Bills Assigned to Keyword - 04.20.2015 (32)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/26/2024


H 3010 SC Marketplace and Infrastructure Improvement Act05.20.2015 The House Ways and Means Committee adjourned debate on this bill. 04.22.2015 The House Ways and Means Committee adjourned debate on this bill.04.15.2015 The House Ways and Means Sales and Income Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires the SC Department of Revenue to take certain actions in the event Congress passed the Marketplace Fairness Act and direct all new state and local sales tax revenue from this action to the State Highway Fund.
Sponsor: Nathan Ballentine House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Huggins, G.R.Smith, Bedingfield, Hamilton Status Date: 2/24/2015
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Transportation
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H 3026 Defines offshore wind research and development activities04.23.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee adjourned debate ont his bill.04.21.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Public Utilities subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Defines offshore wind research and development activities as initiatives undertaken by an electrical utility for the long term advancement of the economic development and clean energy benefits.
Sponsor: Alan Clemmons House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 1/13/2015
Keywords: Environment Utilities
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H 3113 Includes the cost of environmental remediation in property assembly costs04.22.2015 The House Ways and Means Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.14.2015 The House Ways and Means Economic Development, Capital Improvement and Other Taxes subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Includes the cost of environmental remediation as a reimbursable expense in redevelopment projects.
Sponsor: Harold Mitchell House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 4/29/2015
Keywords: Economic Development
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H 3146 Requires reimbursement of the cost of mailing property tax notices if a taxing entity causes the notice to be incomplete05.20.2015 The House Ways and Means Committee adjourned debate on this bill. 04.22.2015 The House Ways and Means Committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.04.14.2015 The House Ways and Means Property Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a taxing jursidiction to reimburse the cost of mailing property tax notices again if that taxing entity causes the notice sent by the county to be incomplete when the initial notice is mailed on October 15.
Sponsor: Murrell Smith House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/13/2015
Keywords: Property Taxes
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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 3259 Reduces the minimum square footage requirement contained in the definition of eligible site04.22.2015 The House Ways and Means Committee gave this bill a favorable report. 04.14.2015 The House Ways and Means Economic Development, Capital Improvement and Other Taxes subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Reduces the minimum square footage requirement from 40,000 to 25,000 contained in the definition of eligible site under the South Carolina Retail Facilities Revitalization Act.
Sponsor: Leonidas Stavrinakis House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 4/29/2015
Keywords: Economic Development
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H 3313 Changes the rollback calculation on agricultural property03.22.2016 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.15.2016 The Senate Finance Property Taxation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only makes technical changes.04.22.2015 The House Ways and Means Committee gave this bill a favorable report. 04.14.2015 The House Ways and Means Property Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires when calculating rollback taxes due on real property that changed from agricultural to commercial or residential, if the value of the green space is ten percent or more, it must be valued based on the green space use.
Sponsor: Thomas Pope House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 251 Status Date: 6/14/2016
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016
Passed
H 3325 Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act03.01.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.16.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.02.09.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.02.02.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over.01.28.2016A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment requires notice on partition provisions.05.05.2015 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.21.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.04.15.2015 The House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with amendments. As soon as the amendments are available, they will be posted here.Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates procedures for a court to follow in determining the value of the property and factors for a court to consider for different types of partitions.
Sponsor: James Smith House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 153 Status Date: 5/2/2016
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 01.25.2016 Week of 02.01.2016 Week of 02.08.2016 Week of 02.15.2016 Week of 02.29.2016
Passed
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 3431 Prevents a political subdivision from mandating an employee benefit04.23.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.15.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Business and Commerce subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prevents a political subdivision of the state from mandating or requiring an employee benefit. 
Sponsor: William Sandifer House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Recommitted to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 4/29/2015
Keywords:
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H 3440 Makes several changes to the current law on mopeds03.16.2016 The Senate Transportation Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.02.16.2016 A Senate Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendments removes the requirement for a flashing red light and sets the minimum age for a moped license from 14 years old to 15 years old.02.02.2016 A Senate Transportation subcommittee carried this bill over.05.28.2015 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment adds language to the bill to require mopeds to always travel in the right lane, except when they are making a left turn. 05.20.2015 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment makes the bill more comprehensive to require moped registration.05.05.2015 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.04.21.2015 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.03.05.2015 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.02.12.2015 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a moped to be registered, carry insurance and may not be operated on a public road with a speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour. 
Sponsor: William Crosby House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Veto overridden by originating body Yeas-69 Nays-33 Status Date: 6/15/2016
Keywords: Public Safety Week of 02.01.2016 Week of 02.15.2016 Week of 03.14.2016
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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 3562 Local Option School Operating Millage Property Tax Credit Act04.22.2015 The House Ways and Means Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.14.2015 The House Ways and Means Property Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows a county council with referendum approval to impose a one percent sales tax to use to provide a credit against property tax levied in the county for school operations.
Sponsor: William Herbkersman House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Finance Status Date: 4/29/2015
Keywords: Property Taxes Sales Taxes
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H 3685 Adds a $5 surcharge on all monetary penalties imposed by municipal courts03.22.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.15.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee carried this bill over. 03.10.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.02.02.2016 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment removes the $5 surcharge and requires tickets to be electronically submitted to the SC DMV within five days of disposal.01.26.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.05.19.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.05.12.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.05.05.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.04.21.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.03.24.2015 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.03.18.2015 The House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment includes all tickets.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a $5 surcharge on all penalties imposed by a general sessions, magistrates or municipal court for misdemeanor traffic or non-traffic offenses where an electronic ticket or citation was issued.
Sponsor: Dennis Moss House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 185 Status Date: 5/31/2016
Keywords: Police Week of 01.25.2016 Week of 02.01.2016 Week of 03.07.2016 Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016
Passed
H 3710 Extends the multilot discount for an additional five years03.22.2016 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment changes the one year to 24 months. 03.15.2016 The Senate Finance Property Taxation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment changes the five years to one year.05.12.2015 The Senate Finance Property Taxation subcommittee carried this bill over.04.23.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.04.22.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Real Estate subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment changes the extension dates from 2021 to 2018.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides an additional five years of eligibility for the multiple lot discount. 
Sponsor: William Hixon House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 237 Status Date: 6/13/2016
Keywords: Property Taxes Week of 03.14.2016 Week of 03.21.2016
Passed
H 3725 Makes changes to the SC Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act 05.19.2015 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report. 04.22.2015 The House Ways and Means Committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment conforms the bill to the Senate version of the bill, S532.04.15.2015 The House Ways and Means Sales and Income Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with amendments. The amendment removes the solar reference and reduces the cap from one million to $500,000.Summary of the bill as introduced: Adds the definition of state-owned abandoned buildings and certain tax credits for rehabilitating state-owned buildings.
Sponsor: James Smith House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 68 Status Date: 6/15/2015
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
Passed
H 3785 Provides further definitions for Business Development Corporations04.23.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee adjourned debate on this bill.03.26.2015 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Banking and Consumer Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Outlines the way business development corporations are organized, regulated and permitted to operate.
Sponsor: William Sandifer House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 3/5/2015
Keywords:
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H 3997 Directs SLED to develop criteria and methods to implement statewide use of body worn cameras by local and state law enforcement officers04.21.2015 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment instructs the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council to conduct a body camera pilot project with six municipalites and three counties.04.21.2015 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Directs SLED to develop criteria and methods to implement statewide use of body worn cameras by local and state law enforcement officers through a pilot project.
Sponsor: Wendell Gilliard House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 5/14/2015
Keywords: Police
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H 4017 Requires video cameras outside publicly operated child daycare and afterschool facilitiesSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires both publicly operated child daycare centers and aftercare facilities to have active video cameras installed outside their buildings to record activities along the perimeter of the building.
Sponsor: Chandra Dillard House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Status Date: 4/21/2015
Keywords: General Governance
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H 4028 Removes the section of law that restricts local governments from enacting ordinances that conflict with current lawSummary of the bill as introduced: Removes the section of law that restricts local governments from enacting ordinances that conflicts with penalties contained in this section or the boundaries of areas in which a sex offender may or may not reside.
Sponsor: Christopher Corley House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 4/21/2015
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 4039 Prohibits a municipality or county from seeking remibursement or fees from responding to a car accidentSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a municipality or county from imposing a fee or seeking remibursement of costs or expenses incurred for responding to a car accident.
Sponsor: Michael Gambrell House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 4/22/2015
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes Public Safety
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H 4043 SC Commercial- Property Assessed Clean Energy Act03.09.2016 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Public Utilities subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows governing bodies to establish a district by ordinance to promote, encourage, and facilitate clean energy improvements within its geographic area.  
Sponsor: Dwight Loftis House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: G.R.Smith Status Date: 3/9/2016
Keywords: Electric Week of 03.07.2016
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S 0011 Requires agendas for all regularly scheduled meetings of a public body04.21.2015 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.25.2015 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment strikes all of the language in S11 and replaces it with the language in H3192, the House version of the bill.01.27.2015 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.22.2015 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only requires 2/3 vote when adding an item that requires a vote.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a public body to provide an agenda for all regularly scheduled meetings and that items shall not be added to that agenda later than 24 hours before the meeting except by a 2/3 vote of the body.
Sponsor: Larry A. Martin House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 70 Status Date: 6/18/2015
Keywords: FOIA
Passed
S 0047 Requires all state and local law enforcement officers to wear body cameras04.21.2015 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.04.15.2015 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment provides funding at the state level for body cameras.03.26.2015 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.03.11.2015 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.03.04.2015 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires all state and local law enforcement officers to wear body cameras.
Sponsor: Gerald Malloy House Com: Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 71 Status Date: 6/18/2015
Keywords: Police
Passed
S 0055 Requires reapportionment to a population variance of less than 10 percent for single member districts04.21.2015 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment provides for a special election where the reapportionment results in two electors for the same district.04.16.2015 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment delays the effective date to two years after the governor's signature and clarifies that political subdivisions that have already completed reapportionment following the 2010 Census are exempt from this bill until the 2020 Census.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires reapportionment to a population variance of less than 10 percent for single member districts within three years of the date on which the latest official census is adopted by the General Assembly.
Sponsor: George E. %26quot;Chip%26quot; Campsen III House Com: Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 5/5/2015
Keywords: Elections
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