Bills Assigned to Keyword - General Governance (71)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 3/28/2023


H 3014 Enacts the Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act02.28.2023 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.23.2023 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates additional penalties for people who commit certain crimes when the victim was intentionally selected based on certain factors. 
Sponsor: Wendell Gilliard House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Sabb (ch), Hutto, Senn, Garrett, Gustafson Status Date: 3/24/2023
Keywords: Advocacy Initiatives 2023 General Governance House
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H 3096 Withholds all Local Government Fund disbursements from counties and municipalities that relocate or remove certain monumentsSummary of the bill as introduced: Withholds all Local Government Fund disbursements from counties and municipalities that relocate or remove certain monuments. This bill also requires any member of a municipal or county council that votes in favor of removing a monument is guilty of misconduct in office.
Sponsor: Bill Taylor House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins Status Date: 3/14/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3102 Enacts the Stop Social Media Censorship Act Summary of the bill as introduced: Stops certain social media censorship and provides penalties.
Sponsor: James Burns House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Beach Status Date: 2/2/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3104 Prohibits a shooting range from locating 150 yards from a residential neighborhood or schoolSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a shooting range from locating 150 yards from any portion of a residential neighborhood or school.
Sponsor: Joseph Bustos House Com: MMPMA Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henderson-Myers Status Date: 2/28/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3120 Enacts the I-95 Corridor Authority Act Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates the I-95 Corridor Authority to carry out economic development, health and educational improvement activities that will improve the economic conditions in its member counties.
Sponsor: Lonnie Hosey House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Ways and Means Status Date: 1/10/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3137 Prohibits motor vehicle modifications that result in a motor vehicle's front fender being raised 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: James Burns House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow Status Date: 1/12/2023
Keywords: Advocacy Initiatives 2023 General Governance House
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H 3160 Revises the definition of "personal vehicle" and "prearranged ride" in the law related to Transportation Network CompaniesSummary of the bill as introduced: Revises the definition of "personal vehicle" and "prearranged ride" in the law related to Transportation Network Companies.
Sponsor: Leonidas Stavrinakis House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/10/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3214 Authorizes residential food production operations in a private residence and served to customers in a private residenceSummary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes residential food production operations in a private residence and served to customers in a private residence. This bill also exempts residential food productions operations from SC Department of Health and Environmental Control regulations that affect retail food establishments.
Sponsor: JA Moore House Com: ANREA Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Status Date: 1/10/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3241 Enacts the Commercial Driver License Holder Employment Protection ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Provides that completion of a federally sanctioned commercial driver's license exam and the issuance of a valid CDL by this state constitutes prima facie evidence of basic qualifications to drive a commercial motor vehicle. 
Sponsor: Gilda Cobb-Hunter House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/10/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3277 Requires the SC Department of Insurance director to be elected by qualified electors in a general electionSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires the SC Department of Insurance director to be elected by qualified electors in a general election.
Sponsor: Leonidas Stavrinakis House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/10/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3367 Requires inmates held in state or local detention facilities be allowed at least one in-person meeting each monthSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires inmates held in state or local detention facilities be allowed at least one in-person meeting each month.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/10/2023
Keywords: Courts General Governance House
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H 3370 Prohibits municipal detention facilities from intercepting, recording, monitoring or divulging telephone communicationsSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits municipal detention facilities from intercepting, recording, monitoring or divulging telephone communications between inmates and other people.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/10/2023
Keywords: Courts General Governance House
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H 3393 Prohibits governmental entities from discriminating against certain manufacturers and retailers of firearmsSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits governmental entities and financial institutions from discriminating against certain manufacturers and retailers of firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition.
Sponsor: Bill Taylor House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Thayer Status Date: 2/2/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3432 Enacts the SC Right to Grow Act01.25.2023 The House Agricultural, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Agriculture subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Establishes the rights and obligations of municipalities in governing a farm, farm operation or agricultural composting operation.
Sponsor: Patrick Haddon House Com: ANREA Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: S.Jones Status Date: 2/8/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3438 Prohibits local governments from restricting the use of private property to grow plants for human consumptionSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits local governments from restricting the use of private property to grow plants for human consumption.
Sponsor: Roy Magnuson House Com: ANREA Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: S.Jones Status Date: 2/8/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3483 Prohibits municipalities from enacting laws, ordinances or rules pertaining to ingredients of cigarettes or e-cigarettesSummary 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: Steven Long House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/10/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3486 Enacts the SC Compassionate Care ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes the use of cannabis products by patients with debilitating medical conditions who are under the care of the physician.
Sponsor: William Herbkersman House Com: MMPMA Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith Status Date: 2/8/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3493 Creates the Coastal Structural Stability Study Committee Summary of the bill as introduced: Examines current measures for inspecting commercial buildings that are six floors or more in height constructed along the SC coast.
Sponsor: Wendell Gilliard House Com: LCI Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 1/10/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3509 Prohibits local governments from investing in companies owned or controlled by the People's Republic of ChinaSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits local governments from investing in companies owned or controlled by the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party.
Sponsor: Steven Long House Com: WM Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow, Mitchell Status Date: 3/1/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3579 Prohibits state or local funds from being used for the unlawful killing of an unborn personSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits state or local funds from being used for the unlawful killing of an unborn person.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/10/2023
Keywords: General Governance House
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H 3612 Enacts the South Carolina Constitutional Carry Act of 2023Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows anyone to carry a handgun, whether concealed or not, without a permit.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gibson Status Date: 1/31/2023
Keywords: General Governance Public Safety
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H 3616 Enacts the Defense of Children's Innocence ActSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a state agency or political subdivision from using any public funds to host or provide a drag show. The bill also requires any business where drag shows are held to be designated as a sexually-oriented business by ordinance.
Sponsor: Thomas Beach House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Magnuson Status Date: 1/24/2023
Keywords: General Governance
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H 3681 Prohibits municipalities from enacting laws, ordinances or rules pertaining to ingredients of cigarettes or e-cigarettes 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:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Status Date: 1/12/2023
Keywords: General Governance
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H 3682 Outlines hearing procedures for ordering the cost of care of seized animals after the arrest of the owner02.28.2023 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:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Vaughan Status Date: 3/15/2023
Keywords: General Governance
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H 3686 Provides a framework where antisemitism is considered regarding all laws prohibiting discriminatory acts02.14.2023 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.09.2023 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment only makes technical changes to the definition of antisemitism.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides a framework where antisemitism is considered regarding all laws prohibiting discriminatory acts and educates state personnel and officials on antisemitism.
Sponsor: Beth Bernstein House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary Status Date: 2/16/2023
Keywords: General Governance
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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