THIS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA Last Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee amended and gave a favorable report to H.4717 (Farm Aid Bill). The bill is now on the Senate calendar for second reading.
The State Budget Process The House of Representatives is expected to begin their work on the state budget today.
The Senate Finance Committee will continue holding budget subcommittee hearings through early April.
The Senate Finance Committee budget hearings for Clemson PSA and Clemson E&G were both held on Wednesday, March 16. President Clements, Vice President George Askew and Vice President Brett Dalton presented Clemson's budget requests to the respective budget subcommittees.
Detailed information on Clemson's 2016 state legislative and budget priorities for FY 2016-17 may be found at these links:
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 This Week in Congress The U.S. Senate is not in session until April 4th. The U.S. House is in session Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The House will then be on recess until April 12.
Senate Confirms King as Secretary of Education
Last week the Senate confirmed John King, Jr. as U.S. Secretary of Education. The vote was 49 to 40, with seven Republicans, including Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN), voting in favor of his confirmation.
House Committee on Appropriations Budget Hearings This Week Department of Education - Tuesday, March 22
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