Legislation Assigned to the House EdPW Committee (22)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 3/28/2024


H 3086 Requires a municipality that owns an off-street parking facility to assess a fifty cent surcharge on each customer using the facilitySummary of the bill as introduced: Requires a municipality that owns an off-street parking facility to assess a fifty cent surcharge on each customer using the facility and to credit that surcharge revenue to the State Highway Fund to be used exclusively for road and bridge repair and improvement.
Sponsor: William Crosby House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Member Status Date: 1/11/2017
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes House
Of Interest
H 3087 Requires a fifty cent surcharge on all parking violations Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a fifty cent surcharge on all parking violations and requires that surcharge to be credited to the State Highway Fund to be used exclusively for road and bridge repair and improvement.
Sponsor: William Crosby House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Member Status Date: 1/11/2017
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes House
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H 3238 Requires SC DOT to obtain approval from a municipality prior to a projects inclusion in the improvement program01.31.2018 The House Education and Public Works Transportation Vehicle subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill. 01.18.2017 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires SC DOT to obtain approval from a municipality prior to a projects inclusion in the statewide transportation improvement program if the project is within the municipality's boundaries.
Sponsor: Merita Allison House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/10/2017
Keywords: House Transportation Week of 01.16.2017 Week of 01.29.2018
Of Interest
H 3245 Increases penalties for failing to stop a motor vehicle when signaled to stop by a law enforcement vehicleSummary of the bill as introduced: Increases penalties for failing to stop a motor vehicle when signaled to stop by a law enforcement vehicle.
Sponsor: William Crosby House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/10/2017
Keywords: House Police
Of Interest
H 3246 Makes it illegal to drive while distracted Summary of the bill as introduced: Makes it illegal to drive while distracted, creates a penalty and allows a law enforcement officers to issue a warning ticket to a driver whose actions could result in a distracted driving violation.
Sponsor: William Crosby House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Member Status Date: 1/11/2017
Keywords: General Governance House
Of Interest
H 3247 Makes several changes to the current law on mopeds02.08.2017 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.07.2017 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.01.25.2017 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.01.18.2017 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Defines a moped as a cycle, defined as a motor vehicle, with or without pedals, to permit propulsion by human power, that travels on no more than three wheels in contact with the ground powered by gas, electricity, alternative fuel, or a hybrid combination.
Sponsor: William Crosby House Com: EdPW Senate Com: Tran
Status: Act No. 89 Status Date: 5/31/2017
Keywords: House Public Safety Week of 01.16.2017 Week of 01.23.2017 Week of 02.06.2017
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H 3287 Regulates the operation of a moped along public roadsSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires both the passenger and driver of a moped to wear reflective vests, requires that a moped be equipped with a flashing rear red tail light that flashes continually.
Sponsor: Mike Ryhal House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/10/2017
Keywords: General Governance House
Of Interest
H 3595 Requires drivers approaching solid waste vehicles to change lanes02.13.2018 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.13.2018 The House Education and Public Works Transportation Vehicle subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires drivers approaching solid waste vehicles to proceed with caution and, if possible, change lanes to a lane that is not adjacent to the vehicle collecting solid waste.
Sponsor: Anne Thayer House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Recommitted to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 4/3/2018
Keywords: Public Safety Week of 01.23.2017 Week of 02.12.2018
Of Interest
H 3615 Dylan Paul Mitchell Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act03.22.2018 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.02.15.2018 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.03.30.2017 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.01.2017 The House Education and Public Works Committee adjourned debate on this bill.02.22.2017 THe House Education and Public Works Motor Vehicle subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment requires a defensive driving course six months after the conviction instead of three months.Summary of the bill as introduced: Enacts penalties for drivers who fail to yield to a vulnerable road user.
Sponsor: William Herbkersman House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Committed to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/19/2017
Keywords: Public Safety Week of 01.30.2017 Week of 02.12.2018 Week of 02.20.2017 Week of 02.27.2017 Week of 03.19.2018 Week of 03.27.2017
Of Interest
H 3739 Requires the S.C. Department of Transportation to bear costs for construction projects or improvements02.13.2018 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.31.2018 The House Education and Public Works Transportation Vehicle subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment is the Senate version of the bill S932.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires the S.C. Department of Transportation to bear costs, not to exceed 7.5 percent of the total project costs, for construction projects or improvements.
Sponsor: Dwight Loftis House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Recommitted to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 4/4/2018
Keywords: Transportation Week of 01.29.2018 Week of 02.12.2018 Week of 02.13.2017
Of Interest
H 3795 Applies the law that governs golf cart permits and registration by the DMV to all-terrain vehiclesSummary of the bill as introduced: Applies the law that governs golf cart permits and registration by the DMV to all-terrain vehicles.
Sponsor: Michael Pitts House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 2/16/2017
Keywords: General Governance Week of 02.13.2017
Of Interest
H 4405 Requires a physician driving a private passenger vehicle to display a flashing green light when responding to an emergency callSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires a physician driving a private passenger vehicle to display a flashing green light when responding to an emergency call.
Sponsor: Gregory Duckworth House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords: House Public Safety
Of Interest
H 4406 Establishes a penalty for the illegal operation of a golf cart during nighttime hours Summary of the bill as introduced: Establishes a penalty for the illegal operation of a golf cart during nighttime hours.
Sponsor: Brandon Newton House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords: General Governance House
Of Interest
H 4407 Applies penalties to the interference with a road or street identification signSummary of the bill as introduced: Applies penalties to the illegal interference with a road or street identification sign.
Sponsor: Robert Ridgeway House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Member(s) request name added as sponsor: S.Rivers Status Date: 2/14/2018
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 4466 Allows municipalities to adopt an ordinance that regulates the operation of unlicensed vehicles on public streets and highways when the vehicles are offered for rent05.02.2018 The Senate Transportation Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.22.2018 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment makes cities apply any ordinance changes or additions to state law.02.28.2018 The House Education and Public Works Motor Vehicles subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendments give municipalities the express authority to regulate rented or leased mopeds or golf carts related to safety devices, geographic area and specific roadways. The amendment also grants counties the ability to regulate the unlicensed vehicles within unincorporated areas.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows municipalities to adopt an ordinance that regulates the operation of certain unlicensed vehicles on public streets and highways when the vehicles are offered for rent on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.
Sponsor: Alan Clemmons House Com: EdPW Senate Com: Tran
Status: Senate insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Hutto, Rankin, Grooms Status Date: 5/10/2018
Keywords: General Governance House Week of 02.26.2018 Week of 03.19.2018 Week of 04.30.2018
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H 4472 Defines "funeral procession" and provides immunity from liability for law enforcement officers directing or escorting a funeral processionSummary of the bill as introduced: Defines "funeral procession" and provides immunity from liability for law enforcement officers directing or escorting a funeral procession.
Sponsor: Michael Pitts House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords: House Police
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H 4480 Makes further changes to the texting while driving law to prohibit a driver from using his hands to operate a mobile device while driving 03.22.2018 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.07.2018 The House Education and Public Works Transportation and Motor Vehicle joint subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment increases the maximum fine for “Driving While Using an Electronic Device” first offense to $100 and exempts the use of hands-free devices while driving from the bill.02.21.2018 The House Education and Public Works Transportation and Motor Vehicle joint subcommittee carried this bill over.02.06.2018 The House Education and Public Works Transportation and Motor Vehicle joint subcommittee carried this bill over.01.31.2018 THe House Education and Public Works Transportation and Motor Vehicle joint subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Makes further changes to the texting while driving law to prohibit a driver from using his hands to operate a mobile device while driving.
Sponsor: Bill Taylor House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-8-18 Status Date: 5/3/2018
Keywords: General Governance House Week of 01.29.2018 Week of 02.05.2018 Week of 02.19.2018 Week of 03.05.2018 Week of 03.19.2018
Of Interest
H 4511 Increases fines for obstruction of a highway by a railroad car, locomotive or other object02.28.2018 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Increases fines for obstruction of a highway by a railroad car, locomotive or other object.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Member(s) request name added as sponsor: King Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords: General Governance House Week of 02.26.2018
Of Interest
H 4681 Requires candidates for a commercial drivers' licenses to complete training on human traffickingSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires candidates for a commercial drivers' licenses to complete an in-person or online human trafficking awareness course.
Sponsor: Mandy Norrell House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/24/2018
Keywords: General Governance Week of 01.22.2018
Of Interest
H 5053 Revises locations where golf carts may be operated and restricts the regulatory authority of a political subdivision over the operation of a golf cartSummary of the bill as introduced: Revises locations where golf carts may be operated and restricts the regulatory authority of a political subdivision over the operation of a golf cart.
Sponsor: William Hixon House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 3/1/2018
Keywords: General Governance Week of 02.26.2018
Of Interest
S 0197 Makes several changes to the current law on mopeds01.18.2017 The Senate Transportation Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment requires SC Department of Public Safety to collect and report to the Senate Transportation Committee statistics on moped riders and use. The amendment also exempts vehicles over 750 watts from the provisions of this bill.01.17.2017 A Senate Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment conforms the bill to S689 from 2016 that required beginners’ permits for moped riders and the final version of the insurance requirement in the moped bill passed in S689. Summary of the bill as introduced: Makes several changes to the law on mopeds and moped operation.
Sponsor: Greg Hembree House Com: EdPW Senate Com: Tran
Status: Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 2/1/2017
Keywords: Week of 01.16.2017
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S 0932 Requires an entity undertaking a transportation improvement project to bear the cost of relocating water and sewer lines03.22.2018 The Senate Transportation Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.13.2018 A Senate Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires an entity undertaking a transportation improvement project to bear the cost of relocating water and sewer lines.
Sponsor: Paul Campbell House Com: EdPW Senate Com: Tran
Status: Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 4/3/2018
Keywords: Utilities Week of 01.22.2018 Week of 03.12.2018 Week of 03.19.2018
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