Legislation Sponsored by James Merrill (5)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 11/30/2023


H 3228 Prohibits the use of public funds to contract with a person that lobbiesSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the use of public funds to contract with a person whose activities include lobbying.
Sponsor: James Merrill House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2015
Keywords: General Governance
Of Interest
H 3233 Requires business license taxes be based on number of employees in the business and not on gross incomeSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires business license taxes be based on number of employees in the business and not on gross income.
Sponsor: James Merrill House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/13/2015
Keywords: Business License Business Licensing
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H 3235 Requires an annexation commission to submit a budget to the governor within 30 days of appointmentSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires an annexation commission to prepare a proposed budget and submit it to the governor within 30 days of the commission's appointment. 
Sponsor: James Merrill House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2015
Keywords: Annexation
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H 3236 Prohibits a municipality from recognizing a labor union as a bargaining agent for employeesSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a municipality from recognizing a labor union or other employee association as being a bargaining agent of public officers or employees.
Sponsor: James Merrill House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 1/13/2015
Keywords: Employment/Personnel
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H 3374 Changes the calculation for the Local Government Fund02.17.2015 The House Ways and Means Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.04.2015 The House Ways and Means Revenue Policy subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Sets a benchmark for the yearly increase in the Local Government Fund going forward.
Sponsor: James Merrill House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 3/10/2015
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
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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