Legislation Assigned to the Senate MA Committee (8)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 7/23/2024


H 3274 Prohibits municipalities from enacting laws related to the ingredients, flavors or licensing of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products or nicotine products03.21.2019 The Senate Medical Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.14.2019 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment adds language clarifying that the bill is not intended to interfere with local ordinances that prohibit smoking or vaping in public spaces. 01.29.2019 The House Ways and Means Committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.29.2019 The House Ways and Means Property Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits municipalities from enacting laws related to the ingredients, flavors or licensing of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products or nicotine products.
Sponsor: Gary Simrill House Com: WM Senate Com: MA
Status: Senate - Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs Status Date: 3/21/2019
Keywords: General Governance House Week of 01.28.2019 Week of 03.11.2019 Week of 03.18.2019
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S 0008 Reorganizes the SC Department of Health and Environmental ControlSummary of the bill as introduced: Abolishes the department and board of the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Sponsor: Harvey Peeler House Com: Senate Com: MA
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: General Governance
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S 0226 Establishes requirements for emergency service system billing and insurance coverage practicesSummary of the bill as introduced: Establishes requirements for emergency service system billing and insurance coverage practices applicable to out-of-network emergency medical service providers.
Sponsor: Michael Gambrell House Com: Senate Com: MA
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: General Governance Week of 01.21.2019
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S 0303 Requires a therapeutic transport unit for state and local law enforcement officers responsible for transporting mental health patients04.30.2019 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee adjourned debate on this bill.04.24.2019 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Social Services, Mental Health and Children's Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. 03.21.2019 The Senate Medical Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.20.2019 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment creates an agreement that a study committee will be formed to study this issue.02.13.2019 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a therapeutic transport unit and mental health training for state and local law enforcement officers responsible for transporting mental health patients. 
Sponsor: Marlon Kimpson House Com: MMPMA Senate Com: MA
Status: Scrivener's error corrected Status Date: 4/10/2019
Keywords: Public Safety Week of 01.07.2019 Week of 02.11.2019 Week of 03.18.2019 Week of 04.22.2019 Week of 04.29.2019
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S 0366 SC Compassionate Care Act04.25.2019 The Senate Medical Affairs Committee carried this bill over.04.18.2019 The Senate Medical Affairs Committee carried this bill over.03.20.2019 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.03.13.2019 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee carried this bill over.02.27.2019 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Legalizes the use of marijuana for debilitating medical conditions.
Sponsor: Thomas Davis House Com: Senate Com: MA
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs Status Date: 1/15/2019
Keywords: General Governance Week of 01.14.2019 Week of 02.25.2019 Week of 03.11.2019 Week of 03.18.2019 Week of 04.15.2019 Week of 04.22.2019
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S 0492 Prohibits municipalities from enacting laws related to the ingredients, flavors or licensing of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products or nicotine products03.21.2019 The Senate Medical Affairs Committee carried this bill over.03.14.2019 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment adds language clarifying that the bill is not intended to interfere with local ordinances that prohibit smoking or vaping in public spaces.02.28.2019 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee carried this over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits municipalities from enacting laws related to the ingredients, flavors or licensing of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products or nicotine products.
Sponsor: Lawrence Grooms House Com: Senate Com: MA
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs Status Date: 2/7/2019
Keywords: General Governance Week of 02.04.2019 Week of 02.25.2019 Week of 03.11.2019 Week of 03.18.2019
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S 0984 Requires the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control to provide public notice of a significant wastewater spillSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control to provide public notice of a significant spill by a wastewater utility.
Sponsor: Vincent Sheheen House Com: Senate Com: MA
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs Status Date: 1/14/2020
Keywords: Sewer Utilities Week of 01.13.2020
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S 1081 Allows the issuance of a license to operate a tattoo facility if all churches, schools and playgrounds approve of the facilitySummary of the bill as introduced: Allows the issuance of a license to operate a tattoo facility if all churches, schools and playgrounds approve of the facility.
Sponsor: Richard Harpootlian House Com: Senate Com: MA
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs Status Date: 2/5/2020
Keywords: General Governance Week of 02.03.2020
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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