Bills Assigned to Keyword - 02.02.2015 (27)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/22/2024


H 3008 Prohibits a local governing body from enacting an ordinance that conflicts with a state highway traffic law02.05.2014 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a local governing body from passing an ordinance that conflicts with a state statute regulating highway traffic.
Sponsor: Jimmy Bales House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 6/4/2015
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3168 SC Emergency Management Law Enforcement Act04.28.2015 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.21.2015 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.04.15.2015 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.02.03.2015 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: Outlines procedures for the use of out-of-state officers who are deployed to the state in accordance with the provisions of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
Sponsor: Edward Tallon House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 35 Status Date: 6/5/2015
Keywords: Public Safety
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 3190 Removes the legislative exemption in the Freedom of Information Act02.24.2015 The House Judiciary Committee recommitted this bill back to the subcommittee.02.10.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.02.04.2015 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Removes the existing FOIA exemption for members of the General Assembly and their immediate staff.
Sponsor: Weston Newton House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Corley Status Date: 3/3/2015
Keywords: FOIA
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H 3191 Creates the Office of Freedom of Information Act Review with in Administrative Law Court03.15.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee. There was a minority report placed on the bill.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.02.03.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment provides that an appeal from the Administrative Law Court automatically halts the the FOIA production requirement. The amendment also clarifies that a public body has the ability to appeal an action to the Office of FOIA review, it adds greater flexibility to the final documentation production time and protects public bodies from FOIA requests that seek personal information for commercial solicitation.01.21.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee met and heard testimony on this bill but did not take action.05.20.2015 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.05.13.2015 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.05.06.2015 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.02.10.2015 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report with amendments. The amendments set attorney's fees, remove two hours of free time for records retrieval that was included in the previous versions, and specifies that the 30 day production deadline doesn't start running until the 25 percent deposit has been paid by the party submitting a request. 02.04.2015 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates the Office of Freedom of Information Act Review within Administrative Law Court and reduces the time in which a public body has to respond to requests from 15 days to ten days.
Sponsor: Weston Newton House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 3/17/2016
Keywords: FOIA Week of 01.18.2016 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
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H 3192 Requires an agenda for meetings of a public body02.10.2015 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report with amendments. The amendments added an emergency finding requirement in order to add an item at the time of a meeting and specifies that the requirement only applies when adding an action item.02.04.2015 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with amendments. The amendments remove the “irreparable harm” language and allows an agenda to be amended by a 2/3 vote at the beginning of the meeting.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires an agenda for all meetings of a public body and requires 2/3 of the members of the body present and voting to add an item to the agenda after the meeting begins. The bill also requires that members make a finding that irreparable harm will come to the public if the item is not added after the meeting begins.
Sponsor: Weston Newton House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 2/18/2015
Keywords: FOIA
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H 3198 Requires public officials to recuse themselves from a matter that is a conflict of interest02.03.2015 The House Judiciary Committee recommitted this bill back to the subcommittee.01.28.2015 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires public officials to recuse themselves at any time regarding a matter that is a conflict of interest is before the public body.
Sponsor: James Lucas House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow Status Date: 3/18/2015
Keywords: 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 3213 Requires law enforcement officers to notify DMV of medical conditions of drivers04.29.2015 The Senate Transportation Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.19.2015 A Senate Transportation subcommittee carried this bill over. 02.11.2015 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report. 02.04.2015 The House Education and Public Works Public Safety subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires law enforcement officers who suspect that a motor vehicle accident was the result of a driver's loss of consciousness due to a medical condition to notify DMV of the determination.
Sponsor: Wayne George House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Transportation Status Date: 2/24/2015
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 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 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 3490 Business License Tax Reform ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Changes how business license taxes are calculated and caps the tax for each business at $100. For more detail about business license taxes and this bill, click here. 
Sponsor: Rick Quinn House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henderson Status Date: 1/12/2016
Keywords: Business License Business Licensing
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H 3509 Sets a limit for the renewal or extension of contracts to buy powerSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows for the renewal or extension of contracts between a joint power and energy agency and its constituent municipalities to buy power for additional periods not to exceed 50 years from the date of the renewal or extension.
Sponsor: Merita Allison House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bannister Status Date: 2/11/2015
Keywords: Electric
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H 3510 Prohibits dronesSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the operation of a public unmanned aircraft system and the disclosure of personal information information acquired through the operation of a public unmanned aircraft system.
Sponsor: Daniel Hamilton House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 2/4/2015
Keywords: General Governance
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H 3515 Declares Wednesday, February 4, 2015 as Cities Mean Business DaySummary of the bill as introduced: Declares Wednesday, February 4, 2015, as Cities Mean Business Day in South Carolina.
Sponsor: Brian White House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Introduced and adopted Status Date: 2/4/2015
Keywords: General Governance
Passed
H 3521 Prevents a court or other enforcement authority from enforcing foreign law05.11.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee did not report this bill out of committee. 04.19.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.04.13.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. As soon as the amendment is written, it will be posted in the tracking system.05.05.2015 The House Judiciary Committee recommitted this bill back to the subcommittee.04.21.2015 THe House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.03.24.2015 The House Judiciary Committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.03.17.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.03.05.2015 THe House Judiciary General and Family Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prevents a court or other enforcement authority from enforcing foreign law.
Sponsor: Harry Limehouse House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Massey (ch), Bright, Coleman, Young, Kimpson Status Date: 2/16/2016
Keywords: Courts Week of 04.11.2016 Week of 04.18.2016 Week of 05.09.2016
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H 3525 Regulates transportation network companies03.19.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.17.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Public Utilities subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment defines the companies as only those that operate outside municipal limits.02.19.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee recommitted this bill to the subcommittee.02.12.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Public Utilities subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendments require any appeals go to the Administrative Law Court rather than Public Service Commission, require vehicles to be inspected within 30 days of entering service, and remove the mileage cap.Summary of the bill as introduced: Outlines the regulations for transportation network companies under the Office of Regulatory Staff and exempts these companies from regulation by the Public Service Commission.
Sponsor: William Sandifer House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 88 Status Date: 7/14/2015
Keywords: Transportation
Passed
H 3536 South Carolina Wage Assignment ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Provides specific procedures for the assignment of wages earned or to be earned by an employee to secure a debt. This bill also prohibits an employer from discharging or suspending an employee because his earnings have been subjected to wage demands.
Sponsor: William Sandifer House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 2/5/2015
Keywords: Employment/Personnel
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S 0143 Prohibits a governmental entity from entering into a contract to pay a political subdivision for assets02.03.2015 The Senate Finance Property Taxation subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a governmental entity from entering into a contract in which installment payments of the purchase price are to be paid by a governmental entity to a nonprofit corporation, political subdivision or any other entity in order to finance the acquisition, construction, renovation or repair of any asset.
Sponsor: Creighton B. Coleman House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 1/13/2015
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
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S 0401 Changes the rollback calculation on agricultural property03.15.2016 The Senate Finance Property Taxation subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires when calculating rollback taxes due on a parcel of real property that changed from agricultural to commercial or residential, the value used for platted green space or open space use of the parcel if the use is ten percent or more of the parcel, it must be valued based on the green space or open space use.
Sponsor: Harvey Peeler House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 2/3/2015
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 03.14.2016
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S 0403 Revises the definition of personal identifying information for purposes of collection of recordsSummary of the bill as introduced: Revises the definition of personal identifying information for the purpose of the prohibition of intentionally making available to the general public someones social security number or other personal information.
Sponsor: Bradley Hutto House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Young (ch), Turner, Kimpson Status Date: 4/7/2015
Keywords: General Governance
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S 0406 Increases the gas tax and provides an income tax credit03.24.2015 The Senate Finance Transportation Funding Special subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.    03.17.2015 The Senate Finance Transportation Funding Special subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.    03.10.2015 The Senate Finance Transportation Funding Special subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.  03.03.2015 The Senate Finance Transportation Funding Special subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.  02.12.2015 The Senate Finance Transportation Funding subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Directs the State Fiscal Accountability Authority to establish a motor fuel surcharge and provide for a refundable income tax credit for taxpayers who pay the motor fuel surcharge.
Sponsor: Paul Thurmond House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 2/10/2015
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
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S 0408 Mandates governments to open procurement to all products that meet certain specifications05.19.2015 The Senate Finance Committee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Mandates all governmental entities to open procurement processes to all products that meeting certain engineering specifications.
Sponsor: Paul Campbell House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 2/4/2015
Keywords: Procurement
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S 0409 South Carolina Transportation Companies Act04.01.2015 The Senate Transportation Committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. As soon as the amendment is available, it will be posted here.03.25.2015 The Senate Transportation Committee carried this bill over. 03.17.2015 A Senate Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.03.10.2015 A Senate Transportation subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Outlines the regulations for transportation network companies such as Uber under the Office of Regulatory Staff and exempts these companies from regulation by the Public Service Commission. This bill also exempts transportation network companies from municipal regulation.
Sponsor: Kevin Bryant House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Transportation Status Date: 2/4/2015
Keywords: Transportation
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