April 21, 2014
THIS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA
The South Carolina General Assembly is on furlough until Tuesday, April 29.
BUDGET The full Senate Finance Committee continued their work on the budget last week. Committee budget deliberations will continue when the General Assembly returns from furlough next week.
From a state budgeting standpoint, Clemson is considered two separate state agencies: a research university that receives an educational and general (E&G) state appropriation for teaching and student support, and a land-grant Public Services Activities (PSA) division that receives a state appropriation to support agriculture, forestry and natural resource Extension, research and regulatory programs.
Detailed information on Clemson's 2014 state legislative and budget priorities for FY 2014-15 may be found at these links:
THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE ACT The Clemson University Enterprise Act (S.535) was introduced in the South Carolina Senate just over one year ago and passed the Senate on May 9, 2013. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives and referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. The committee has not yet taken action on the bill. The Clemson University Governmental Affairs staff continues to work with House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Brian White to get the bill heard in committee.
BILLS OF INTEREST The Clemson University Governmental Affairs office is monitoring several bills that have potential impact on Clemson. A complete listing of these bills may be found here. Click on the bill number for a description of the legislation, along with the bill's current status.
CLEMSON ON CAPITOL HILL The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce hosted "Washington Night in South Carolina" featuring members of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation on Wednesday, April 16.
The United States Congress is on Easter recess until April 28.
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