Legislation Sponsored by Todd Rutherford (16)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/26/2024


H 3129 Makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle along a highway without a working speedometerSummary of the bill as introduced: Makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle along a highway without a working speedometer.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2015
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3131 Prohibits a municipal detention facility from stopping an in-person meeting between an inmate and his attorney Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a municipal detention facility from stopping an in-person meeting between an inmate and his attorney.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2015
Keywords: Courts
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H 3132 Prohibits a municipal detention facility from intercepting or recording communication between an inmate and his attorneySummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a municipal detention facility from intercepting, recording, monitoring or divulging any communication between an inmate and his attorney.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pitts Status Date: 1/15/2015
Keywords: Courts
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H 3134 Prohibits the arrest of someone charged with a traffic offense with a uniform traffic ticketSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the custodial arrest of someone charged with a traffic offense with a uniform traffic ticket.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2015
Keywords: Police
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H 3136 Authorizes a solicitor to notify SLED on certain offenses for the criminal databaseSummary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes a solicitor to notify SLED when a person pleads guilty to a less-included offense to ensure the criminal database reflects the appropriate offense.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2015
Keywords: Expungement
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H 3139 Creates an expedited forfeiture return policySummary of the bill as introduced: Outlines the process of the expedited return of certain property and monies seized when forfeiture proceedings have not been instituted and charges have not been filed withing 30 days of seizure.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2015
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3247 Extends the Study Committee on Expungement of Criminal Offenses until December 31, 201502.03.2015 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.29.2015 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Extends the Study Committee on Expungement of Criminal Offenses until December 31, 2015.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 2/12/2015
Keywords: Expungement
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H 3285 Defines the term tracking deviceSummary of the bill as introduced: Defines the term tracking device and creates the offense and penalties of a tracking device.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/13/2015
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3346 Ban the Box ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits job applications from including questions related to convictions of a crime unless the crime for which the person was convicted directly relates to the position of employment or license for the occupation is sought.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/20/2015
Keywords: Employment/Personnel
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H 3931 Prohibits a law enforcement agency from purchasing cell site simulator technologySummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a law enforcement agency from purchasing cell-site simulator technology from a company that requires the purchaser of this equipment to enter into a nondisclosure agreement.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 3/30/2015
Keywords: Police Public Safety
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H 3950 Uniform Antidiscrimination ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Expands the definition of discrimination to include discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Roll call Yeas-79 Nays-34 Status Date: 5/5/2015
Keywords: Employment/Personnel
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H 3990 Gives SLED exclusive authority and jurisdiction to investigate all officer-involved shootings that result in bodily injury or deathSummary of the bill as introduced: Gives SLED exclusive authority and jurisdiction to investigate all officer-involved shootings that result in bodily injury or death.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/16/2015
Keywords: Police
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H 4494 Requires a municipal judge to be screened by the Judicial Merit Selection CommissionSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires a municipal judge to be screened by the Judicial Merit Selection Commission before he may be reappointed by the municipal council if the judge has a pending complaint or a complaint filed that resulted in a disciplinary order.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/12/2016
Keywords: Courts House
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H 4496 Prohibits law enforcement from using an automatic number plate recognition systemSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits law enforcement agencies from using or employing an automatic number plate recognition system.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: G.R.Smith Status Date: 1/28/2016
Keywords: House Police
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H 4522 Prohibits a law enforcement agency from purchasing cell-site simulator technology or devicesSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a law enforcement agency from purchasing cell-site simulator technology or devices.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: G.R.Smith Status Date: 1/28/2016
Keywords: House Police
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H 4569 Creates financial grants for people affected by the October 2015 floodingSummary of the bill as introduced: Makes appropriations to the Office of the Governor for financial grants to individuals or families adversely affected by the October 2015 flooding.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/12/2016
Keywords: General Governance House
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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