Bills Assigned to Keyword - Week of 01.08.2018 (17)
Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/25/2024
H 4530
H 4530
Allows an exemption for property taxes on property purchased by a charitable organization
Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows an exemption for property taxes on property purchased by a charitable organization and allows the exemption to take effect upon acquisition of the property.
Sponsor:
Jeffrey Bradley
House Com:
WM
Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords:
Property Taxes
Week of 01.08.2018
Of Interest
H 4534
Allows municipalities and counties to enact ordinances that require fees on pawn transactions and purchases
Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows municipalities and counties to enact ordinances that require fees on pawn transactions and purchases. The bill also allows municipalities and counties to enact ordinances that requires the pawnshops to provide pawn purchase or transfer records to local law enforcement.
Sponsor:
Gregory Duckworth
House Com:
LCI
Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Status Date: 1/25/2018
Keywords:
General Governance
Week of 01.08.2018
Of Interest
H 4593
Rural Revitalization Act
Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows an income tax deduction for all income attributable to certain jobs in Tier IV counties.
Sponsor:
Justin Bamberg
House Com:
WM
Senate Com:
Status: Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brawley
Status Date: 2/6/2018
Keywords:
Finance/Revenue/Taxes
Week of 01.08.2018
Of Interest
H 4600
Authorizes certain community organizations to distribute opioid antidotes to a person at risk of experiencing an overdose
04.19.2018 The Senate Medical Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.17.2018 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.03.07.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committe gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment requires the drug to be acquired from a pharmacy rather than directly from the manufacturer. 03.07.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Health and Environmental Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. 02.28.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Health and Environmental Affairs subcommittee carried this bill over.02.21.2018 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Health and Environmental Affairs subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill. Summary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes certain community organizations to distribute opioid antidotes to a person at risk of experiencing an overdose.
Sponsor:
Chip Huggins
House Com:
MMPMA
Senate Com:
MA
Status: Act No. 169
Status Date: 5/14/2018
Keywords:
General Governance
Week of 01.08.2018
Week of 02.19.2018
Week of 02.26.2018
Week of 03.05.2018
Week of 04.16.2018
Passed
H 4610
Revises the freeholder procedure in county government for the creation of a special tax district
Summary of the bill introduced: Revises the freeholder procedure in county government for the creation of a special tax district.
Sponsor:
Alan Clemmons
House Com:
WM
Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
Status Date: 1/11/2018
Keywords:
General Governance
Week of 01.08.2018
Of Interest
H 4614
South Carolina Net Neutrality Preservation Act
Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a telecommunications or internet provider with broadband internet access to publicly disclose accurate information regarding the network management practices, performance and commercial terms of its services.
Sponsor:
Cezar McKnight
House Com:
LCI
Senate Com:
Status: Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Thigpen
Status Date: 2/13/2018
Keywords:
Week of 01.08.2018
Wireless Broadband
Of Interest
S 0841
Requires a misdemeanor charge for a person who is guilty of cruelly tethering a dog
05.01.2018 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee adjourned debate on this bill.04.24.2018 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Agriculture subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment increases tether time from one hour to two hours and removes some requirements placed on county and municipal owned shelters.04.11.2018 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Agriculture subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a misdemeanor charge for a person who is guilty of cruelly tethering a dog with punishment by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1000.
Sponsor:
Agriculture and Natural Resources
House Com:
ANREA
Senate Com:
Status: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Status Date: 2/7/2018
Keywords:
Courts
Public Safety
Week of 01.08.2018
Week of 04.09.2018
Week of 04.23.2018
Week of 04.30.2018
Of Interest
S 0854
Designates that a member of the SC Retirement System is "in service" on the date his application for disability retirement is filed
03.13.2018 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.06.2018 The Senate Finance State Retirement System subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Designates that a member of the SC Retirement System "in service" on the date his application for disability retirement is filed if the last day the member was employed in the system occurred not more than one year before the date of filing.
Sponsor:
Vincent Sheheen
House Com:
WM
Senate Com:
Fin
Status: Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
Status Date: 4/3/2018
Keywords:
Employment/Personnel
Retirement
Week of 01.08.2018
Week of 03.05.2018
Week of 03.12.2018
Of Interest
S 0856
SC Insurance Data Security Act
01.24.2018 A Senate Banking and Insurance subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires an insurance licensee to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive information security program based on the licensee's risk assessment.
Sponsor:
Ronnie Cromer
House Com:
Senate Com:
BI
Status: Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance
Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords:
General Governance
Week of 01.08.2018
Week of 01.22.2018
Of Interest
S 0864
Revises the filing and recording fees for documents filed or recorded with the Offices of Register of Deeds or Clerks of Court
Summary of the bill as introduced: Revises the filing and recording fees for documents filed or recorded with the Offices of Register of Deeds or Clerks of Court to a flat fee of $35.
Sponsor:
Bradley Hutto
House Com:
Senate Com:
Judy
Status: Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords:
Courts
Finance/Revenue/Taxes
Week of 01.08.2018
Of Interest
S 0867
Requires disclosure on a Statement of Economic Interests for payment for a speaking before a public body or private group
Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires disclosure on a Statement of Economic Interests for payment or reimbursement for speaking before a public body or private group.
Sponsor:
Shane Massey
House Com:
Senate Com:
Judy
Status: Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords:
Ethics
Week of 01.08.2018
Of Interest
S 0868
Increases the contribution to the SC Forestry Commission from one percent to two percent
Summary of the bill as introduced: Increases the contribution to the SC Forestry Commission from one percent to two percent.
Sponsor:
Paul Campbell
House Com:
Senate Com:
Fin
Status: Referred to Committee on Finance
Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords:
General Governance
Week of 01.08.2018
Of Interest
S 0876
Allows the SC Department of Public Safety to impose a fine of $200 in addition to penalties if a person is driving over a certain speed on certain roads
Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows the SC Department of Public Safety to impose a fine of $200 in addition to penalties if a person is driving over 75 mph on a two-lane highway or at a speed over 85 mph on a four-lane highway.
Sponsor:
Katrina Shealy
House Com:
Senate Com:
Tran
Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Status Date: 1/9/2018
Keywords:
Public Safety
Week of 01.08.2018
Of Interest
S 0880
Allows a state or local government entity to operate an all terrain vehicle along public streets and highways within its jurisdiction
Summary of the bill as introduced:Allows a state or local government entity to operate an all- terrain vehicle along public streets and highways within its jurisdiction.
Sponsor:
Michael Gambrell
House Com:
Senate Com:
Tran
Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Status Date: 1/10/2018
Keywords:
Public Safety
Week of 01.08.2018
Of Interest
S 0881
Requires accommodations for transients for less than 30 days on a separate part of the property to be assessed at four percent
Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires accommodations for transients for less than 30 days on a separate part of the property still located on the legal residence to be assessed at four percent.
Sponsor:
Marlon Kimpson
House Com:
Senate Com:
Fin
Status: Referred to Committee on Finance
Status Date: 1/10/2018
Keywords:
General Governance
Week of 01.08.2018
Of Interest
S 0889
Requires a Capital Project Sales Tax ordinance to specify the purpose of the project to include economic development projects
02.13.2018 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment defines economic development.02.07.2018 The Senate Finance Sales and Income Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only makes technical changes. Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a Capital Project Sales Tax ordinance to specify the purpose of the project to include economic development projects that include infrastructure, land purchases and site development projects.
Sponsor:
Paul Campbell
House Com:
WM
Senate Com:
Fin
Status: Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
Status Date: 3/6/2018
Keywords:
Finance/Revenue/Taxes
Week of 01.08.2018
Week of 02.05.2018
Week of 02.12.2018
Of Interest
S 0890
Provides for the procurement of lowest-cost energy from independent power producers
05.01.2018 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.25.2018 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report amended. The amendment removes the 15 year contract requirement and removes the requirement that the Public Service Commission factor the ability of the small power producer to raise capital. 04.19.2018 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides for the procurement of lowest-cost energy from independent power producers.
Sponsor:
Thomas Davis
House Com:
Senate Com:
Judy
Status: Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary
Status Date: 5/8/2018
Keywords:
Electric
Week of 01.08.2018
Week of 04.16.2018
Week of 04.23.2018
Week of 04.30.2018
Of Interest
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