Legislation with Tracking Level = Passed (30)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 7/23/2024


H 3209 Extends certain governmental approvals affecting economic development in the state03.28.2023 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.24.2023 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment changes the development approval date from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2020.01.18.2023 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment removes two sections that pertain to SC Department of Health and Environmental Control.Summary of the bill as introduced: Extends certain governmental approvals and permits affecting economic development in the state.
Sponsor: Wallace Jordan House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 87 Status Date: 7/6/2023
Keywords: Economic Development House
Passed
H 3503 Creates an offense for trafficking in fentanyl05.09.2023 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.05.04.2023 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment strikes the House language in the bill and replaces it with Senate language. An additional amendment adds language that includes penalties for felony gun possession charges.01.24.2023 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee. The full committee amended the first and second offense sentencing language further.01.24.2023 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment strikes homicide by fentanyl language, removes mandatory minimum sentences and alters sentencing guidelines for first and second offenses. 01.19.2023 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee met and heard testimony but did not take action on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates an offense for trafficking in fentanyl.
Sponsor: Doug Gilliam House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 72 Status Date: 6/17/2023
Keywords: Advocacy Initiatives 2023 House Public Safety
Passed
H 3532 Creates sentencing enhancements for persons who commit certain additional crimes while on pretrial release on bond02.21.2023 THe House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendments create a criminal offense for bond violation if charged with a violent crime while out on bond with another charge. The amendments also include cash bond and electronic monitoring after a subsequent offense and a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years if convicted on a bond violation charge.02.14.2023 The House Judiciary adjourned debate on this bill.02.09.2023 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment rewrites a full section of the bill and adds language regarding electronic monitoring.02.07.2023 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.01.25.2023 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates sentencing enhancements for persons who commit certain additional crimes while on pretrial release on bond. This bill also prohibits pretrial release on bond for a person charged with certain crimes.
Sponsor: Murrell Smith House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 83 Status Date: 6/26/2023
Keywords: Courts
Passed
H 3594 Enacts the SC Constitutional Carry/Second Amendment Preservation Act of 202303.05.2024 The Conference Committee agreed on a version of this bill and reported the bill out to the House and Senate.02.14.2023 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment adds mandatory minimum sentences for the amount of time loss to carry for violations of the bill. The amendment also includes an expungement provision, maintains authority of private detectives to carry and allows clerks of court to carry. 02.08.2023 The House Judiciary General Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment addresses unlawful possession of a firearm.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows anyone to carry a handgun, whether concealed or not, without a permit.
Sponsor: Bobby Cox House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 111 Status Date: 3/14/2024
Keywords: Public Safety
Passed
H 3604 Authorizes the expenditure of funds from the state disbursement of the American Rescue Plan Act of 202101.12.2023 The House Ways and Means Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee. The full committee added an amendment that clarifies that ARPA funds received by the SC Office of Resilience pursuant to Act 244, continue to be used in the manner in which they were approved.01.12.2023 The House Ways and Means Revenue Policy subcommitte gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment includes $586.6 million to the SC Rural Infrastructure Authority to continue the SC Infrastructure Investment Program and $500 million from the contingency reserve fund to the SC Department of Commerce for infrastructure funding related to economic development projects that were approved by the Joint Bond Review Committee and the State Fiscal Accountability Authority. Summary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes the expenditure of funds from the state disbursement of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the contingency reserve fund.
Sponsor: Bruce Bannister House Com: WM Senate Com: Fin
Status: Act No. 3 Status Date: 3/23/2023
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
Passed
H 3681 Prohibits municipalities from enacting laws, ordinances or rules pertaining to ingredients of cigarettes or e-cigarettes 03.30.2023 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.29.2023 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Municipal and Public Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits municipalities from enacting laws, ordinances or rules pertaining to ingredients of cigarettes or electronic smoking devices, e-liquid, vapor products, tobacco products or alternative nicotine products.
Sponsor: John West House Com: MMPMA Senate Com: MA
Status: Act No. 38 Status Date: 5/25/2023
Keywords: General Governance
Passed
H 3682 Outlines hearing procedures for ordering the cost of care of seized animals after the arrest of the owner04.26.2023 A Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only made technical changes.02.28.2023 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.02.23.2023 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only made technical changes. Summary of the bill as introduced: Outlines hearing procedures for ordering the cost of care of seized animals after the arrest of the owner.
Sponsor: Christopher Murphy House Com: Judy Senate Com: ANR
Status: Act No. 199 Status Date: 5/29/2024
Keywords: General Governance
Passed
H 3782 Amends the definition of video service in relation to franchise authority 05.09.2023 The Senate Judiciary Committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.05.04.2023 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment adds clarifying language to the definition of video service.03.28.2023 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The technical amendment clarifies that a portion of the bill language applies only to the Cable Services Act. 03.01.2023 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Public Utilities subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment clarifies that streaming services and other services delivered over the internet are not subject to franchise fees.Summary of the bill as introduced: Amends the definition of video service in relation to franchise authority to include direct to satellite and streaming services.
Sponsor: John West House Com: LCI Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 104 Status Date: 2/9/2024
Keywords: General Governance
Passed
H 3951 Enacts the Working Agricultural Lands Preservation Act01.23.2024 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee to remove the deed stamp language. 01.16.2024 The Senate Finance Sales and Income Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment removes the deed stamp language from the bill.04.13.2023 The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment changes the funding mechanism and board composition of the Conservation Bank.04.12.2023 A Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates a committee that will identify and provide permanent protection to strategically located working farmland properties. 
Sponsor: Patrick Haddon House Com: ANREA Senate Com: ANR
Status: Act No. 117 Status Date: 3/14/2024
Keywords: General Governance
Passed
H 3977 Allows insurers to post an insurance policy or endorsement on their website05.03.2023 The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee did not take action on this bill.03.28.2023 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.08.2023 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Insurance subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows insurers to post an insurance policy or endorsement on their website if certain conditions are met.
Sponsor: William Sandifer House Com: LCI Senate Com: BI
Status: Act No. 108 Status Date: 2/9/2024
Keywords: General Governance
Passed
H 4042 Provides a framework in which antisemitism is considered regarding all laws prohibiting discriminatory acts04.09.2024 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment compels the definitions in the bill to be considered rather than at the discretion of the court.02.08.2024 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.04.18.2023 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.06.2023 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides a framework in which antisemitism is considered regarding all laws prohibiting discriminatory acts.
Sponsor: Beth Bernstein House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 138 Status Date: 5/20/2024
Keywords: General Governance
Passed
H 4115 Creates the SC Contractor's Licensing Board and applies all changes to current law to apply to counties and municipalities04.25.2023 The Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Professions and Occupations subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.03.30.2023 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.03.29.2023 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Real Estate subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment expands the definition of renovations to include nonstructural renovations and roofing.Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates the SC Contractor's Licensing Board and applies all changes to current law to apply to counties and municipalities.
Sponsor: William Sandifer House Com: LCI Senate Com: LCI
Status: Act No. 69 Status Date: 5/26/2023
Keywords: Building Codes
Passed
H 4299 Continues to pay the expenses of state government if the FY 2023-2024 begins without a General Appropriations Act Summary of the bill as introduced: Continues to pay the expenses of state government if the FY 2023-2024 begins without a General Appropriations Act.
Sponsor: Bruce Bannister House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: Effective date 07/01/23 Status Date: 6/5/2023
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
Passed
H 4301 Appropriates money from the Capital Reserve Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-202304.04.2023 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Appropriates money from the Capital Reserve Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Sponsor: Ways and Means House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Act No. 86 Status Date: 7/6/2023
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
Passed
H 4563 Clarifies the power of special purpose districts to own, acquire, purchase, or dispose of property04.30.2024 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.16.2024 The Senate Judiciary Committee met but did not take action on this bill.03.05.2024 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.29.2024 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Clarifies the power of special purpose districts to own, acquire, purchase, hold, use, lease, convey, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of property.
Sponsor: Beth Bernstein House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 201 Status Date: 5/29/2024
Keywords: General Governance House
Passed
H 4720 Continues to fund the operations of state government if the fiscal year begins without a General Appropriations Act02.27.2024 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.06.2024 The Senate Finance Sales and Income Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Continues to fund the operations of state government if the fiscal year begins without a General Appropriations Act.
Sponsor: Bruce Bannister House Com: Senate Com: Fin
Status: Effective date 07/01/24 Status Date: 5/29/2024
Keywords: Finance/Revenue/Taxes
Passed
H 4867 Requires all 911 telecommunicators that provide dispatch for medical emergencies be trained in T-CPR04.30.2024 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended in the subcommittee.04.25.2024 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment adds gross negligence and recklessness to current language in the bill regarding liability.03.26.2024 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee. 03.19.2024 The House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Medical and Health Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendments define T-CPR, requires continuing education to be completed annually and covers government entities under the State Tort Claims Act.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires all 911 telecommunicators that provide dispatch for medical emergencies be trained in T-CPR.
Sponsor: Brian Lawson House Com: MMPMA Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 179 Status Date: 5/29/2024
Keywords:
Passed
H 5154 Assesses a civil penalty on a gas utility that violates certain laws03.27.2024 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.26.2024 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Public Utilities subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Assesses a civil penalty on a gas utility that violates certain laws.
Sponsor: John West House Com: LCI Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 208 Status Date: 5/29/2024
Keywords: Gas Utilities
Passed
S 0031 Allows municipalities with less than $500,000 in total revenues to provide a compilation of financial statements03.30.2023 The House Ways and Means Committee adopted an amendment to the bill and adjourned debate to a later date. The amendment changes the Comptroller General to Treasurer and decreases the extension to 90 days.03.28.2023 The House Ways and Means General Government subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment allows the Comptroller General to give counties a 180 day extension to submit an audit.02.21.2023 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.14.2023 The Senate Finance Property Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows municipalities with less than $500,000 in total revenues to provide a compilation of financial statements instead of an independent audit of financial records. 
Sponsor: Bradley Hutto House Com: WM Senate Com: Fin
Status: Act No. 71 Status Date: 6/8/2023
Keywords: Advocacy Initiatives 2023 Finance/Revenue/Taxes Senate
Passed
S 0108 Provides a death benefit for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty05.04.2023 The House Ways and Means Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by subcommittee. 04.25.2023 The House Ways and Means General Government subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides a death benefit for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Sponsor: Thomas Davis House Com: WM Senate Com: Fin
Status: Act No. 75 Status Date: 6/26/2023
Keywords: Employment/Personnel Health Insurance Police Retirement
Passed
S 0252 Enacts the Law Enforcement Personal Information Privacy Protection Act05.02.2023 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.20.2023 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment removes home address from the definition of personal contact information and extends the effective date to July 1, 2024.03.14.2023 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.09.2023 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only makes technical changes.01.19.2023 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only makes technical changes.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows a law enforcement officers to formally request that his personal identifying information held by the state or a local government be held confidential. 
Sponsor: Michael Johnson House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 56 Status Date: 5/26/2023
Keywords: Police Public Safety Senate
Passed
S 0284 Allows local accommodations and hospitality taxes to be used for the development of workforce housing05.02.2023 The House Ways and Means Licenses, Fees, Insurance Tax and Other Charges subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment deletes references to hospitality taxes, imposes an annual 15% cap on the amount of accommodations taxes used, includes a seven year sunset and requires a report to the General Assembly.04.25.2023 The House Ways and Means Licenses, Fees, Insurance Tax and Other Charges subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.03.21.2023 The Senate Finance Committee gave this bill a favorable report.03.14.2023 The Senate Finance Sales and Income Tax subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows local accommodations and hospitality taxes to be used for the development of workforce housing.
Sponsor: Thomas Davis House Com: WM Senate Com: Fin
Status: Act No. 57 Status Date: 5/26/2023
Keywords: Accommodations/Hospitality Taxes Senate
Passed
S 0330 Adds tiered penalties for damage to an electric utility system05.02.2023 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment adds language from the House fentanyl bill.04.26.2023 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.02.21.2023 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.02.16.2023 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment adds cable systems to the bill and language from S331 that creates the offense of malicious injury of a utility. 01.18.2023 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Adds tiered penalties for damage to an electric utility system.
Sponsor: Luke Rankin House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: House - Roll call Yeas-0 Nays-102 Status Date: 5/16/2023
Keywords: Electric Utilities
Passed
S 0363 Prohibits motor vehicle modifications that result in a motor vehicle's front fender being raised04.25.2023 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.04.19.2023 The House Education and Public Works Motor Vehicles subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment defines fender and adds an additional warning period of 180 days.01.18.2023 The Senate Transportation Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment clarifies that the bill goes into effect immediately, however allows 180 days as a warning period for law enforcement officers to issue warning tickets. Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits motor vehicle modifications that result in a motor vehicle's front fender being raised 4 or more inches above the height of the rear fenders.
Sponsor: Luke Rankin House Com: EdPW Senate Com: Tran
Status: Act No. 24 Status Date: 5/25/2023
Keywords: General Governance Transportation
Passed
S 0500 Establishes grant criteria and matching grant funds available to local governments from the SC Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program05.02.2023 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.25.2023 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Insurance subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.02.22.2023 The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.15.2023 The Senate Banking and Insurance Insurance subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Establishes grant criteria and matching grant funds available to local governments from the SC Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program.
Sponsor: Ronnie Cromer House Com: LCI Senate Com: BI
Status: Act No. 29 Status Date: 5/25/2023
Keywords: General Governance
Passed






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