THIS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA In accordance with state law, the South Carolina General Assembly adjourned sine die at 5 o'clock pm on Thursday, May 11.
The Sine Die Resolution (S.692) which was adopted by both the House and the Senate enables the General Assembly to return after sine die adjournment to work on the state budget, conference committee reports, and other items agreed on by both bodies. The dates for the General Assembly's return are May 23-25.
Since this is the first year of a two year session, bills that did not pass this session will retain their current status and be carried over to the 201 legislative session.
- Daniel Hall Renovation $10 million - Martin Hall Renovation $15 million
BUDGET The Appropriations Bill (H.3720) is now in a conference committee which will negotiate the differences in the House and Senate versions. The Conference Committee began their work last week and will continue this week.
Members of the budget conference committee are Representatives Brian White (R-Anderson), Mike Pitts (R-Laurens), and Leon Stavrinakis (D-Charleston) and Senators Hugh Leatherman (R-Florence), Nikki Setzler (D-Lexington) and Sean Bennett (R-Dorchester).
Detailed information on Clemson's 2017 state legislative and budget priorities for FY 2017-18 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.
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