Bills Assigned to Keyword - Week of 03.21.2016 (18)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/23/2024


H 3313 Changes the rollback calculation on agricultural property03.22.2016 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.15.2016 The Senate Finance Property Taxation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only makes technical changes.04.22.2015 The House Ways and Means Committee gave this bill a favorable report. 04.14.2015 The House Ways and Means Property Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires when calculating rollback taxes due on real property that changed from agricultural to commercial or residential, if the value of the green space is ten percent or more, it must be valued based on the green space use.
Sponsor: Thomas Pope House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 251 Status Date: 6/14/2016
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016
Passed
H 3343 Prohibits certain methods of euthanasia in animal shelters03.24.2016 The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.17.2016 The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Animal Welfare Select subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.04.22.2015 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee.04.21.2015 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Agriculture subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the House 3M Committee.02.24.2015 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment adds the phrase "as a last resort" at the end of section 1(b) of the bill.02.04.2015 The House 3M Local Government and Corrections Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with amendments. The amendments narrow down the types of drugs used for euthanasia to one type. It allows the Veterinary Board to allow other groups to provide training on euthanasia and it clarifies that no inhaled gas may be used for euthanasia. Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the use of barbituric acid derivatives and carbon monoxide gas in euthanasia in animal shelters.
Sponsor: Chip Huggins House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 175 Status Date: 5/27/2016
Keywords: General Governance Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016
Passed
H 3653 Allows law enforcement agencies to enter into a multijurisdictional task force agreement04.19.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment restricts political subdivisions from entering into mutual aid agreements for the sole purpose of "speed enforcement." 04.12.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.04.05.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.23.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment prohibits municipalities from entering into mutual aid agreements for the enforcement of municipal ordinances or for the sole purpose of speed enforcement.02.24.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.02.09.2016 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment resolves a conflict between counties and sheriffs.02.04.2016 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment allows city and town councils to enter into multijurisdictional agreements once and let it stand until revoked rather than entering into an agreement each time it is needed. Summary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes a law enforcement agency to enter into mutual aid agreements or multi jurisdictional task force agreements with other law enforcement providers as may be necessary.
Sponsor: Thomas Pope House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 222 Status Date: 6/9/2016
Keywords: Police Public Safety Week of 02.01.2016 Week of 02.08.2016 Week of 02.22.2016 Week of 03.21.2016 Week of 04.04.2016 Week of 04.11.2016 Week of 04.18.2016
Passed
H 3685 Adds a $5 surcharge on all monetary penalties imposed by municipal courts03.22.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.15.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over. 03.10.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.02.02.2016 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment removes the $5 surcharge and requires tickets to be electronically submitted to the SC DMV within five days of disposal.01.26.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.05.19.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.05.12.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.05.05.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.04.21.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.03.24.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.03.18.2015 The House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment includes all tickets.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a $5 surcharge on all penalties imposed by a general sessions, magistrates or municipal court for misdemeanor traffic or non-traffic offenses where an electronic ticket or citation was issued.
Sponsor: Dennis Moss House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 185 Status Date: 5/31/2016
Keywords: Police Week of 01.25.2016 Week of 02.01.2016 Week of 03.07.2016 Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016
Passed
H 3710 Extends the multilot discount for an additional five years03.22.2016 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment changes the one year to 24 months. 03.15.2016 The Senate Finance Property Taxation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment changes the five years to one year.05.12.2015 The Senate Finance Property Taxation subcommittee carried this bill over.04.23.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.04.22.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Real Estate subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment changes the extension dates from 2021 to 2018.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides an additional five years of eligibility for the multiple lot discount. 
Sponsor: William Hixon House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 237 Status Date: 6/13/2016
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016
Passed
H 4712 Classifies off-premise outdoor advertising signs as personal property04.05.2016 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.22.2016 The Senate Finance Property Taxation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment eliminates any loopholes for structures other than billboards.02.10.2016 The House Ways and Means Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment requires both written and electronic notice to the assessor if a mistake is made.02.04.2016 The House Ways and Means Property Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment requires written notification from property owners for 2014 and 2015 changes in assessments.Summary of the bill as introduced: Classifies off-premise outdoor advertising signs as personal property and requires an off-premise sign site to be taxed at its value that existed before the erection of the sign.
Sponsor: Brian White House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 167 Status Date: 5/6/2016
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 01.18.2016 Week of 02.01.2016 Week of 02.08.2016 Week of 03.21.2016 Week of 04.04.2016
Passed
S 0163 Grants further duties to the Joint Legislative Committee on Municipal Incorporation to review charters of certain cities and towns04.12.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee. There was also a minority report placed on the bill.04.05.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.22.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.15.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.01.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.02.16.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.02.10.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment lowers the population threshold from 300 to 150. The amendment also requires a 2/3 vote of the legislative delegation and a written statement alleging failure to provide services to trigger a review regardless of population.01.28.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires cities and towns whose population drops below 300 to show that it is maintaining municipal services at an adequate level to maintain its certificate of incorporation.
Sponsor: Greg Hembree House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 5/31/2016
Keywords: Incorporation Week of 01.25.2016 Week of 02.08.2016 Week of 02.15.2016 Week of 02.29.2016 Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016 Week of 04.04.2016 Week of 04.11.2016
Of Interest
S 0194 Dilapidated Buildings Act04.12.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee recommitted this bill to the subcommittee.04.05.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.22.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.15.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.01.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.02.16.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.02.09.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.02.02.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.01.26.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.05.12.2015 The Senate Judiciary Committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda. 04.28.2015 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.04.22.2015 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment includes counties.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows a municipality to bring a cause of action against the owner of property not in substantial compliance with municipal ordinances.  
Sponsor: Bradley Hutto House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Gregory, Thurmond Status Date: 1/30/2015
Keywords: Blight Week of 01.25.2016 Week of 02.01.2016 Week of 02.08.2016 Week of 02.15.2016 Week of 02.29.2016 Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016 Week of 04.04.2016 Week of 04.11.2016
Priority
S 0289 Creates the offense of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer04.12.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee recommitted this bill to the subcommittee.04.05.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.22.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.15.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.01.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.02.16.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.02.11.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Clarifies that a person who illegally injures a law enforcement officer, EMS provider or firefighter commits the offense of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.
Sponsor: Thomas Alexander House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Corbin, Young Status Date: 3/20/2015
Keywords: Police Week of 02.08.2016 Week of 02.15.2016 Week of 02.29.2016 Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016 Week of 04.04.2016 Week of 04.11.2016
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S 0302 Allows law enforcement agencies to enter into a multijurisdictional task force agreement03.23.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.02.24.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes a law enforcement agency to enter into mutual aid agreements or multi jurisdictional task force agreements with other law enforcement providers as may be necessary.
Sponsor: Larry Martin House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Malloy (ch), Campsen, Hembree, McElveen, Turner Status Date: 2/13/2015
Keywords: Public Safety Week of 02.22.2016 Week of 03.21.2016
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S 0498 Makes it illegal to cause or allow a drone to tresspass03.23.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Makes it illegal to willfully cause or allow certain aerial vehicles, such as drones, to enter upon or above the land of another person.
Sponsor: Vincent Sheheen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Hembree (ch), Allen, Thurmond Status Date: 5/1/2015
Keywords: Public Safety Week of 03.21.2016
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S 0650 Gives SLED exclusive authority and jurisdiction to investigate all officer-involved shootings that result in bodily injury or death03.22.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended.03.15.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.09.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.01.26.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee recommitted this bill to the subcommittee.05.12.2015 The Senate Judiciary Committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.04.30.2015 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Gives SLED exclusive authority and jurisdiction to investigate all officer-involved shootings that result in bodily injury or death, unless the bodily injury or death is caused by a SLED agent.  
Sponsor: John Scott House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 5/31/2016
Keywords: Police Week of 01.25.2016 Week of 03.07.2016 Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016
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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
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S 0979 Places the regulation of animal shelters under the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation03.24.2016 The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Places the regulation of animal shelters under the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
Sponsor: Vincent Sheheen House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Recommitted to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Status Date: 5/31/2016
Keywords: General Governance Week of 01.11.2016 Week of 03.21.2016
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S 0995 Classifies off-premise outdoor advertising signs as personal property03.22.2016 The Senate Finance Property Taxation subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Classifies off-premise outdoor advertising signs as personal property and requires an off-premise sign site to be taxed at its value that existed before the erection of the sign.
Sponsor: Paul Campbell House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/14/2016
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 01.11.2016 Week of 03.21.2016
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S 1023 Allows retired municipal judges to carry a concealed weapon04.12.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.04.05.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.03.24.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment includes clerks of court.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows retired and active judges, commissioners and solicitors to carry a concealed weapon.
Sponsor: Bradley Hutto House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/27/2016
Keywords: General Governance Week of 01.25.2016 Week of 03.21.2016 Week of 04.04.2016 Week of 04.11.2016
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S 1075 Incentivizes the purchase of natural gas powered vehicles05.18.2016 The House Ways and Means Committee adjourned debate on this bill.05.17.2016 The House Ways and Means Revenue Policy subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.03.22.2016 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.15.2016 The Senate Sales and Income Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment is a strike all and insert new language. As soon as the amendment is written, it will be posted. Summary of the bill as introduced: Incentivizes the purchase of natural gas powered vehicles by lowering the property tax assessment by 30 percent.
Sponsor: Paul Campbell House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 4/13/2016
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Week of 02.08.2016 Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016 Week of 05.16.2016
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S 1125 Deletes a provision that limits the textile communities revitalization income tax credit to 50 percent03.22.2016 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report. 03.15.2016 The Senate Finance Sales and Income Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Deletes a provision that limits the textiles communities revitalization income tax credit to 50 percent.
Sponsor: Glenn Reese House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 4/13/2016
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Week of 02.22.2016 Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016
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