Bills Assigned to Keyword - 01.19.2015 (30)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/25/2024


H 3184 Makes numerous changes to the current state ethics law02.02.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment makes changes to the appointment and structure of the state Ethics Commission. It also provides new procedures for the investigation of ethics complaints against elected officials.01.20.2015 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee last week. The subcommittee added the language from H3185 to this bill. H3185 adds a chapter in the current law that changes and expands penalties for ethics violations.01.14.2015 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The subcommmittee added the language from H3185 to H3184.Summary of the bill as introduced: Reconstitutes the state ethics commission membership and their duties and responsibilities to receive complaints about members of the General Assembly.
Sponsor: Thomas Pope House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 282 Status Date: 7/7/2016
Keywords: Ethics Week of 02.01.2016
Passed
H 3186 Redefines certain terms regarding ethics and government accountability05.12.2015 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment requires a listing of private sources of money, but does not require to list the amount of money.02.03.2015 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. Later in the day the full House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment was mostly technical, but it added language requiring filers to report money received by the filer’s immediate family, including money from a lobbyist principal and money received from a source funded by the entity with which the filer serves. 01.27.2015 The House Judiciary Committee recommitted this bill back to the subcommittee.01.21.2015 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Revises the definition of "business with which he is associated" and revises the statements of economic interests form.
Sponsor: Kirkman Finlay House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 283 Status Date: 7/7/2016
Keywords: Ethics
Passed
H 3187 Revises the definition of a committee and campaign contribution05.12.2015 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.20.2015 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.14.2015 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Changes the definition of a committee and the campaign contribution of a committee related to campaigns.
Sponsor: Kirkman Finlay House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 5/14/2015
Keywords: Ethics
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H 3188 Makes changes to the current law on campaign contributions05.12.2015 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment increases the campaign contribution limit.01.20.2015 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.14.2015 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits campaign contributions from certain noncandidate committees.
Sponsor: Kirkman Finlay House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 5/14/2015
Keywords: Elections Ethics
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H 3202 SC Whistleblower and Public Employee Protection Act02.03.2015 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.27.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.01.21.2015 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. Summary of the bill as introduced: Eliminates the $2,000 cap on rewards  for reports resulting in savings and eliminates the one year limitation on the period during which the employee is protected from adverse employment actions.
Sponsor: Laurie Funderburk House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Massey (ch), Coleman, Gregory Status Date: 3/12/2015
Keywords: Employment/Personnel
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H 3337 Prohibits cities and towns from charging a business license feeSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits cities and towns from imposing any tax or charging any fee for the privilege of operating a business inside the municipality.
Sponsor: Samuel Rivers House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/20/2015
Keywords: Business License Business Licensing
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H 3338 Requires a process by local governments to remove personal information from a websiteSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires state agencies and political subdivisions to develop and make available a process for a non elected official to request the removal of certain personal information available to the general public from any website maintained by the state agency or political subdivision.
Sponsor: Samuel Rivers House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 1/23/2015
Keywords: Employment/Personnel
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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 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 3350 Adds a homestead exemption for volunteer firefigher and EMS workersSummary of the bill as introduced: Adds an exemption on property taxes for residents 62 years old and over who worked as a volunteer firefighter or volunteer EMS worker in the state for at least 30 years.
Sponsor: Jackie Hayes House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/20/2015
Keywords: Property Taxes
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H 3351 Requires DHEC to develop an inspection plan for ponds and streams03.18.2015 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources  and Environmental Affairs Environmental Affairs II subcommittee did not take action on this bill. The sponsor withdrew the bill from consideration.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires SC DHEC to develop and implement an inspection plan to ensure that every pond, stream and similar body of water is maintained in compliance with all federal, state and local laws.
Sponsor: Mia McLeod House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Status Date: 1/20/2015
Keywords: Environment
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H 3357 Requires electrical utilities to bury power linesSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires electrical utilities operating in the state to bury all of its new electrical power lines installed within the boundaries of a municipality after January 2, 2016. The bill also requires utilities to bury existing lines before January 1, 2023.
Sponsor: Christopher Hart House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 1/20/2015
Keywords: Electric
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H 3359 Allows a state tax credit for hiring an unemployed individual who is receiving benefitsSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows a state tax credit for employers hiring an unemployed individual receiving unemployment compensation benefits.
Sponsor: Christopher Hart House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.S.McLeod Status Date: 1/21/2015
Keywords: Employment/Personnel
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H 3362 Requires the General Assembly to provide a definition of fair market valueSummary of the bill as introduced: Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to require the General Assembly to provide a definition of 'fair market value' for real property for the purpose of property taxes, eliminates the 15 percent value cap and eliminates the point of sale.
Sponsor: Christopher Hart House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/20/2015
Keywords: Property Taxes
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H 3365 Makes it illegal to use a cell phone while operating a motor vehicleSummary of the bill as introduced: Makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle while using a cellular phone, pager, personal digital assistant device or other wireless communications device without a hands free option.
Sponsor: Christopher Hart House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.S.McLeod Status Date: 1/21/2015
Keywords: General Governance
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H 3372 Repeals Act 388Summary of the bill as introduced: Repeals the provisions of Act 388.
Sponsor: Christopher Hart House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/21/2015
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
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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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H 3378 Grants DHEC sole authority on emergency orders over a beach or dune critical area03.19.2015 The House Agriculture, Natural Resource and Environmental Affairs Committee adjourned debate on this bill.03.18.2015 The House Agriculture, Natural Resource and Environmental Affairs Environmental Affairs I subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Grants DHEC sole authority in granting emergency orders over a beach or dune critical area and establishes guidelines over the use of sandbags in these areas.
Sponsor: William Herbkersman House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: Bowers Status Date: 2/17/2015
Keywords: General Governance
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H 3391 Allows only certain entites to apply to amend or change any zoning regulation or map related to propertySummary of the bill as introduced: Allows only a landowner, his/her appointed representative or the governing body of the political subdivision which is responsible for the zoning regulations or maps pertaining to the property may apply to amend or change any zoning regulation or map relating to that property.
Sponsor: Robert Ridgeway House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/22/2015
Keywords: Planning/Zoning
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H 3397 SC Earned Paid Sick Leave ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires private sector employees to accrue earned paid and earned unpaid sick leave.
Sponsor: Mia McLeod House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 1/22/2015
Keywords: Employment/Personnel
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H 3398 Terminates the SC Community Economic Development ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Terminates the provisions of the SC Community Economic Development Act and tax credits on June 30, 2020.
Sponsor: Gary Simrill House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/22/2015
Keywords: Economic Development
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H 3399 Forfeited Lands Emergency Development ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Provides authority to county councils and forfeited land commissions to petition legislative delegations for the use of the special authorities when certain forfeited lands have a significant adverse effect.
Sponsor: Anne Parks House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/22/2015
Keywords: General Governance
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H 3400 Changes the amount of money an employee can receive in damages after reporting law violationsSummary of the bill as introduced: Changes the maximum amount of actual damages an employee may recover from $15,000 to $300,000.
Sponsor: Jackson Whipper House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/22/2015
Keywords: Employment/Personnel
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H 3402 Limits the amount of time a train can block a four lane road in cities and townsSummary of the bill as introduced: Limits the time a train can block four lane street intersections in municipalities during certain periods of time.
Sponsor: Jackson Whipper House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/22/2015
Keywords: Transportation
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H 3405 Expands the jurisdiction for specific claims under the Tort Claims ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Expands the jurisdiction for certain claims brought under the Tort Claims Act. The bill also allows a state agency or political subdivision to be represented by a department manager, staff person or another officials in certain actions.
Sponsor: Jackson Whipper House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/22/2015
Keywords: Tort Reform
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