Creates a misdemeanor for any person to emit noise beyond the boundaries of his propertySummary of the bill as introduced: Creates a misdemeanor from SC DHEC for any person to emit noise beyond the boundaries of his property that interferes with the enjoyment of life or business activity. 
Sponsor: Ronnie Cromer House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Hembree (ch), Bright, McElveen Status Date: 3/9/2016
Keywords: Public Safety Senate
Of Interest
S 0955 Amends the current law regarding uniform traffic tickets04.06.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a uniform ordinance summons to be used instead of custodial arrest for the enforcement of county and municipal ordinances. This bill also requires a uniform traffic ticket to be used instead of custodial arrest in certain circumstances.
Sponsor: Paul Thurmond House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Thurmond (ch), Allen, Corbin Status Date: 3/24/2016
Keywords: Police Senate Week of 04.04.2016
Of Interest
S 0957 Prevents an employer from looking at a criminal record until the person is scheduled for an interview for a jobSummary of the bill as introduced: Prevents an employer from inquiring, considering or requiring disclosure of a criminal record  or criminal history until the applicant is selected for an interview for a job.
Sponsor: Margie Matthews House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 1/13/2016
Keywords: Employment/Personnel Senate
Of Interest
S 0958 Requires a psychological test before being certified as a law enforcement officerSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires a psychological test before being certified as a law enforcement officer.
Sponsor: Margie Matthews House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Hembree (ch), Corbin, McElveen Status Date: 2/19/2016
Keywords: Police Senate
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