Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:
Our thought for today is from Lamentations 3:37: "Who can command and have it done if the Lord has not ordained it?"
Let us pray. Almighty God, You created order out of chaos and established good government to commend uprightness and punish wickedness. Guide and guard all those who are entrusted with public office. Give them wisdom to fulfill their duties rightly and honorably. Defend them from the temptations peculiar to their offices and grant that we may live quiet and peaceful lives; Lord in Your mercy, hear our prayers. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Douglas Corken, which was agreed to.
The following was received:
January 9, 2024
The Honorable G. Murrell Smith, Jr.
Speaker, South Carolina House of Representatives
Post Office Box 11867
Columbia, South Carolina 29211
Dear Mr. Speaker:
The Legislative Oversight Committee selected eight agencies to study during its organizational meeting on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. In 2023, the Committee completed the study of the Department on Aging and Jobs-Economic Development Authority. There are three studies currently being undertaken in subcommittees: Commission on Higher Education, South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission, and Department of Consumer Affairs. The study of these agencies should be completed in the first quarter of 2024. Studies of Tuition Grants Commission and Forestry Commission will commence the first quarter of 2024. An ad hoc committee was established in 2023 to study insurance fraud. The ad hoc committee's work will conclude in 2024.
Enclosed please find a listing of agencies investigated by the Legislative Oversight Committee and those yet to be reviewed. Please do not hesitate to contact me, should you have any questions or desire further information.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Johnson
Chairman, Legislative Oversight Committee
House of Representatives' Legislative Oversight Review Cycle
Recommendation for Speaker of the House of Representatives
AGENCY YEAR
I. During its initial review cycle from 2015 - 2023, the House Legislative Oversight Committee completed 47 reviews of state agencies.
Completed Studies
1. Comptroller General's Office 2015
2. Social Services, Department of 2016
3. First Steps to School Readiness 2016
4. Transportation, Department of 2016
5. Commission for the Blind 2016
6. School for the Deaf and the Blind 2016
7. State Transportation Infrastructure Bank 2017
8. Juvenile Justice, Department of 2017
9. Archives and History, Department of 2017
10. Treasurer's Office 2017
11. Law Enforcement Training Council and SC Criminal Justice Academy 2017
12. Agriculture, Department of 2017
13. Human Affairs Commission 2017
14. Department of Public Safety 2017
15. SC Election Commission 2017
16. Health and Environmental Control, Department of
2017
17. Patriots Point Development Authority 2018
18. Adjutant General's Office 2018
19. Commission for Minority Affairs 2018
20. Natural Resources, Department of 2018
21. John de La Howe School 2018
22. Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Department of 2018
23. SCETV Commission 2018
24. Revenue Department of 2018
25. Commission on Indigent Defense 2018
26. Disabilities and Special Needs, Department 2018
27. Prosecution Coordination Commission 2018
28. Labor, Licensing & Regulation, Department of 2019
29. Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School 2019
30. Motor Vehicles, Department of 2019
31. Aeronautics Commission 2019
32. Rural Infrastructure Authority 2019
33. Mental Health, Department of 2020
34. Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Services,
Department of 2020
35. Corrections, Department of 2020
36. Housing Finance & Development Authority 2020
37. Secretary of State's Office 2020
38. State Accident Fund 2022
39. Arts Commission 2022
40. Attorney General's Office 2022
41. Commerce, Department of 2022
42. SC Ethics Commission 2022
43. Health & Human Services, Department of 2022
44. State Library 2022
45. Probation, Pardon, & Parole, Department of 2022
46. Jobs-Economic Development Authority 2023
47. Department on Aging 2023
II. The House Legislative Oversight Committee continues to conduct systematic reviews of state agencies as part of its second review cycle. Below is the suggested review schedule for 2024.
Ongoing Studies, which will continue in 2024
South Carolina Forestry Commission
South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission
State Law Enforcement Division
Tuition Grants Commission
Department of Consumer Affairs
Commission on Higher Education
III. Agencies which were identified for review as part of the first review cycle but did not receive a review. (*Agencies in this section are listed in alphabetical order.)
Administrative Law Court
Board of Financial Institutions
State Conservation Bank
Education, Department of
Employment & Workforce, Department of
Insurance, Department of
Retirement System Investment Commission
State Museum Commission and Confederate Relic Room
Sea Grants Consortium
State Board for Technical & Comprehensive Education
Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of
Received as information.
The following was received:
June 19, 2023
The Honorable Charles F. Reid
Clerk of the South Carolina House of Representatives
Blatt Building, Room 213
Columbia., South Carolina 29201
Dear Clerk Reid:
I am writing to inform you and the membership of the House that, pursuant to the motion made and agreed to by the full House on Wednesday June 14, 2023, that the extraordinary session is now adjourned effective as of the date of this letter to you.
I have consulted with both Majority and Minority leaders, and we have determined that there is no further need for the House of Representatives to convene in statewide session. I have also conferred with President Alexander and do not believe that the Senate plans to return to statewide session.
Therefore, the South Carolina House of Representatives is adjourned sine die, to meet again in regular session at noon, Tuesday January 9, 2024.
Sincerely,
G. Murrell Smith, Jr.
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
The following was received:
August 11, 2023
The Honorable Charles F. Reid,
Clerk House of Representatives
Post Office Box 11867
Columbia, South Carolina 29211
Dear Mr. Reid:
Enclosed, please find the S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control's (Department) designation of five synthetic benzodiazepines, etizolam, flualprazolam, clonazolam, flubromazolam, and diclazepam, and their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers, in Schedule I of the South Carolina Controlled Substances Act. The Board has taken this action at its meeting on August 10, 2023, pursuant to S.C. Code Section 44-53-160(C), which authorizes the Department to designate a substance as a controlled substance by scheduling it in accordance with an order effecting federal scheduling as a controlled substance.
On July 26, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a temporary scheduling order placing etizolam, flualprazolam, clonazolam, flubromazolam, and diclazepam and their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers in Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act. Federal Register, Volume 88, Number 142, pp. 48112-48118; https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/ FR-2023-07- 26/pdf/2023-15748.pdf. The Board subsequently signed an order at its August 11, 2023, meeting in compliance with the federal order. See attached.
The Department makes this notification in accordance with S.C. Code Section 44-53-160(C), which requires the Department to notify the General Assembly of an addition of a controlled substance in conformity with federal law. Schedule I controlled substances are found in S.C. Code Section 44-53-190.
As required by law, the enclosed Board Order has been posted on the agency website. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
M. Denise Crawford
Clerk of the Board
Enclosure
Placement of Etizolam, Flualprazolam, Clonazolam, Flubromazo]am, and Diclazepam in Schedule I for Controlled Substances
WHEREAS, pursuant to S.C. Code Section 44-53-160(C), the S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control (Board) shall designate a substance as a controlled substance by scheduling it in accordance with an order effecting federal scheduling as a controlled substance;
WHEREAS, the U.S. Depaiiment ofJustice, Drug Enforcement Administration("DEA"), issued a temporaty scheduling order placing etizolam, flualprazolam, clonazolam, flubromazolam, and diclazepam, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of such isomers is possible, in schedule 1 of the federal Controlled Substance Act, effective July 26, 2023. F.R. Volume 88, Number 142, pp. 48112-48118;
WHEREAS, according to its temporaty scheduling order, the DEA has concluded that etizolam, flualprazolam, clonazolam, flubromazolam, and diclaz.epam have high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and lack accepted safety for use under medical supervision, and therefore placed these five synthetic benzodiazepine substances in schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act effective July 26, 2023; and
THEREFORE, the Board of Health and Environmental Control adopts the federal scheduling of the five synthetic benzodiazepines and amends Section 44-53-190 by adding and designating into Schedule I of the South Carolina Controlled Substances Act: 4-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-ethyl-9- methyl-6H-thieno[3,2- f][l ,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][l,4]diazepine (commonly known as etizolam); 8-chloro-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1- methyl-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3- a][1,4]diazepine (commonly known as flualprazolam);6-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-8-nitro-4H-benzo[fJ[1,2,4 triazolo[4,3- a][1,4]diazepine (commonly known as clonazolam); 8-bromo-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-l- methyl-4H-benzo[f][l,2,4]tiiazolo[4,3- a][1,4]diazepine (alternate chemical name: 8-bromo-6-{2-tluorophenyl)-1- methyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3- a][1,4]benzodiazepine and commonly known as, tlubromazolam); 7-chloro-5-(2-chlorophenyl)- l- methyl l ,3-dihydro-2Hbenzo[e][1,4]diazepin-2-one (commonly known as diclazepam), including their isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers whenever the existence of such isomers, esters,
ethers, and salts is possible
August 10, 2023
Columbia, South Carolina
Seema Shrivastava-Patel, Chairwoman
S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control
Received as information.
The following was received:
November 16, 2023
The Honorable Charles F. Reid, Clerk
House of Representatives
Post Office Box 11867
Columbia, South Carolina 29211
Dear Mr. Reid:
Enclosed, please find the S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control's (Department) designation of zuranolone, including its salts, in Schedule IV of the South Carolina Controlled Substances Act. The Board has taken this action at its meeting on November 9, 2023, pursuant to S.C. Code Section 44-53- 160(C), which authorizes the Department to designate a substance as a controlled substance by scheduling it in accordance with an order effecting federal scheduling as a controlled substance.
On October 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an interim final rule placing zuranolone, including its salts, in schedule IV of the federal Controlled Substances Act. Federal Register, Volume 88, Number 209, pages 74347-74352; https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-10-31/pdf/2023-23982.pdf. The Board subsequently signed an order at its November 9, 2023, meeting in compliance with the federal order. See attached.
The Department makes this notification in accordance with S.C. Code Section 44-53-160(C), which requires the Department to notify the General Assembly of an addition of a controlled substance in conformity with federal law. Schedule IV controlled substances are found in S.C. Code Section 44-53- 250.
As required by law, the enclosed Board Order has been posted on the agency website. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
M. Denise Crawford
Clerk of the Board
Enclosure
Placement of Zuranolone into Schedule IV for Controlled Substances
WHEREAS, pursuant to S.C. Code Section 44-53-160(C), the S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control (Board) shall designate a substance as a controlled substance by scheduling it in accordance with an order effecting federal scheduling as a controlled substance;
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"), issued an interim final rule placing zuranolone, including its salts, in schedule IV of the federal Controlled Substance Act, effective October 31, 2023. F.R. Volume 88, Number 209, pp. 74347-74352;
WHEREAS, zuranolone is a new molecular entity, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have recently approved the use of zuranolone for the treatment of post-partum depression; and
WHEREAS, according to its interim final rule, the DEA has concluded zuranolone has a potential for abuse similar to drugs or other substances in schedule IV, a currently accepted medical use in the United States, and may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs or other substances in schedule III but similar to other substances in schedule IV; therefore, zuranolone should be placed in schedule IV of the federal Controlled Substances Act effective October 31, 2023;
THEREFORE, the Board of Health and Environmental Control adopts the federal scheduling of Zuranolone and amends Section 44-53-250 of the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding and designating into Schedule IV of the South Carolina Controlled Substances Act: Zuranolone including its salts.
Robert R. Morgan, Jr., Vice-Chairman
S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control
November 9, 2023
Received as information.
The following was received:
December 11, 2023
The Honorable G. Murrell Smith, Jr.
House of Representatives
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Gentlemen:
I respectfully request the opportunity to address the General Assembly
in joint assembly on Wednesday, January 24, 2023, for the purpose of delivering the 2024 State of the State Address.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours very truly,
Henry McMaster
Received as information.
The following was received:
November 17, 2023
The Honorable G. Murrell Smith, Jr.
Speaker of the South Carolina House
506 Blatt Bldg.
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Mr. Speaker,
I hope this correspondence finds you well. It is with a mix of great excitement and sadness that I infonn you that effective November 17, 2023, I resign my position as State Representative representing Charleston and Dorchester Counties. As you know, I was a candidate in the Special Election held for the vacant Senate Seat in District 42. On November 7, 2023, I was successful in my Special General Election and on November 10, 2023, the State Election Commission certified me as the winner of the Senate District 42 Special Election.
It has been the most hwnbling honor of my life to represent the people of House District 109, I will cherish the relationships developed with the Members and staff of the House forever. I enjoyed my time in the House and I am grateful for your leadership.
Although 1 wil! no longer be a Member of the House, I will continue to work with you and the other Members as we continue to work to improve the quality of life for all of South Carolina. If I can ever be of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Representative Deon T. Tedder
Received as information.
On motion of Rep. FORREST, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of South Carolina Bankers Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Pastides Alumni Center.
Sincerely,
Anne Gillespie
Senior Vice President
South Carolina Bankers Association
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the Bleeding Disorders Association of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Martin
Bleeding Disorders Association of South Carolina
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the SC Manufacturers Alliance - SC Tire Council, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the Statehouse Grounds.
Sincerely,
Sunny Philips
SC Manufacturers Alliance
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception and Dinner. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center.
Sincerely,
Bob Morgan
President & CEO
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of The Riley Institute at Furman University, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to the Riley/Wilkins Legislative Dinner. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Sincerely,
Dawn Brewer
Smoak Public Relations
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Randy Herald
Foundation for the South Carolina Commission for the Blind
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at The Palmetto Club
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Brogdon
Executive Director & General Counsel
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the Lexington County Development Corporation, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Sincerely,
Annie Wilson
Capitol Consultants
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of SC EMS Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Henry Lewis
Executive Director
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the South Carolina Trucking Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Rick Todd
SC Trucking Association
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the South Carolina Brewer's Guild, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Sincerely,
Pearce Fleming
President, South Carolina Brewers Guild
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the South Carolina Economic Developer's Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Capital City Club.
Sincerely,
Katie Koon
South Carolina Economic Developer's Association
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the SC Association of Special Purpose Districts, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Sara Vernon
McGuireWoods Consulting
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the North Eastern Strategic Alliance, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Capital City Club.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Grigg
Director of Investor Relations - NESA
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of Conservation Voters of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on January 23, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Bourbon.
Sincerely,
Meagan Diedolf
Government Relations Director
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the American Society Cancer Action Network, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Jon Charest
American Society Cancer Action Network
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the SC Student Loan Corporation, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Sara Vernon
McGuireWoods Consulting
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the SC Bar Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Marla Wood
SC Bar Association
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of SCBIO, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Heather Smith
SCBIO
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the City of Columbia, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Capitol Center at 1201 Main Street.
Sincerely,
Whanna Bouknight
Governmental Affairs Administrator
City of Columbia
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of South Carolina Telecommunications and Broadband Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Burr Forman Law Firm, 1221 Main Street, 18th Floor.
Sincerely,
Nola Armstrong
Executive Director
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of MedTrust Medical Transport, LLC, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Lenna Ruth Macdonald
CEO, MedTrust Medical Transport, LLC
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the Statehouse Grounds.
Sincerely,
Gary Hollingsworth
Executive Director/Treasurer
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Foundation, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Capital City Club.
Sincerely,
Stacy Mc Cloghry
SCGSSM
January 2, 2024
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss:
On behalf of the MUSC Health, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at 1208 Washington Street.
Sincerely,
Sarah Hearn
MUSC Government Affairs
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:
Document No. 5112
Agency: State Ethics Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 8-13-320 and 8-13-540
Contested Case Procedure
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5113
Agency: State Ethics Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 8-13-320
General
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5114
Agency: State Ethics Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 2-17-20, 2-17-25, 2-17-30, 2-17-35, 2-17-40, 2-17-90, 8-13-320, and 8-13-365
Lobbyists, Lobbyist's Principals and Rating Entities
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5115
Agency: State Ethics Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 8-13-320, 8-13-365, 8-13-1110, 8-13-1140, 8-13-1306, and 8-13-1356
Statement of Economic Interests and Contract Disclosure Forms
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5179
Agency: Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-20-220
License Requirement for Facilities and Programs
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5180
Agency: Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-20-220
Definitions
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5181
Agency: Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-20-220
Day Programs for Persons with Intellectual Disability
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5182
Agency: Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-20-220
Unclassified Facilities and Programs
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5111
Agency: State Ethics Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 8-13-320, 8-13-365, 8-13-1110,
8-13-1140, 8-13-1306, and 8-13-1356
Campaign Practices and Reports
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5183
Agency: Public Service Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 58-3-140 and 58-5-210
Article 5, Sewerage Utilities
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5177
Agency: Public Service Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 58-3-140 and 58-27-150
Article 3, Electric Systems
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5191
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 2022 Act No. 119, Section 5, effective January 27, 2022
Solid Waste Management Regulation (Solar Projects)
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5168
Agency: Public Service Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 58-3-140
Article 8, Practice and Procedure
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5176
Agency: State Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-1-320, and 4 U.S.C Section 1, et seq.
Displaying the Flag
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5184
Agency: Public Service Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 58-3-140 and 58-5-210
Article 7, Water Utilities
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5192
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20
R.45-1, Definitions
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5193
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655
R.45-2, Instructions and Certification of Managers and Clerks in the Use of Vote Recorders
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5194
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655
R.45-3, Tabulating Center Personnel
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5195
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655
R.45-4, Certification of Program Instructions
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5196
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655
R.45-5, Ballot Envelopes and Fold Over Ballot Cards
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5197
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655
R.45-6, Defective Ballot Cards
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5198
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655
R.45-7, Ballot Cards, Sealed After Tabulation
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5199
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-325, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655
R.45-9, Write-in-Ballots, Sealed After Tabulation
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5204
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655
R.45-10, Retention and Disposition of Certain Voting Records
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5224
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20
R.45-8, Defective and Duplicate Ballot Cards, Sealed After Tabulation
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5178
Agency: Public Service Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 58-3-140 and 58-5-210
Article 4, Gas Systems
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5222
Agency: State Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-21-510, 59-33-10, and 59-33-10
Criteria for Entry into Programs of Special Education for Students with Disabilities
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5223
Agency: State Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-100, 59-5-120, and 59-67-520
Operation of Public Student Transportation Services
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5227
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 56-3-10 et seq.
License Plates
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5228
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 56-9-60
Self-Insurers
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5200
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-39-10, et seq.
Statement of Policy; Applying for a Permit; General Guidelines for All Critical Areas; and Specific Project Standards for Beaches and the Beach/Dune System
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5221
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 56-1-5 et seq.
Billing Accounts
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5207
Agency: State Board of Financial Institutions
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-60
Mobile Home Loans, Savings and Loan
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5208
Agency: State Board of Financial Institutions
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-26-210
Notice of Intention to Withdraw Shares
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5209
Agency: State Board of Financial Institutions
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-60
Participation in RFC Loans
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5210
Agency: State Board of Financial Institutions
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110
Borrower's Preference Re Attorney and Insurance
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5213
Agency: State Board of Financial Institutions
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-60
Servicemen's Readjustment Act
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5215
Agency: State Board of Financial Institutions
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-60
Home Improvement Loans, Savings and Loan
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5216
Agency: State Board of Financial Institutions
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-60 and 34-1-110
Insurance and Fidelity Bond Protection
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5217
Agency: State Board of Financial Institutions
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-60 and 34-1-110
Investment of Surpluses
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5219
Agency: State Board of Financial Institutions
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110
Limitations and Restrictions on Loans, Savings and Loan
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5226
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 13-7-10 et seq.
Transportation of Radioactive Waste Into or Within South Carolina
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5225
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, and 7-13-1640
Retention and Storage of Election Records and Election Equipment
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5205
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20
Reports to State Election Commission by County Boards of Voter Registration and Elections
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5203
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20
Procedures for Electronic Petitions
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5202
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20
Poll Worker Training; Candidate Withdrawals
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5201
Agency: State Election Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20
Emergency Election Procedures
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5249
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-11-2200 and 50-11-2210
Additional Regulations Applicable to Specific Properties
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5250
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-11-525 and 50-11-1090
Rules and Regulations Governing the Issuance of Deer Depredation Permits
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5251
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-1-60, 50-1-200, 50-1-220, 50-9-650, 50-11-10, 50-11-105, 50-11-310, 50-11-315, 50-11-320, 50-11-365, 50-11-390, 50-11-410, 50-11-430, 50-11-500, 50-11-525, 50-11-530, 50-11-580, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210
Wildlife Management Area Regulations
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5229
Agency: Department of Social Services
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 63-13-180
Family Day Care Homes
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5232
Agency: Department of Social Services
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 63-11-30
Wilderness Therapeutic Camps for Children
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5231
Agency: Department of Social Services
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 63-11-30
Residential Group Care Facilities for Children
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5259
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-9-640, 50-11-300, 50-11-500, 50-11-510, 50-11-525, 50-11-530, 50-11-540, 50-11-544, 50-11-546, 50-11-580, and 50-11-2200
Turkey Hunting Rules and Seasons
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5260
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-1-200, 50-1-210, 50-11-310, 50-11-350, 50-11-390, 50-11-500, 50-11-530, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210
Individual Antlerless Deer Tags, Antlerless Deer Limits for Private Lands in Game Zones 1-4, and Youth Deer Hunting Day
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5187
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - State Board of Registration for Foresters
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 48-27-80, 48-27-140, and 48-27-190
Quorum
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5233
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, 40-47-650, and 40-47-800
Fee Schedule for the Board of Medical Examiners
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5234
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - State Board of Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-47-10, 40-47-110, and 40-47-1720
Athletic Trainers
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5235
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-45-60
Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5236
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Office of Occupational Safety and Health
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 41-15-210
Compensation for the Occupational Health and Safety Review Board
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5237
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Examiners in Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-67-70
Board of Examiners in Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5238
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - South Carolina Real Estate Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 27-50-10(2), 40-1-70, and 40-57-60
South Carolina Real Estate Commission (Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement Form)
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5240
Agency: Department of Insurance
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-110, 38-3-110, and 38-71-2200 et seq.
Pharmacy Benefits Managers
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5241
Agency: Department of Insurance
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-110, 38-3-110, 38-71-2200, and 38-71-2210 et seq.
Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5243
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50 and 40-1-70
Fee Schedule for the Building Codes Council
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5244
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - State Licensing Board for Contractors
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, and 40-11-60
State Licensing Board for Contractors
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5245
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - South Carolina Environmental Certification Board
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-23-60
Environmental Certification Board
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5246
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, 40-22-50, and 40-22-60
Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5247
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Podiatry Examiners
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-51-40, 40-51-67, 40-51-70, and 40-51-210
Board of Podiatry Examiners
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5248
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Building Codes Council
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-8-20, 6-9-40, 6-9-55, 6-9-63, 10-5-250, 23-43-40, 40-1-50, and 40-1-70
Building Codes Council
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5252
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - State Board of Social Work Examiners
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-63-70
State Board of Social Work Examiners
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5253
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - South Carolina Real Estate Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, 40-57-60, 40-57-135, 40-57-320, 40-57-340, and 40-57-740
Real Estate Commission
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5254
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-9-30(D)(3)
South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5255
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Office of Elevators and Amusement Rides
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 41-16-140 and 41-18-120
Office of Elevators and Amusement Rides
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5256
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - State Board of Examiners in Psychology
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-55-40(d)
State Board of Examiners in Psychology
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5257
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - State Board of Pharmacy
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-43-60(D)(8), 40-43-83(I), and 40-43-86(B)(3)(c)
State Board of Pharmacy
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5258
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Office of Occupational Safety and Health
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 41-15-220
Recordkeeping
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5190
Agency: Department of Mental Health
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-9-100, 44-11-70, and 56-21-70
Parking Regulations
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
The SPEAKER ordered the following Veto printed in the Journal:
June 20, 2023
The Honorable G. Murrell Smith, Jr.
Speaker of the House
State House, Second Floor
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Mr. Speaker and Members of the General Assembly:
I am vetoing and returning without my approval certain line items in R-102, H. 4300 (Word version), the FY 2023-24 General Appropriations Act.
Everywhere we look, South Carolina is growing. Our economy is booming. More and more people are visiting our state - with many deciding to stay for good. Employers are creating new jobs, entrepreneurs are opening new businesses, and companies are deciding to relocate here.
Last year was the most successful year for economic growth in our state's history, with the record for the largest capital investment project broken twice in the same year. This year, we are off to a great start. In just the first six months of 2023, we have announced 46 projects which will create over 9,408 new jobs with $5.48 billion in new capital investment. Some of those projects have the ability to transform local economies forever.
The decision by global automaker Volkswagen to locate their new Scout electric sports utility vehicle manufacturing facility in the Midlands was a great victory for our state. It will bring opportunity and prosperity to the region for generations to come.
State government is in the best fiscal shape ever. We have the largest budget surplus, the largest rainy day reserve fund and the lowest debt - ever - in the history of our state. We've cut taxes on our small businesses, and we have returned money back to the taxpayers.
Until recently, South Carolina had the highest personal income tax rate in the southeast and the 12th highest in the nation. No more. Last year, I was honored to sign into law the largest income tax cut in state history. This year taxpayers will keep an additional $96.2 million of their hard-earned money instead of sending it to state government.
Over the last six years, our successful partnership has produced resounding win after win for the people and prosperity of South Carolina. This year's budget includes a record number 283 proposals from my executive budget totaling - $3.3 billion - an increase of 24 from last year and 117 from two years ago.
This legislative session may be remembered as one of the most substantial in decades. We have begun the long-overdue restructuring of the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), as well as South Carolina's siloed healthcare delivery agencies. The state's antiquated Certificate of Need (CON) healthcare statutes and regulations were repealed, unleashing entrepreneurship, capital investment, and competition into the free marketplace.
Progress was made toward closing the revolving door for repeat criminals with bond reform, but more remains to be done, including passing graduated penalties for illegal gun possession. Innocent lives will be protected with changes to the Fetal Heartbeat Act, and strong laws against fentanyl trafficking will give law enforcement and prosecutors the tools they need to put the drug dealers in jail.
That spirit is represented in this state budget.
As I have said before, economic growth and the preservation of our shared natural heritage and environment are not opposing objectives which must be balanced as in a competition, one against the other. Instead, they - and our educational successes - are complementary, intertwined, and inseparable, each dependent on the other.
This budget provides $200 million to the Office of Resilience, for the purpose of identifying and preserving culturally or environmentally significant properties and tracts in which public access is in jeopardy of being lost forever due to development, mismanagement, flooding, erosion or from storm damage.
In the area of K-12 education, we continue to make remarkable progress in raising teacher pay. Six years ago the minimum starting salary of a teacher in South Carolina was $30,113 and the average teacher salary was below the Southeastern average. Today, the minimum starting salary of a teacher in South Carolina is $40,000, and the average teacher salary now exceeds the Southeastern average.
This budget increases teacher salaries by $2,500 at every step of the state salary schedule, making the new minimum starting teacher salary $42,500. My goal by 2026 is a minimum starting salary of at least $50,000.
In addition, new education scholarships will give low-income parents the opportunity to choose the type of education environment and instruction that best suits their child's unique needs, while teachers and their spouses will now be provided parental leave for birth, adoption or fostering a child.
Placing an armed, certified school resource officer (SRO) in every school, in every county, all day, every day, has been one of my top priorities as governor.
At my request, the General Assembly began funding a grant program administered by the Department of Public Safety, to provide school districts with funds to hire more resource officers for our state's 1,283 public schools. The grant program has been very successful, going from 406 SROs in 2018 to 1,170 SROs in 2023, representing almost 94% of all schools in the state.
We also provided the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division with funds to create the Center for School Safety and Targeted Violence. Located at the old Gilbert Elementary School, this partnership with Lexington School District One will provide a state-of-the-art training center for law enforcement and school personnel from around the state.
Access and affordability to higher education for every South Carolinian is essential to ensuring that our state has the trained and skilled workforce to compete for jobs and investment in the future. That means we must invest to make all higher education - our colleges, universities, and technical colleges - accessible and affordable for the sons and daughters of South Carolina.
Our state's booming economy has created 105,000 open jobs, virtually all in high-demand, skilled trades and professions. Working with the South Carolina Technical College System, we created Workforce Scholarships for the Future at our 16 technical colleges - so residents can get the degree or credentials they need to fill one of those open jobs in high-demand careers like manufacturing, healthcare, computer science, information technology, transportation, logistics, or construction.
In the last two years, this very successful program has allowed over 10,000 South Carolinians to earn an industry credential in high-demand careers.
This year marks the fourth consecutive year that we froze college tuition for in-state students, while providing additional funding for needs-based financial aid at any in-state public or private college, university, or at our 16 technical colleges.
Every South Carolinian who qualifies for federal needs-based financial aid - as measured by federal Pell Grants - has sufficient state financial assistance to attend any in-state public college, university, or technical college. Students at private, independent, and historically black colleges and universities will receive an additional $20 million for tuition grants and assistance. And this state budget again provides one-time funds to address repairs needed at the aging, state-owned buildings, and infrastructure on the campuses of our colleges, universities, and technical colleges.
My executive budget proposed freezing tuition with an additional recurring annual appropriation of $43 million, which represented a 5.2% increase to their operating budgets based on the Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) for 2022, and it was allocated based on the number of in-state students enrolled at each public institution.
The General Assembly instead chose to provide colleges and universities with an additional recurring annual appropriation of $124 million which is a 17% increase to their operating budgets. Needless to say, this is many times more than what each institution needs to hold the line on tuition.
While I have no doubt that each institution could make a compelling case as to why these additional recurring funds are necessary, I fear that parents and tuition payers may not share their confidence. Such an unprecedented investment in higher education demands greater accountability. And restraint and economy by the institutions when it comes to the total bill paid by college students and parents.
Therefore, when we begin the executive budget process in November, every college and university will be expected to provide my office with a detailed listing of the institutions plans to reduce tuition, fees, charges and any other items placed on the bill paid by our students and parents.
In addition, every college and university will be expected to provide a detailed listing of programs, degrees or other offerings that the institution will eliminate or consolidate to better align with the state's future workforce needs and to reduce operating costs.
To keep South Carolinians safe, we must maintain a robust law enforcement presence - and properly "fund the police." Our state law enforcement agencies continue to lose valuable and experienced personnel because they are unable to remain competitive with pay and benefits.
Thanks to the comprehensive compensation review conducted by the Department of Administration, our state law enforcement and criminal justice agencies have begun to stem the tide of personnel loss with recruitment and retention pay raises provided. This budget continues that by providing an additional $25.3 million for recruitment and retention pay raises in FY 23- 24.
Finally, I applaud the General Assembly for passing the most transparent and accountable budget in modern times. After decades of overriding the vetoes of successive governors, the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives now provides for not only the public disclosure of the sponsors and recipients of earmarked appropriations, but they also disclose the activity, function, or project for which the earmark is intended, the public purpose served, the budget, a description of community support, and details on the identity and function of the recipient organization.
I have included examples of some deliberative and meritorious "earmark" appropriations that were sponsored by members of the General Assembly.
Senator Shane Massey sponsored a $14,382,500 earmark to construct a new campus and Advanced Manufacturing Center for Piedmont Technical College in Saluda County. The campus will operate in collaboration with three school districts: Aiken County School District, Lexington County School District 3 and Saluda County School District. The campus will serve as a regional center for high school students attending Ridge Spring- Monetta High School, Batesburg-Leesville High School, and Saluda High School.
This earmark is an example of how a strategic investment can transform a rural community. Rural communities have long played a vital role in our society, contributing to the economic and cultural fabric of our nation. However, they often face unique challenges in terms of citizens' access to education and employment opportunities, particularly in industries that require specialized skills. Technical and advanced manufacturing training can be a powerful catalyst for transforming these communities by empowering their residents and fostering economic growth.
Representatives Chris Murphy and Kambrell Garvin jointly sponsored a $667,000 earmark for Turn90, a community-based charity operating in Charleston and Columbia areas whose mission is to reduce recidivism. According to Turn90, six in ten individuals who leave prison are rearrested within three years. Turn90 combines behavioral therapy, supportive services, transitional employment, and job placement to men returning home from prison. According to the 2022 Annual Report for Turn90, the organization increased from 60 to 135 the number of men who became employed. In addition, over the past two years, 95% of their graduates had no new arrests. The data provided to our office substantiated that this earmark is a worthwhile investment in a program to reduce recidivism.
Representatives Chris Murphy and Jackie Hayes sponsored a $284,239 earmark for Man 2 Man, a father-focused nonprofit serving men in Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marlboro, Marion, and Chesterfield Counties. The program provides education, services and support to fathers in such areas as employability, economic mobility and healthy relationships. Since 2014 the program has served 331 fathers in Dillon County alone. Man 2 Man receives referrals from the Department of Social Service and from family courts for fathers that are behind in child support. Supporting the creation of strong families is good policy.
Representative Jackie Hayes also sponsored a $100,000 earmark for Healthy Learners, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity health system. Healthy Learners partners with schools and health care providers to provide needed health services to low-income children. These services address mental health, vision, hearing and medical needs of children. The $100,000 will support efforts to provide 14,670 services to 2,910 children, an increase of 26% over 2022. Ensuring that South Carolina has healthier students who can thrive in school is the focus of this worthwhile earmark.
However, I must repeat my proposal for a better way to accomplish this transparency and accountability for the taxpayers. I once again ask the General Assembly to consider my proposal to create a public, merit-based competitive grants process for these types of appropriations. Especially as it relates to non-governmental organizations. Administered by state agencies, funds would be made available only to entities which demonstrate required community support and missions consistent with the policy goals and outcomes intended by the General Assembly. Further, all applications and award criteria would be placed online, allowing for public scrutiny and total transparency.
To my colleagues in the General Assembly, I say: The people of South Carolina have benefited from our ongoing cooperation, communication, and collaboration. Let us continue to work together vigorously, thereby ensuring that future generations of South Carolinians can keep winning and prospering.
In that spirit, I ask that you thoughtfully consider and sustain each of the following vetoes:
Veto 1 Department of Education, Part IB, Section 1A, Page 318, Proviso 1A.63. Item 13, K12 Concussion Protocol, $400,000 - Senator Katrina Shealy
This veto deals with the direct appropriation of non-recurring Education Improvement Act (EIA) revenues to a private corporation that provides educational and health services. While this program may be meritorious, providing state dollars to a private corporation and bypassing the state's procurement and grants processes is not good policy.
In FY 2018-19, the General Assembly created a Grants Committee at the South Carolina Department of Education by proviso, whereby providers of educational programs and services apply for state funds. The objective of the Grants Committee was to replace earmark appropriations with a transparent and accountable process for vetting education programs to be piloted in our public schools. A seven-member Grants Committee evaluates the applications based on suggested criteria. Any application approved for funding must participate in an independent evaluation as prescribed by the Grants Committee to document its effectiveness.
In this budget the General Assembly has appropriated $18.5 million to the Grants Committee. Application to the Grants Committee is the appropriate way to fund these services rather than by earmark.
Veto 2 Department of Education, Part IB, Section 1A, Page 318, Proviso 1A.63. Item 14, SC Academic Tutorial Services, $300,000 - Senator Vernon Stephens
This veto deals with the appropriation of non-recurring EIA revenues to the South Carolina Retired Educators Academic Tutorial Services, Inc., bypassing the state's procurement and grants process. Information provided for this earmark states that this nonprofit organization provides tutoring in reading and mathematics in the current school year to fifteen students.
In this budget the General Assembly appropriated $15 million for high intensity tutoring. A proviso in the budget specifies how the funds are to be allocated and expended and requires the Education Oversight Committee to evaluate the effectiveness of the academic support programs.
In addition, of the $1.9 billion in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds allocated directly to school districts in South Carolina under the American Rescue Plan Act, up to $1.5 billion remains to be spent by districts. At least 20% of these funds must be spent to address the academic impact of lost instructional time through the implementation of evidence-based interventions.
This non-profit organization, whose primary contact is a current state employee, should request funds through the Grants Committee or enter into a contract with a local school district to provide tutoring services rather than receiving funding through an earmark.
Veto 3 Commission on Higher Education, Part1B, Section 11, Page 336, Proviso 11.20, CHE: Doctoral/Professional University Classification
Act 41 of 2023 creates a new category of institutions of higher learning, Doctoral/Professional Universities. The law went into effect May 16, 2023; therefore, the proviso is no longer needed.
Veto 4 Department of Health and Human Services, Part1B, Section 34, Page 351, Proviso 33.24, DHHS: Personal Emergency Response System
This proviso is no longer needed. The Department of Health and Human Services has previously issued a request for proposals pursuant to this proviso.
Veto 5 Department of Health and Environmental Control, Part 1B, Section 34, Page 363, Proviso 34.50, DHEC: Hazardous Waste Fund County Account
This proviso bypasses local government control over statutorily authorized Hazardous Waste Contingency Fund dollars, allowing funds to be spent for unknown and unaccountable purposes, with no public transparency or fiscal oversight. This is a dangerous invitation for fraud and abuse.
Veto 6 Law Enforcement Training Council, Part 1B, Section 64, Page 412, Proviso 64.3, LET: Center for Excellence in Policing and Public Safety
This proviso is no longer needed. The Center for Excellence in Policing and Public Safety was funded in last year's state budget. All funds have been transferred from the Law Enforcement Training Council to the University of South Carolina School of Law, pursuant to this proviso.
Veto 7 Department of Revenue, Part 1B, Section 109, Page 469, Proviso 109.12, (DOR: Food Manufacturing Equipment)
This proviso creates a temporary one-year sales tax exemption, joining the hundreds of existing piecemeal sales tax exemptions that hurt our state's ability to compete for jobs, investment, and capital. Comprehensive tax reform must happen. Our neighbor states have reformed their tax codes and structure, leaving our state at a competitive disadvantage. Provisions like this should be debated and if warranted, adopted into permanent law.
Veto 8 Statewide Revenue, Part 1B, Section 118, Page 549, Proviso 118.19. (SR: Nonrecurring Revenue) (68) H030 - Commission on Higher Education (b) New Perspectives Media Local Television Partnership, $250,000 - Senator Vernon Stephens
From the information provided, the funds will be used as "startup" funding to build support for the creation of a local broadcast cable television channel. The stated purpose is to provide television coverage of athletic events at SC State University, Voorhees University and Claflin University, as well as high school athletic events in Orangeburg, Bamberg and Calhoun Counties.
This is not an appropriate use of state funds. Instead, if those in the community are interested in providing expanded television coverage of local athletic events, they should contact the leadership at South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV). SCETV has communications infrastructure, resources and assets in every corner of the state and at every public school that may accomplish the stated goal of this proviso.
Veto 9 Statewide Revenue, Part 1B, Section 118, Page 552, Proviso 118.19. (SR: Nonrecurring Revenue) (76) J120 - Department of Mental Health (f) Mental Wealth Alliance - Mental Health Gym, $275,000 - Representative JA Moore
This is not an appropriate use of state funds. This earmark provides the California-based Mental Wealth Alliance (MWA), founded by entertainer Charlamagne Tha God, $275,000 for the purchase of two massage chairs, rent, operating costs, personnel costs, and services such as arts and crafts, yoga, mindfulness training, healthy cooking, and financial wellness programs.
An almost identical earmark was included in the FY 2022-23 State Budget for MWA for $250,000, albeit with much less information on the organization. MWA did not submit a request for the distribution of these funds until February of 2023, the invoice for which was not cleared until May of 2023.
Once again, details on this earmark have been difficult to obtain, and representatives of the organization have been less than responsive at times. It is unclear how the current year's funding will be expended, or what Charleston area entity will be responsible for implementing this program. In addition, it is unclear how funding for this endeavor will be sustained in the future.
Veto 10 Statewide Revenue, Part 1B, Section 118, Page 553, Proviso 118.19. (SR: Nonrecurring Revenue) (79) L040 - Department of Social Services, (j) M.A.D. USA, $250,000 - Representative Leon Stavrinakis
This earmark is duplicative. There is already $350,400 in state funds earmarked for Men Against Domestic Violence USA. The explanations for both earmarks are the same; therefore, I am vetoing the lesser amount of the two earmarks.
Veto 11 Statewide Revenue, Part 1B, Section 118, Page 553, Proviso 118.19. (SR: Nonrecurring Revenue) (79) L040 - Department of Social Services, (n) Nicholtown Child and Family Collaborative - Parent Café, $30,000 - Representative Chandra Dillard
To maintain the public's confidence in the budgeting process, I am vetoing this earmark due to the fact that the sponsor is the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Nicholtown Child and Family Collaborative.
For the foregoing reasons, I am vetoing and returning without my approval the above provisions in R-102, H. 4300 (Word version), the FY 2023-24 General Appropriations Act.
Yours very truly,
Henry McMaster
The following was introduced:
H. 4692 (Word version) -- Reps. A. M. Morgan and Magnuson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 1.9 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND ELECTION OF CHAIRMEN BY THE RESPECTIVE COMMITTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN MAY NOT SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TWO-YEAR TERMS ON A PARTICULAR COMMITTEE.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following was introduced:
H. 4693 (Word version) -- Reps. S. Jones, Magnuson and Nutt: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT H.R. 2 OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION TO SECURE THIS NATION'S BORDERS.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 4694 (Word version) -- Reps. Blackwell and Guffey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 1.9 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND ELECTION OF CHAIRMEN BY THE RESPECTIVE COMMITTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN MAY NOT SERVE MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS ON THE COMMITTEE.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following was introduced:
H. 4695 (Word version) -- Reps. Blackwell, Carter, Pope, Guffey and Chapman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 9 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY ADDING RULE 9.7 SO AS TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF AMENDMENTS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE MAY FILE AS THE PRIMARY SPONSOR ON SECOND READING, AND TO REQUIRE PRIMARY SPONSORS TO BE IN ASSIGNED SEATS FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE AMENDMENT'S DISCUSSION AND DEBATE.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following was introduced:
H. 4721 (Word version) -- Reps. McCravy, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE NINETY SIX HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND AND BAND DIRECTOR ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO APPLAUD THEM ON CAPTURING THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4722 (Word version) -- Rep. Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RESCIND THE ADOPTION OF H. 3675 (Word version), A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND GREENVILLE NATIVE KATHLEEN JENNINGS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4723 (Word version) -- Reps. Hewitt, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE CLASS AAA SOUTH CAROLINA GIRLS GOLF STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4724 (Word version) -- Reps. McCabe, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE PALMETTO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (PAC) PANTHERS VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAMS AND COACHES FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2023 SOUTHEASTERN INDEPENDENT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4725 (Word version) -- Reps. McCabe, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE PELION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARCHERY TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2023 NASP/IBO OUTDOOR 3D WORLD CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4726 (Word version) -- Reps. Bradley, Ott and Bauer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF CHESSYE BAUGHMAN POWELL OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4727 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR RODNEY MCMILLIAN, A COLUMBIA-BORN ARTIST, FOR HIS NATIONAL ACCLAIM, TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON THE ACQUISITION AND DISPLAY OF TWO OF HIS WORKS BY THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM OF ART, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON RECEIVING THE KEY TO THE CITY OF COLUMBIA.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4728 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR COLUMBIA NATIVE THE LATE BRIAN DEQUINCEY NEWMAN FOR HIS DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CELEBRATE HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4729 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ROGER BRASLEY, JR., FOR HIS SUCCESSFUL CAREER AND FOR HIS PHILANTHROPIC WORK THAT HAS BLESSED SO MANY IN HIS COMMUNITY.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4730 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ANGELA GAY BROWN OF COLUMBIA FOR HER DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CELEBRATE HER DISTINGUISHED CAREER.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4731 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR NATIVE SOUTH CAROLINIAN AND AMERICAN FASHION DESIGNER SERGIO HUDSON, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS CELEBRATED CAREER, AND TO APPLAUD HIM ON THE NOVEMBER 18, 2023, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, RUN OF THE SERGIO HUDSON: FOCUSED ON THE FIT EXHIBITION AT THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM OF ART.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4732 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. GARY BETHEA OF COLUMBIA FOR HIS DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CELEBRATE HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4733 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JAMAL BRADLEY, PRESIDENT AND A FOUNDER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JUNETEENTH FREEDOM FEST, FOR HIS PASSIONATE LEADERSHIP IN HIS COMMUNITY.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4734 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BONITA CLEMONS, THE FOUNDER OF SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY WELLNESS, HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND FOOD ACCESS, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER UPON BEING NAMED THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA WOMAN FARMER OF THE YEAR.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4735 (Word version) -- Reps. Thayer, Rutherford, Hiott, Kirby, B. Newton and Thigpen: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULES 6.3 14. AND 15., AND 8.9 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ALL RELATING TO THE MOTION PERIOD, SO AS TO DELETE THE MOTION PERIOD AND ALL REFERENCES TO IT; AND TO AMEND RULE 8.6, RELATING TO WHEN THE PREVIOUS QUESTION MAY BE INVOKED (CLOTURE), SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR INVOKING CLOTURE.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following was introduced:
H. 4736 (Word version) -- Reps. Beach, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR KANDY C. KELLEY, A CORONER IN THE PICKENS COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR BEING NAMED THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA CORONERS ASSOCIATION'S CORONER OF THE YEAR.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4737 (Word version) -- Reps. Mitchell, Connell, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF KERSHAW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY, TO COMMEND THE SCHOOL ON ITS ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE PAST CENTURY, AND TO WISH ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY MEMBERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND ALUMNI WELL AS THEY CONTINUE TO HOLD HIGH THE FOUNDING STANDARDS OF MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4738 (Word version) -- Reps. Mitchell, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. AND MRS. HEYWARD PRESTON DIXON OF DARLINGTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF BLESSING AND FULFILLMENT.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4739 (Word version) -- Reps. Mitchell and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR TAMMY DELANE CATOE WITHROW, THE TOWN CLERK OF JEFFERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4740 (Word version) -- Reps. May, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF CAROL ANN "ANNIE" HENDERSON AND CAROLYN L. HENDERSON, TO CELEBRATE THE LIVES OF THIS LOVING DAUGHTER AND MOTHER, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THEIR FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4741 (Word version) -- Rep. M. M. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO URGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY TO ENACT A POLICY THAT SUPPORTS UNITED STATES BUSINESSES AND WORKERS WHILE PENALIZING GLOBAL POLLUTERS.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 4742 (Word version) -- Reps. Ott, Wooten, Caskey, Gilliam, Garvin, T. Moore, Rutherford, G. M. Smith, Murphy, B. J. Cox, Brewer, Cobb-Hunter, Stavrinakis, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Collins, Connell, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, M. M. Smith, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF STANLEY L. MYERS OF LEXINGTON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4743 (Word version) -- Reps. B. Newton, Mitchell, Neese and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LANCASTER DIXIE BASEBALL 6U ROOKIE ALL-STARS ON WINNING THE 2023 EAST REGIONAL DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL COACH PITCH CLASS A WORLD SERIES.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4744 (Word version) -- Reps. McCabe, Ott, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ALIZK RODRIGUEZ UPON BEING NAMED THE 2023-2024 SANDHILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR, TO THANK HER FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4745 (Word version) -- Reps. McCabe, Ott, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MICHELLE ROBINSON OF FOOD SERVICES UPON BEING NAMED 2023-2024 LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR GOLDEN SPATULA EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR, TO THANK HER FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4746 (Word version) -- Reps. McCabe, Ott, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE KELLY HARTLEY UPON BEING NAMED 2023-2024 LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 TEACHER OF THE YEAR, TO THANK HER FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE AS SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL'S HEALTH SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4747 (Word version) -- Reps. McCabe, Ott, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE TERESA HILL UPON BEING NAMED 2023-2024 LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR DISTRICT OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR, TO THANK HER FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4748 (Word version) -- Reps. McCabe, Ott, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE TIFFANY SPRADLEY UPON BEING NAMED THE 2023-2024 FRANCES MACK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR, TO THANK HER FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4749 (Word version) -- Reps. May, McCabe, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CAPTAIN JOHN MCMAHAN, SUPERVISOR OF THE FIREARMS AND DRIVING RANGE AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, FOR HIS SUPERLATIVE PERFORMANCE WHILE REPRESENTING THE PALMETTO STATE AT NUMEROUS SHOTGUN SHOOTING EVENTS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4750 (Word version) -- Reps. Herbkersman, Erickson, W. Newton, Stavrinakis, Bradley and Rivers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE HONORABLE HENRY D. MCMASTER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DECLARE AN ECONOMIC DISASTER OF THE DOMESTIC SHRIMPING INDUSTRY AND REQUEST A FISHERY RESOURCE DISASTER DETERMINATION BE MADE BY THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, PURSUANT TO THE FISHERY DISASTER IMPROVEMENT ACT.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 4755 (Word version) -- Reps. Carter, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE D.W. DANIEL HIGH SCHOOL LIONS PRIDE MARCHING BAND AND BAND DIRECTOR ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO APPLAUD THEM ON WINNING THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4756 (Word version) -- Reps. Carter, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE D.W. DANIEL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR A SPECTACULAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON TAKING HOME THE 2023 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4757 (Word version) -- Reps. Pendarvis, Murphy, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR R. KEITH SUMMEY, MAYOR OF NORTH CHARLESTON, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A COMMUNITY CONSENSUS BUILDER, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4608 (Word version) -- Reps. Hayes and Atkinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE LUMBER RIVER ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 76 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 9 AT THE BORDER OF MARION AND HORRY COUNTIES "PLAN LANNEAU ELVINGTON, SR. MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 4632 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Johnson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF CULTRA ROAD AND OAK STREET IN THE CITY OF CONWAY IN HORRY COUNTY "JAMES ODELL COCHRAN INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 4751 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, HENRY DARGAN MCMASTER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4752 (Word version) -- Reps. Ballentine, Kilmartin, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE DUTCH FORK HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4753 (Word version) -- Reps. Ballentine, Kilmartin, Calhoon, Caskey, Forrest, May, McCabe, Ott, Taylor, White, Wooten, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Carter, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN UNDEFEATED SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON CAPTURING THE 2023 CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4533 (Word version) -- Reps. Beach, Magnuson and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "DEFEND THE GUARD ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-1930 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD MAY NOT BE RELEASED FROM THE STATE INTO ACTIVE-DUTY COMBAT UNLESS THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS HAS TAKEN CERTAIN ACTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4534 (Word version) -- Reps. Beach, Trantham and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1172 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FIRST RESPONDER RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN SURVIVING SPOUSES OF FIRST RESPONDERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1170, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFIED SURVIVING SPOUSE ALSO MEANS CERTAIN SURVIVING SPOUSES OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2510, RELATING TO CERTAIN SALES TAX CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ISSUE AN HONOR CARD TO A QUALIFIED SURVIVING SPOUSE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4535 (Word version) -- Reps. Beach, Trantham, Haddon, Burns, Chumley and Nutt: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SAFETY IN PRIVATE SPACES ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 79 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COVERED ENTITY THAT MAINTAINS A WATER CLOSET OR CHANGING FACILITY MUST HAVE FACILITIES FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF MALES AND FACILITIES FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF FEMALES OR A UNISEX FACILITY, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4536 (Word version) -- Rep. Calhoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-300 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF JULY EACH YEAR AS "JUVENILE ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH".
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4537 (Word version) -- Rep. B. L. Cox: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 61-2-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK AND BEER AND WINE BY THE DRINK AT CERTAIN GOLF COURSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4538 (Word version) -- Reps. Cromer, Trantham, Oremus, Magnuson, Pope, Guffey, Vaughan, Kilmartin, Beach, O'Neal, Nutt, Haddon, Burns and Chumley: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT PHYSICAL PRIVACY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 59 SO AS TO STATE PURPOSES, PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, PROVIDE THAT EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL RESTROOM AND CHANGING FACILITY THAT IS ACCESSIBLE BY MULTIPLE PERSONS MUST BE DESIGNATED FOR USE ONLY BY MEMBERS OF ONE SEX, AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4539 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliard, Clyburn, Henegan and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 31-3-60 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN HOUSING TO DISPLACED RESIDENTS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4540 (Word version) -- Reps. Guffey, Trantham, Pope, Henegan, Taylor and Oremus: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "CHILDREN'S DEFAULT TO SAFETY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN AGAINST UNFILTERED DEVICES; TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS; TO REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS OF SMART PHONES AND TABLETS TO AUTOMATICALLY ENABLE AND PASSCODE-PROTECT THE FILTERS BLOCKING MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS ON DEVICES ACTIVATED IN THIS STATE; TO SUBJECT MANUFACTURERS TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; AND TO SUBJECT INDIVIDUALS TO CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LIABILITY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-17-490, RELATING TO CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR, SO AS TO PROHIBIT PROVIDING A PASSCODE TO REMOVE THE PORNOGRAPHY FILTER FOR AN INTERNET-ACCESSIBLE DEVICE BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN A MINOR'S PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4541 (Word version) -- Reps. Guffey, Pope, Henegan, Chapman and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "CHILD DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN DATA PROTECTION IMPACT ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ENTITIES MAY NOT COLLECT, RETAIN, PROCESS, OR SELL CERTAIN PERSONAL DATA, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ENTITIES SHALL UTILIZE PRIVACY BY DEFAULT, TO PROVIDE THAT USERS MUST HAVE ACCESS TO THEIR ACCOUNTS, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL SUBPOENAS AND WARRANTS MUST BE EXPEDITED, TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVACY POLICIES MUST BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED, TO PROVIDE FOR METHODS FOR NOTIFICATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, TO REQUIRE A REPORT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CAUSE OF ACTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4542 (Word version) -- Reps. Guffey, Trantham, Magnuson and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT A COVERED PLATFORM OPERATOR MAY NOT UPLOAD OR ALLOW A USER TO UPLOAD CERTAIN PORNOGRAPHIC IMAGES WITHOUT CERTAIN VERIFICATION, TO PROVIDE THAT A COVERED PLATFORM OPERATOR MUST ESTABLISH CERTAIN PROCEDURES, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN IMAGES MAY NOT BE UPLOADED WITHOUT CONSENT, TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES, TO ESTABLISH A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL CREATE CERTAIN CONSENT FORMS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4543 (Word version) -- Reps. Haddon, McCravy, Trantham, Magnuson, Guffey, Taylor, Oremus, Burns, Chumley, Beach, Kilmartin, Cromer and O'Neal: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN COMPANIES OWNED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY MAY NOT OWN, LEASE, POSSESS, OR EXERCISE ANY CONTROL OVER ANY REAL ESTATE IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4544 (Word version) -- Reps. W. Jones, Clyburn, Taylor, Haddon, Burns, Chumley, Pendarvis and Dillard: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 31-1-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION MAY BUILD CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND MAINTAIN ITS PROPERTY TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4545 (Word version) -- Reps. King, McDaniel and J. L. Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-5-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FULL-TIME STATE EMPLOYEE IS ENTITLED TO ONE PAID HOLIDAY DURING THE MONTH OF THE EMPLOYEE'S BIRTH.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4546 (Word version) -- Reps. Magnuson, A. M. Morgan, May, Beach, Burns, Chumley, Cromer, S. Jones, Kilmartin, Harris, McCabe, T. A. Morgan, O'Neal, Oremus, Pace, Trantham and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "NO OPEN-ENDED POWERS OF EMERGENCY (NOPE) ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-440, RELATING TO THE ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE GOVERNOR DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL JUSTIFY THE CONDITIONS WHICH LEAD TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY EXTEND A STATE OF EMERGENCY THROUGH A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION IN CERTAIN INSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4547 (Word version) -- Reps. B. Newton, Dillard, Hyde, Henegan, Oremus and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO EXTEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ABANDONED BUILDINGS REVITALIZATION ACT, AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 67, TITLE 12 OF THE S.C. CODE, UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2035; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-67-140, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE ABANDONED BUILDINGS REVITALIZATION TAX CREDIT SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAXIMUM CREDIT AMOUNT MUST BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4548 (Word version) -- Reps. Oremus, Hayes, McCravy, Trantham, Atkinson, Clyburn, Henegan, Taylor and West: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 9-1-1790, RELATING TO THE EARNINGS LIMITATION FOR A RETIRED MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM UPON THE RETURN TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY TO MEMBERS WHO RETURN TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT AS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4549 (Word version) -- Reps. Pedalino, Guffey, Taylor and Leber: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNA PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 4-1-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY NOT ENACT OR ENFORCE CERTAIN ORDINANCES THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO THE AMATEUR RADIO PREEMPTION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 27-30-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MAY NOT PROHIBIT AN OWNER OF A PROPERTY WITHIN THE ASSOCIATION FROM INSTALLING OR USING AN AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNA ON THE PROPERTY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4550 (Word version) -- Reps. Pedalino, Trantham and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN EMERGENCY PERSONNEL.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4551 (Word version) -- Reps. Pendarvis, Cobb-Hunter and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3810 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TAXPAYER IS ALLOWED AN INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT THE TAXPAYER CLAIMED ON HIS FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN FOR THE CHILD TAX CREDIT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4552 (Word version) -- Reps. Pendarvis, Clyburn and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 31-12-30, RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT OF FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT INCLUDES CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4553 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford and J. L. Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-40-350 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A LANDLORD FROM TAKING CERTAIN PHOTOGRAPHS OF A TENANT'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4554 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO ALLOW A TAXPAYER'S SPOUSE TO CLAIM THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ON A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4555 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, King, Rivers, J. L. Johnson, Clyburn and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 53-5-10, RELATING TO STATE LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE NINETEENTH DAY OF JUNE - JUNETEENTH IS A STATE LEGAL HOLIDAY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4556 (Word version) -- Reps. Trantham, Pope, Henegan, Oremus, Vaughan, Haddon, Burns and Chumley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA BY ENACTING THE "VULNERABLE ADULT MALTREATMENT REGISTRY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 35, TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, OR ITS SUCCESSOR AGENCY, TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN REPORTS OF VULNERABLE ADULT ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION ARE INDICATED AND WHETHER THERE IS A KNOWN PERPETRATOR OF THE MALTREATMENT AND TO ESTABLISH A RIGHT OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL AND JUDICIAL REVIEW; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN PERSONS DETERMINED TO HAVE ABUSED, NEGLECTED, OR EXPLOITED A VULNERABLE ADULT ON THE MALTREATMENT REGISTRY; TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITED ACCESS TO THE VULNERABLE ADULT MALTREATMENT REGISTRY; AND TO PROHIBIT THE RELEASE OF REPORTS OF VULNERABLE ADULT MALTREATMENT, WITH EXCEPTIONS, AND TO CREATE A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR THE UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE OF INFORMATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 43-35-10, RELATING TO TERMS DEFINED IN THE "OMNIBUS ADULT PROTECTION ACT", SO AS TO ADD DEFINITIONAL TERMS AND CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "INVESTIGATIVE ENTITY"; AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 43-35-15 AND 43-35-40, RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF CERTAIN INVESTIGATIVE ENTITIES TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF VULNERABLE ADULT MALTREATMENT, SECTION 43-35-45, RELATING TO VULNERABLE ADULT PROTECTION HEARINGS, AND SECTION 43-35-85, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR COMMITTING VULNERABLE ADULT MALTREATMENT, ALL SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4557 (Word version) -- Rep. Trantham: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT SMALL ARMS AND SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4558 (Word version) -- Reps. Wooten and J. L. Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 20-3-132 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE USE OF CERTAIN SPOUSAL BENEFIT PAYMENTS TO OFFSET ALIMONY OWED BY THE PAYOR SPOUSE; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-3-120, 20-3-130, 20-3-150, 20-3-160, AND 20-3-170, ALL RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR ALIMONY IN ACTIONS FOR SEPARATE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT, TO CREATE TRANSITIONAL ALIMONY AND FIXED-TERM ALIMONY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MODIFYING AND SUSPENDING OF CERTAIN KINDS OF ALIMONY, TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "CONTINUED COHABITATION", AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4559 (Word version) -- Reps. Bernstein, Rose and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 62-3-108, RELATING TO PROBATE, TESTACY, AND APPOINTMENT PROCEEDINGS AND THE ULTIMATE TIME LIMIT, SO AS TO ALLOW APPROPRIATE APPOINTMENT PROCEEDINGS REGARDING AN INDIVIDUAL'S ESTATE FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING A CLAIM TO BE MADE PURSUANT TO THE "HONORING OUR PACT ACT OF 2022" REGARDLESS OF THE DATE OF THAT INDIVIDUAL'S DEATH.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4560 (Word version) -- Reps. Hixon, Atkinson, Chapman and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-9-495 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT MAY ORDER PAYMENT FOR DAMAGES INVOLVING AN UNDERINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE TO BE GARNISHED FROM THE DEBTOR'S WAGES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES GARNISH THE WAGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE JUDGMENT UTILIZING THE PROCESS ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER 56, TITLE 12 OF THE S.C. CODE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-56-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO THE DEFINITION OF "CLAIMANT AGENCY" FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-9-495.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4561 (Word version) -- Reps. Wetmore, Dillard, Collins, Erickson, B. Newton, Schuessler, J. L. Johnson, Pope, Clyburn and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-13-1348, RELATING TO USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS FOR PERSONAL EXPENSES, SO AS TO ALLOW A CANDIDATE OR PUBLIC OFFICIAL TO USE CAMPAIGN FUNDS FOR DEPENDENT CARE OF AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO DEFINE "DEPENDENT CARE".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4562 (Word version) -- Reps. Beach, Clyburn and Guffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-1-630, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES FOR SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES STATIONED IN THIS STATE SO AS TO MAKE THE LICENSES PERMANENT, AND TO REMOVE THE TEMPORARY DESIGNATION AND DURATION OF SUCH LICENSES, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4563 (Word version) -- Reps. Bernstein, J. L. Johnson and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-345 SO AS TO CLARIFY THE POWER OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS TO OWN, ACQUIRE, PURCHASE, HOLD, USE, LEASE, CONVEY, SELL, TRANSFER, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF PROPERTY IN FURTHERANCE OF CERTAIN FUNCTIONS, TO PROVIDE THESE POWERS ARE IN ADDITION TO POWERS AND AUTHORIZATIONS PREVIOUSLY VESTED IN SUCH DISTRICTS, AND DEFINE NECESSARY TERMINOLOGY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4564 (Word version) -- Rep. Chumley: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PLACE A MORATORIUM ON THE ENFORCEMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW ORDINANCES FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES UNTIL JULY 1, 2026.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4565 (Word version) -- Reps. Chumley, McCravy and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-158 SO AS TO PROVIDE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CARRIERS THAT OFFER OPTIONAL NEW CAR REPLACEMENT COVERAGE SHALL MAKE AN OFFER OF SUCH COVERAGE ON THE OPTIONAL COVERAGES FORM.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4566 (Word version) -- Reps. B. L. Cox, Clyburn and West: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-15-80, RELATING TO COVID-19 VACCINATIONS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES WHO MAY BE DEPLOYED IN EMERGENCIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL TAXABLE INCOME FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES WHO MAY BE DEPLOYED IN EMERGENCIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO FIRST RESPONDER SURVIVING SPOUSES QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE CERTAIN TAX DEDUCTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SURVIVING SPOUSES OF COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES KILLED WHILE DEPLOYED IN EMERGENCIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-7-90, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "FIRST RESPONDERS" FOR PURPOSES OF RECEIVING WORKERS' COMPENSATION AWARD PAYMENTS BY THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES WHO MAY BE DEPLOYED IN EMERGENCIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-130-20, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "FIRST RESPONDERS" IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES WHO MAY BE DEPLOYED IN EMERGENCIES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4567 (Word version) -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-7-20, RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES, SO AS TO DIRECT TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF RESILIENCE FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4568 (Word version) -- Reps. Cromer, Trantham, Magnuson and Guffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-9-35, RELATING TO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE TRUSTEES MAY BE REMOVED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING, AND TO REMOVE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4569 (Word version) -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 34-3-105 SO AS TO LIMIT FEES THAT CERTAIN BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THIS STATE MAY CHARGE FOR CASH TRANSFERS, DEPOSITS, OR WITHDRAWALS CONDUCTED AT AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4570 (Word version) -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES MAY NOT DELEGATE THEIR AUTHORITY OR APPOINT PROXIES TO VOTE OR OTHERWISE ACT ON THEIR BEHALF, TO PROVIDE ANY ACTIONS TAKEN BY SUCH DELEGATIONS OR PROXIES ARE NULL AND VOID AB INITIO, AND TO PROVIDE TRUSTEES WHO DELEGATE THEIR AUTHORITY OR APPOINT PROXIES TO VOTE OR OTHERWISE ACT FOR THEM ARE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL BY THE GOVERNOR.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4571 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliard, Cobb-Hunter, J. L. Johnson and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 19 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE REPORTING OF MEDICAL DEBT INFORMATION AND CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION THAT IS NOT RELEVANT TO THE CREDIT OR PAYMENT HISTORY OF A CONSUMER, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR INVESTIGATING VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4572 (Word version) -- Reps. Guffey, Trantham and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-485 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL INTERNET WEBSITES, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, AND OTHER COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROPOSED FOR USE ON SCHOOL-ISSUED DIGITAL DEVICES TO ENSURE THEIR ALIGNMENT TO CURRICULUM APPROVED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND STUDENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVELOP A PROCEDURE FOR DISTRICT PERSONNEL TO OBTAIN SUCH APPROVAL.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4573 (Word version) -- Reps. Hewitt and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION ACT OF 2024"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-195 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE FROM ENACTING OR ENFORCING AN ORDINANCE, RESOLUTION, OR REGULATION THAT PROHIBITS THE RENTAL OF A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING TO A SHORT-TERM GUEST, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO DEFINE TERMS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4574 (Word version) -- Reps. Hyde and Carter: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 2-77-15, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHER EDUCATION EXCELLENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING SINGLE-GENDER WOMEN'S INSTITUTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4575 (Word version) -- Reps. Jefferson, J. L. Johnson and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-20-51 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025, A NEW TEACHER MUST RECEIVE A STARTING ANNUAL SALARY OF NO LESS THAN FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS AND A CURRENT TEACHER WHO EARNED LESS THAN FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS IN THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR MUST RECEIVE A SALARY OF NO LESS THAN FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4576 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Johnson and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROSECUTORS PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 30, SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE CURRENT AND FORMER PROSECUTORS HAVE THE OPTION OF MAKING PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION HELD BY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE, TO PROVIDE LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED PROCEDURES FOR EXERCISING THIS OPTION, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND TO PROVIDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION SHALL CREATE A FORM FOR USE BY PROSECUTORS WHEN REQUESTING NONDISCLOSURE OF
PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION, AND TO SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FORM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4577 (Word version) -- Reps. J. L. Johnson, Carter, Clyburn and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-20-50, RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULES, SO AS TO PROVIDE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL PAY EACH CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER WHO IS TEACHING SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES FULL-TIME IN THE DISTRICT AN ANNUAL SALARY OF AT LEAST FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS BEGINNING WITH THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4578 (Word version) -- Rep. McDaniel: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-7-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING COSMETOLOGY, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "HAIR BRAIDING" FROM BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY, AND TO REMOVE CERTAIN EXCLUDED ACTIVITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-7-390, RELATING TO PERSONS EXEMPT FROM REGULATION BY THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PERSONS PROVIDING HAIR BRAIDING AND PERSONS PROVIDING MAKE-UP ARTISTRY; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-13-360, RELATING TO PERSONS EXEMPT FROM REGULATION BY THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY, SO AS TO EXEMPT PERSONS PROVIDING HAIR BRAIDING AND PERSONS PROVIDING MAKE-UP ARTISTRY; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 40-7-255 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF HAIR-BRAIDING PRACTITIONERS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4579 (Word version) -- Rep. McDaniel: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 11-7-20, RELATING TO ANNUAL AUDITS OF STATE AGENCIES AND OTHER PUBLICLY FUNDED ENTITIES BY THE STATE AUDITOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE AUDITOR ALSO SHALL ANNUALLY AUDIT EACH COUNTY, COUNTY AGENCY AND OFFICE, MUNICIPALITY, MUNICIPAL AGENCY AND OFFICE, JUDICIAL OFFICE, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT; BY REPEALING SECTION 4-9-150 RELATING TO COUNTY AUDITS; BY REPEALING SECTION 5-7-240 RELATING TO MUNICIPAL AUDITS; BY REPEALING SECTION 59-17-100 RELATING TO SCHOOL DISTRICT AUDITING REPORTS; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 11-7-25 RELATING TO PERIODIC AUDITS OF CERTAIN COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL OFFICES BY THE STATE AUDITOR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4580 (Word version) -- Reps. McDaniel, Clyburn and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-13-265 SO AS TO PROVIDE LICENSED COSMETOLOGISTS, ESTHETICIANS, AND NAIL TECHNICIANS MAY PROVIDE SERVICES PERMITTED FOR WHICH THEY ARE LICENSED ON LOCATION IN THE HOME OF A CLIENT OR AT CERTAIN EVENT VENUES; AND TO PROVIDE SUCH LICENSEES SHALL ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS APPROPRIATELY SANITIZED WHEN PROVIDING SUCH SERVICES OUTSIDE OF A SALON; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-13-110, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, OR RESTRICTION OF LICENSE, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4581 (Word version) -- Rep. McDaniel: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-7-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF BARBERING, SO AS TO DEFINE "BLOW-DRY STYLING"; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-7-390, RELATING TO PERSONS EXEMPT FROM REGULATION BY THE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PERSONS PROVIDING BLOW-DRY STYLING SERVICES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-13-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF COSMETOLOGY, SO AS TO DEFINE "BLOW-DRY STYLING"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-13-360, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM REGULATION BY THE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY, SO AS TO EXEMPT PERSONS PROVIDING BLOW-DRY STYLING SERVICES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4582 (Word version) -- Reps. Oremus and Trantham: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-67-460, RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITH PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS OR CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH CONTRACTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-67-540, RELATING TO SUPPLIES AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE-OWNED BUSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAY INCLUDE SCHOOL BUS MAINTENANCE IN SUCH PRIVATE CONTRACTS BY ENTERING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THAT RELEASES THE DISTRICT TO INCLUDE SCHOOL BUS MAINTENANCE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4583 (Word version) -- Reps. Pendarvis, Cobb-Hunter, J. L. Johnson and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-158-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNING ACTIONS, SANCTIONS, BYLAWS, AND RULES OF ATHLETIC CONFERENCES OR COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS MAY NOT INTERFERE WITH THE ABILITY OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETES TO EARN COMPENSATION FOR THEIR NAME, IMAGE, OR LIKENESS OR PARTICIPATE IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC EVENTS UNLESS THE ATHLETE HAS COMMITTED CERTAIN RULES VIOLATIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-158-40, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING PREVENTING OR UNDULY RESTRICTING INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETES FROM EARNING COMPENSATION FOR USE OF THEIR NAME, IMAGE, OR LIKENESS, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4584 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-5-20, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE SUPREME COURT TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE PRACTICE OF LAW AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPREME COURT MAY PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFINING AND REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF LAW SUBJECT TO STATUTORY LAW AND DETERMINING THE QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW AND THE LICENSURE OF ATTORNEYS IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PROVISION OF LAW OR RULE THAT REQUIRES AN ATTORNEY TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR IS SUPERSEDED AND OF NO FORCE AND EFFECT, AND TO DELETE INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE BAR; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-5-310, RELATING TO PRACTICING LAW OR SOLICITING THE LEGAL CAUSE OF ANOTHER WITHOUT BEING ENROLLED AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY PRACTICE LAW UNLESS HE IS LICENSED BY THE SUPREME COURT, AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON BE A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4585 (Word version) -- Reps. Trantham and McCravy: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 2-17-15, RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS ON PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS FROM SERVING AS LOBBYISTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE WAITING PERIOD FOR ELIGIBILITY FROM ONE YEAR TO TWO YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE SUCH ELECTED OFFICIALS MUST HAVE SERVED THE FULL TERM TO WHICH THEY WERE LAST ELECTED BEFORE THEY OR THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS MAY SERVE AS LOBBYISTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-70, RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS ON MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM ELECTION TO JUDICIAL OFFICE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE WAITING PERIOD FOR ELIGIBILITY FROM ONE YEAR TO TWO YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE THEY MUST HAVE SERVED THE FULL TERM TO WHICH THEY WERE LAST ELECTED BEFORE THEY MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION TO JUDICIAL OFFICE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4586 (Word version) -- Reps. Wooten, Carter, J. L. Johnson and Guffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS BY ENACTING THE "PRIVATE LANDOWNER PROTECTION ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-275 SO AS TO PROVIDE COUNTIES MAY DEANNEX AREAS OF EXISTING MUNICIPALITY CORPORATE LIMITS PURSUANT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-3-90, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION NOTICE FILING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNEXING CONTIGUOUS PROPERTY AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS, AND TO PROVIDE COUNTY COUNCILS HAVE LEGAL STANDING TO CHALLENGE MUNICIPAL ANNEXATIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 5-31-1520, RELATING TO EXTENSIONS OF MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS BEYOND CITY LIMITS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE CONDITIONING OF SUCH EXTENSIONS ON PROPERTY ANNEXATION, TO PROHIBIT MUNICIPALITIES FROM CONDITIONING THE CONTINUATION OF SUCH SERVICES ON ANNEXATION, AND TO PROVIDE EXISTING CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS THAT CONDITION THE PROVISION OF SUCH SERVICES OR OTHER MUNICIPAL SERVICES ON ANNEXATION ARE VOID AND UNENFORCEABLE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4587 (Word version) -- Rep. Wooten: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-59-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURERS SHALL CONFIRM RECEIPT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS-RELATED INFORMATION BY UNITED STATES MAIL, EMAIL, OR FAX UPON REQUEST AND IN A CERTAIN MANNER; TO PROVIDE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT PREVAIL OVER CONFLICTING PROVISIONS IN INSURANCE POLICIES OR OTHER INSURANCE CONTRACTS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4588 (Word version) -- Reps. Beach, Cromer, Thayer, Gagnon, West, Trantham, Guffey and Chapman: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-5-320, RELATING TO CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORMS SUBMITTED FOR PURPOSES OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE ALSO SERVING AS NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION PURPOSES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS SECTION APPLIES TO ANY CHANGE OF ADDRESS SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES REGARDLESS OF FORM, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTOR'S SIGNATURE, OR AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF A QUALIFIED ELECTOR'S SIGNATURE, AS APPROPRIATE, ALONG WITH CHANGE OF ADDRESS INFORMATION TO THE APPROPRIATE ELECTIONS OFFICE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4589 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 5-15-120, RELATING TO VOTE COUNTING IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE PROVIDING THAT INCUMBENTS HOLD OVER PENDING FINAL DETERMINATION OF ANY CONTESTS FILED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 5-15-140, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM DECISIONS REGARDING MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONTESTS, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE PROVIDING THAT A NOTICE OF APPEAL ACTS AS A STAY OF FURTHER PROCEEDINGS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT APPEALS ARE TO BE GIVEN FIRST PRIORITY OF CONSIDERATION BY THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4590 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, B. Newton, Carter, J. L. Johnson, Pope, Clyburn, Henegan, Taylor and Leber: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-13-25, RELATING TO EARLY VOTING, SO AS TO EXTEND THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF EARLY VOTING CENTERS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4591 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor and Leber: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-870 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF RANKED CHOICE VOTING OR INSTANT RUNOFF BALLOTS IN THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4592 (Word version) -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-13-190, RELATING TO SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES IN OFFICE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE RUNOFFS FOR SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4593 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor and West: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-1885, RELATING TO OVERTAKING AND PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE FARTHEST LEFT-HAND LANE OF A CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY, SO AS TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION, AS WELL AS THE ASSESSMENT OF POINTS AGAINST A PERSON'S MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVING RECORD.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4594 (Word version) -- Reps. Ballentine, Pope, Clyburn and West: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-40, RELATING TO APPLICATION OF FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE TAX LAWS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO THE YEAR 2023 AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS ADOPTED BY THIS STATE ARE EXTENDED, THEN THESE SECTIONS ALSO ARE EXTENDED FOR SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4595 (Word version) -- Reps. Blackwell and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-40, RELATING TO APPLICATION OF FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE TAX LAWS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO THE YEAR 2023 AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS ADOPTED BY THIS STATE ARE EXTENDED, THEN THESE SECTIONS ALSO ARE EXTENDED FOR SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX PURPOSES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-50, RELATING TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS SPECIFICALLY NOT ADOPTED BY THE STATE, SO AS TO ADOPT INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 168(K) RELATING TO BONUS DEPRECIATION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4596 (Word version) -- Reps. Guffey and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-499 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO PROHIBIT THE ELECTRONIC DEVICES IT MANAGES FROM ACCESS AND USE OF WEBSITES AND APPLICATIONS THAT THREATEN CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE FROM FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC THREATS, SUCH AS TIKTOK.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4597 (Word version) -- Rep. McDaniel: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-6-37 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR NONPROFIT ENTITY THAT RECEIVES STATE FUNDS, AND TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH INVESTIGATIONS MAY BE INITIATED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 1-6-10, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "AGENCY", SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4598 (Word version) -- Reps. Burns, Carter, Clyburn and Guffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT SALES MADE TO A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH FEDERAL TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4599 (Word version) -- Reps. B. Newton, Pope and Guffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-21-4200, RELATING TO THE DISBURSEMENT OF BINGO TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE THAT IS CREDITED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT FUND AND DECREASE THE PERCENTAGE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 51-23-20, RELATING TO ALLOCATION OF PROCEEDS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT THAT MUST BE CREDITED TO EACH COUNTY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4600 (Word version) -- Reps. Thayer, Cobb-Hunter and Leber: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3710, RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS THAT HIRE FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT IS NOT EARNED IF THE HIRED INDIVIDUAL IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4601 (Word version) -- Rep. Forrest: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-4100, RELATING TO PREVENTING ESCAPE OF MATERIALS LOADED ON VEHICLES AND CLEANING THE HIGHWAYS OF ESCAPED SUBSTANCES OR CARGO, SO AS TO INCORPORATE THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 56-5-4110 TO CLARIFY THE EXCEPTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF CERTAIN FARM PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 56-5-4110 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS THAT LOADS AND COVERS MUST BE FIRMLY ATTACHED.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4602 (Word version) -- Reps. Hardee, Carter and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-22-915 SO AS TO ALLOW FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF FIRST OFFENSE NONVIOLENT OFFENSES AND DRUG TREATMENT COURT OFFENSES AFTER CERTAIN TIME PERIODS WITHOUT PENDING CHARGES OR ADDITIONAL CONVICTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-22-910, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR EXPUNGEMENT, SO AS TO REFERENCE EXPUNGEMENT PROVISIONS IN SECTION 17-22-915; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 17-22-940, RELATING TO THE EXPUNGEMENT PROCESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY BY THE COURT FOR PARTICIPANTS IN DRUG TREATMENT COURTS BEFORE EXPUNGEMENT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4603 (Word version) -- Reps. Hartnett and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-65 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4604 (Word version) -- Rep. Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-25-20, RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES IN THE SECOND DEGREE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4605 (Word version) -- Reps. Wooten and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-65 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4606 (Word version) -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 68 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BUS PRIVATIZATION ACT OF 2024", INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL NOT OWN, PURCHASE, OR ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL SCHOOL BUSES ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2028, AND ITS PRESENT FLEET OF SCHOOL BUSES BE SOLD OR DISPOSED OF ON A PHASED-IN BASIS BEGINNING IN 2025, TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR, SCHOOL DISTRICTS ON A PHASED-IN BASIS INDIVIDUALLY OR TOGETHER WITH OTHER DISTRICTS SHALL PROVIDE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OR BY CONTRACT MAY ENGAGE A PRIVATE ENTITY TO PROVIDE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITH THE PRIVATE ENTITY PROVIDING ALL SCHOOL BUSES, PERSONNEL TO OPERATE, AND AUXILIARY SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROCEDURES, AND REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE PROVISION OF THESE SERVICES, TO PROVIDE THAT STATE SCHOOL BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITIES, ON A PHASED-IN BASIS BEGINNING IN 2025, SHALL BE LEASED OR SOLD TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS OR IN THE ABSENCE OF A SALE OR LEASE CLOSED, TO ESTABLISH A "SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT FUND" CONSISTING OF SPECIFIED FUNDS WHICH MUST BE USED TO REIMBURSE SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR THE COST OF SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ON A FORMULA BASIS AND TO INCREASE TEACHER SALARIES FROM SAVINGS RESULTING FROM PRIVATIZATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO PRIVATE ENTITIES PROVIDING SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND FOR SCHOOL BUS, DRIVER, PASSENGER, AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS IN REGARD TO THESE SERVICES; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-67-460, RELATING TO CONTRACTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITH PRIVATE CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR A GROUP OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IS AUTHORIZED BY CONTRACT TO HAVE THEIR SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY A PRIVATE ENTITY WHICH FURNISHES ITS OWN BUSES, PERSONNEL, AND AUXILIARY SERVICES PRIOR TO THE REQUIRED IMPLEMENTATION DATE OF THE DISTRICT'S ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN THE DISTRICT AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 68, TITLE 59; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 59-67-460 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2028, RELATING TO SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WHEN THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES IS TRANSFERRED FULLY TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4607 (Word version) -- Reps. Guffey, Pope and Chapman: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-450 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL DEVELOP AND MANAGE A STATEWIDE SEXUAL EXTORTION INVESTIGATION AND OUTCOME DATABASE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4609 (Word version) -- Rep. Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-2-105, RELATING TO GOLF CART PERMITS AND THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES MAY ENACT ORDINANCES TO ALLOW GOLF CARTS TO OPERATE IN DESIGNATED AREAS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS AT NIGHT.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4610 (Word version) -- Reps. Hixon, Carter, Clyburn and Guffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-70, RELATING TO HIGHWAY TRANSFERS TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN ROADS TRANSFERRED INTO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4611 (Word version) -- Reps. Hixon, Pope, Chapman and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-785 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE UNLAWFUL REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION OF ELECTRONIC COLLARS OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES PLACED ON DOGS BY THEIR OWNERS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 4612 (Word version) -- Reps. Hixon, Magnuson, Pope, Chapman, Taylor and Hartnett: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 55-3-110, RELATING TO HUNTING FROM AN AIRCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE PERSONS POSSESSING A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY LAWFULLY HUNT FROM AN AIRCRAFT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-1190 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY ISSUE PERMITS FOR THE TAKING OF FERAL HOGS WHILE AIRBORNE IN A HELICOPTER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 4613 (Word version) -- Rep. Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-1520, RELATING TO GENERAL RULES AS TO MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN HONORABLY DISCHARGED UNITED STATES MILITARY VETERAN MUST BE ISSUED A WARNING TICKET FOR A FIRST-OFFENSE SPEEDING VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4614 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Johnson and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-1-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE A CHARGE OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE WHERE GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OCCURS MAY NOT BE NOLLE PROSSED OR DISMISSED WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4615 (Word version) -- Reps. King and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-850 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT MUST BE MAINTAINED ON FUNERAL ESCORT AND LEAD VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE RIGHT OF WAY CONDITIONS FOR FUNERAL PROCESSIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF VEHICLES IN FUNERAL PROCESSIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF LIABILITY FOR INJURIES THAT OCCUR IN FUNERAL PROCESSIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-950, RELATING TO OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE DRIVERS OF FUNERAL LEAD VEHICLES, FUNERAL ESCORT VEHICLES, AND VEHICLES IN FUNERAL PROCESSIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4616 (Word version) -- Rep. McCravy: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 24-21-950, RELATING TO GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR PARDON, SO AS TO MAKE GRAMMATICAL AND TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES AN INMATE BE CONSIDERED FOR A PARDON BEFORE A PAROLE ELIGIBILITY DATE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4617 (Word version) -- Reps. Hixon, Davis, M. M. Smith, Bannister, Pope, Wooten, Haddon, Brewer, Burns, Thayer, Kirby, Oremus, Hager, Hyde, Sessions, Carter, McDaniel, Magnuson, Hayes, W. Newton, Bauer, Trantham, J. L. Johnson, Henegan, Guffey, Chapman, Leber and Kilmartin: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-230, RELATING TO SCHEDULE III CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD XYLAZINE AS A SCHEDULE III CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, WITH EXCEPTIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-372 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PRODUCTION, MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, OR POSSESSION OF XYLAZINE, WITH EXCEPTIONS, AND TO ESTABLISH ASSOCIATED CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4618 (Word version) -- Reps. King, Cobb-Hunter and J. L. Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-17-70, RELATING TO PATERNITY COURT ORDERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ORDER TO FACILITATE THE CORRECTION OF PATERNITY REFERENCES ON THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE IF THE PUTATIVE FATHER IS DETERMINED NOT TO BE THE FATHER OF THE CHILD, TO REVOKE PREVIOUS ORDERS ESTABLISHING CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS FOLLOWING SUCH A DETERMINATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4619 (Word version) -- Reps. Oremus, Trantham, Magnuson, Pope, Guffey and S. Jones: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA'S CHILDREN DESERVE HELP NOT HARM ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PHYSICIANS, OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FROM PROVIDING OR FACILITATING THE PROVISION OF GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES ON MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR SUCH GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES, TO PROVIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE, TO CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE AND TO ESTABLISH DAMAGES THAT MAY BE AWARDED, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-295 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS AND HEALTH CARRIERS FROM REIMBURSING FOR GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES ON MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4620 (Word version) -- Reps. Robbins, Carter, Cobb-Hunter, Trantham, Pope, Guffey, Hartnett and Leber: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-3-820, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE AS A GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN PRIVATE FAMILY COURT CASES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK TO SERVE AS A GUARDIAN AD LITEM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4621 (Word version) -- Reps. Robbins, Carter, Cobb-Hunter, Trantham, J. L. Johnson and Oremus: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-17-20, RELATING IN PART TO AN UNMARRIED FATHER'S VISITATION RIGHTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO AWARD VISITATION TO THE FATHER IF PATERNITY IS ACKNOWLEDGED OR ADJUDICATED, WITH EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4622 (Word version) -- Reps. Sessions, J. L. Johnson, Pope and Guffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-327 SO AS TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO ITEMIZED PATIENT BILLING FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND SUPPLIES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4623 (Word version) -- Reps. Haddon, Cobb-Hunter, Trantham, Magnuson, Pope, Clyburn and Oremus: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-462 SO AS TO EXCUSE ABSENCES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WHEN PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES INCLUDING ORGANIZED COMPETITIONS OR EXHIBITIONS OF FFA ORGANIZATIONS OR 4-H PROGRAMS, AND TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND COMPLETING ASSIGNMENTS MISSED DURING SUCH EXCUSED ABSENCES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4624 (Word version) -- Reps. Hiott, G. M. Smith, McCravy, Davis, Vaughan, Trantham, Pope, Chapman, Taylor, Oremus, Hartnett, Leber, Long, Nutt, Haddon, Burns, Chumley, Murphy, Mitchell, Brewer, Robbins, Gatch, West, Gilliam, Cromer, Kilmartin, O'Neal, Yow and S. Jones: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO DEFINE GENDER, SEX, AND OTHER TERMS, TO PROHIBIT THE PROVISION OF GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES TO A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-32-36 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC SCHOOL STAFF AND OFFICIALS FROM WITHHOLDING KNOWLEDGE OF A MINOR'S PERCEPTION OF THEIR GENDER FROM THE MINOR'S PARENTS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4625 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Pope and West: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "FAITHFUL CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION COMMISSIONERS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1520 SO AS TO ESTABLISH OFFENSES FOR CERTAIN ACTS RELATED TO THE DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONERS TO AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4626 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Pope and West: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE SELECTION AND OVERSIGHT OF COMMISSIONERS TO AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS AS AUTHORIZED IN ACT 241 OF 2022.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4627 (Word version) -- Reps. Bernstein and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-7-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTORCYCLE OWNERS MAY BE CHARGED WITH VIOLATING LOCAL ORDINANCES THAT RESTRICT THE PRODUCTION OF EXCESSIVE NOISE BY A MOTOR VEHICLE OR MOTORCYCLE WHEN THEIR VEHICLES VIOLATE THE ORDINANCES AND TO DEFINE THE TERMS "MOTOR VEHICLE OWNER" AND "MOTORCYCLE OWNER".
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4628 (Word version) -- Reps. Henderson-Myers and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 56 TO TITLE 46 SO AS TO REGULATE THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING HEMP-DERIVED CANNABINOID.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4629 (Word version) -- Reps. Magnuson, A. M. Morgan, Pace, Cromer, Beach, Oremus, Kilmartin, S. Jones and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 57-1-410, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 15, 2027, THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SHALL SERVE AS SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION, TO PROVIDE IN SELECTING A CANDIDATE FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, A CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR SHALL EXAMINE WHETHER THE PERSON POSSESSES CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION RELATING TO THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION'S COMPENSATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4630 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliard, Cobb-Hunter, J. L. Johnson and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE EACH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, NURSING HOME, COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY, OR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY SHALL PROVIDE AN AUDIO/VIDEO CAMERA IN PATIENTS' ROOMS FOR THE FAMILY OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A RESIDENT IN THE FACILITY TO USE FOR PURPOSES OF REMOTELY MONITORING THE CARE OF THE RESIDENT, AND TO PROVIDE ANY RECORDINGS MADE BY THE MONITOR MUST BE SECURED AND AVAILABLE ONLY TO THE PATIENT, HIS FAMILY MEMBER, OR HIS LEGAL GUARDIAN, IN ORDER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4631 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliard and J.L. Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-20-51 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025, A NEW TEACHER MUST RECEIVE A STARTING ANNUAL SALARY OF NO LESS THAN SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND A CURRENT TEACHER WHO EARNED LESS THAN SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS IN THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR MUST RECEIVE A SALARY OF NO LESS THAN SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4633 (Word version) -- Reps. Murphy, Brewer, Gatch, Robbins, Hewitt, Trantham, J. L. Johnson, Pope, Chapman, Hartnett, Leber, West, W. Newton, Mitchell and Yow: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-910, RELATING TO OFFENSES INVOLVING KIDNAPPING, SO AS TO INCLUDE UNLAWFULLY LURING ANOTHER PERSON, TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCE WHEN THE VICTIM IS A MINOR, TO PROVIDE FOR PUNISHMENT FOR ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPING OFFENSES, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "MINOR".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4634 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor and West: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE AGENCY THAT RECEIVES A GRANT SHALL PROVIDE AN ITEMIZED LIST OF ANY MATCHING FUNDS AND A SUMMARY OF ANY CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4635 (Word version) -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE APPRAISERS AND INSURERS MAY NOT REQUIRE INSUREDS TO USE CERTAIN FACILITIES TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AUTOMOBILE SAFETY GLASS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4636 (Word version) -- Rep. Pace: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-7-90, RELATING TO LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES IN NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVE MILITARY FORCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES RECEIVE THIRTY DAYS OF PAID MILITARY LEAVE EACH YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4637 (Word version) -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY FESTIVAL THAT RECEIVES STATE FUNDING OR INCENTIVES MUST PROVIDE FREE ADMISSION TO ALL SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS WHO PRESENT A VALID PROOF OF RESIDENCY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4638 (Word version) -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE AS BOARD MEMBERS OR TRUSTEES IF THEY ARE MEMBERS OF ANOTHER ORGANIZATION THAT RECEIVES STATE FUNDING OR INCENTIVES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4639 (Word version) -- Reps. Dillard and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 31-21-40, 31-21-50, AND 31-21-60, ALL RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST DUE TO SOURCE OF INCOME.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4640 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliam, Pope and Leber: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 25-11-40, RELATING TO COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL APPOINT ONE COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICER FOR EACH COUNTY IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE THE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR TWO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES IN EACH COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4641 (Word version) -- Reps. Mitchell, Guffey, Leber and West: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 38 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW MAY ESTABLISH MILITARY COURTS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE WITHIN THE STATE'S ORGANIZED MILITIA; AND BY PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 11, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO PRESENTMENTS AND INDICTMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MILITARY COURTS, AS MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY LAW BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PRESENTMENT AND INDICTMENT REQUIREMENT IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE MAGISTRATE COURTS OF THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4642 (Word version) -- Rep. Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-20, RELATING TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF ACT OF CONGRESS, SO AS TO DISALLOW CONFLICTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-40, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE, SO AS TO REMOVE PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2420, RELATING TO THE MILITARY CODE DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "MILITARY FORCES"; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2430, RELATING TO PERSONS SUBJECT TO CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WHAT JURISDICTION DUTY STATUS INCLUDES; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2520, RELATING TO NONJUDICIAL DISCIPLINARY PUNISHMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS MAY NOT DECLINE NONJUDICIAL PUNISHMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2530, RELATING TO TYPES OF COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WHOM A SPECIAL COURT-MARTIAL CONSISTS OF; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2550, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF GENERAL COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO REMOVE FORFEITURE OF PAY; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2560, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF SPECIAL COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO REMOVE FORFEITURE OF PAY; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2570, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF SUMMARY COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PUNISHMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2620, RELATING TO DETAIL AND DESIGNATION OF MILITARY JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE AUTHORITY CONVENING A SUMMARY COURT-MARTIAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2765, RELATING TO VOTING AND RULINGS, SO AS TO REMOVE CERTAIN REFERENCES TO THE PRESIDENT OF A COURT MARTIAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2780, RELATING TO RECORD OF TRIAL, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2795, RELATING TO FORFEITURE OF PAY, SO AS TO REMOVE THE SENTENCE OF FORFEITURE OF PAY; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2805, RELATING TO THE REDUCTION IN PAY GRADE AND THE RESTORATION OF BENEFITS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2865, RELATING TO THE REMISSION OR SUSPENSION OF A SENTENCE, SO AS TO REPLACE FORFEITURES WITH FINES; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-2985, RELATING TO THE IMPROPER USE OR DISCLOSURE OF PAROLE OR COUNTERSIGN, SO AS TO INCLUDE WHEN THE USE OF MILITARY FORCE HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-3140, RELATING TO WRIT WHEN FINE HAS NOT BEEN PAID, SO AS TO UPDATE DATES; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-3145, RELATING TO WRIT OF SENTENCE OF CONFINEMENT, SO AS TO UPDATE DATES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 25-1-3160, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE IS NOT BINDING ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4643 (Word version) -- Reps. Oremus, Magnuson and Nutt: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "TAXPAYER TRANSPARENCY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY COUNCIL SHALL DEVELOP AND MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE A SEARCHABLE BUDGET DATABASE WEBSITE, TO PROVIDE FOR UPDATES TO THE DATABASE WEBSITE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DATABASE MUST BE SEARCHABLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN MEETINGS MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING IN REAL TIME BY LIVE VIDEO STREAM.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4644 (Word version) -- Reps. Oremus and Nutt: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN CHURCH PROPERTY BEING USED FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF CHILDREN FROM PRESCHOOL TO TWELFTH GRADE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4645 (Word version) -- Reps. Pace and Magnuson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3810 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN TAXPAYERS WHO HAVE A CHILD WHO ATTENDS A QUALIFYING PRIVATE SCHOOL, PAROCHIAL SCHOOL, OR HOME SCHOOL.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4646 (Word version) -- Reps. M. M. Smith, Carter and Hartnett: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "FIRST RESPONDERS COMMUNICATION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 8-15-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE MAY NOT BE PROHIBITED FROM COMMUNICATING WITH AN ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL FOR ANY JOB-RELATED PURPOSE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4647 (Word version) -- Reps. Cromer and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1123 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC OFFICIAL TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL AND HIS FAMILY MEMBERS AND TO REQUIRE THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS AND PROVIDE THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL CEASES SERVICE IN PUBLIC OFFICE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4648 (Word version) -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-701 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL FROM RECEIVING ANY FINANCIAL GAIN RESULTING FROM ANY GOVERNMENTAL MATTER OR BUSINESS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4649 (Word version) -- Reps. Bannister, Carter, Leber, Vaughan and West: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-275 SO AS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH MORE THAN FIFTEEN THOUSAND STUDENTS MAY USE CERTAIN SECURITY PERSONNEL TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND SECURITY ON SCHOOL PREMISES IF LICENSED AS A PROPRIETARY SECURITY BUSINESS, AND TO PROVIDE DISTRICTS REMAIN OBLIGATED TO USE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-18-60, RELATING TO PROPRIETARY SECURITY BUSINESS LICENSURE, SO AS TO ADD PROVISIONS CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS APPLYING FOR LICENSURE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-18-80, RELATING TO SECURITY OFFICER REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL IMPLEMENT CERTAIN RELATED TRAINING REQUIREMENTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-18-140, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FROM PRIVATE SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION AGENCY LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THESE REQUIREMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4650 (Word version) -- Reps. Forrest, Oremus and Hartnett: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF NATURAL GAS, LIQUID NATURAL GAS, PROPANE, AND BUTANE AS ELECTRIC GENERATION RESOURCES AND TO DEEM THESE RESOURCES AS "GREEN ENERGY" RESOURCES, AND TO ENCOURAGE INTERESTED PARTIES TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE USE OF THESE RESOURCES FOR ELECTRIC GENERATION, AND TO REQUIRE STATE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO INCORPORATE THESE RESOURCES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4651 (Word version) -- Rep. Beach: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "ANNEXATION FAIRNESS ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY HAS LEGAL STANDING TO CHALLENGE AN ANNEXATION/DEANNEXATION BY A MUNICIPALITY IN THE APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION AND TO SEEK APPROPRIATE RELIEF; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-3-10, RELATING TO POWER TO EXTEND CORPORATE LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE POWER TO REDUCE CORPORATE LIMITS, AND TO PROVIDE NO REDUCTION MAY RESULT IN THE FORMATION OF UNINCORPORATED ISLANDS OR NONCONTIGUOUS INCORPORATED AREAS; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-3-100, RELATING TO THE ALTERNATE ANNEXATION METHOD WHEN THE ENTIRE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED IS OWNED BY THE ANNEXING MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEANNEXATION PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-3-120, RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION ALTERNATE METHOD WHEN THE ENTIRE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED IS OWNED BY A CORPORATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEANNEXATION PROVISIONS AND PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-3-130, RELATING TO THE ALTERNATE METHOD FOR ANNEXATION WHEN THE ENTIRE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED IS OWNED BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEANNEXATION PROVISIONS AND PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-3-140, RELATING TO THE ALTERNATE METHOD WHEN THE ENTIRE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED IS OWNED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEANNEXATION PROVISIONS AND PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-3-150, RELATING TO THE ALTERNATE METHOD FOR ANNEXATION WHERE PETITIONED BY SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OR MORE OF RELEVANT LANDOWNERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEANNEXATION PROVISIONS AND PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO DELETE ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-3-210, RELATING TO SUBSEQUENT ANNEXATION ELECTIONS AFTER DEFEAT OF AN ANNEXATION ELECTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEANNEXATION PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-3-235, RELATING TO LIMITS ON THE ASSESSED VALUE OF A SINGLE FREEHOLDER'S REAL PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEANNEXATION PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-3-300, RELATING TO AN ADDITIONAL ANNEXATION PROCEDURE FOR AREAS CONTIGUOUS TO A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEANNEXATION PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-3-315, RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE PROVISIONS RELATING TO PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEANNEXATION PROVISIONS, TO MAKE PUBLIC HEARINGS MANDATORY, AND TO REMOVE PROVISIONS CONCERNING NONCOMPLIANCE WITH NOTICE PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-31-1520, RELATING TO EXTENSIONS OF MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS BEYOND MUNICIPAL LIMITS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT CONDITIONING THE PROVISION OR CONTINUED PROVISION OF SUCH SERVICES ON ANNEXATION STATUS; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 5-3-280 RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR THE REDUCTION OF MUNICIPAL CORPORATE LIMITS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4652 (Word version) -- Reps. Burns and Nutt: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN LOCAL PLANNING AND PERMITTING ENTITIES SHALL REVIEW AND RENDER DECISIONS ON APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS, CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY, ZONING VARIANCES AND APPEALS, OR OTHER LICENSES WITHIN FORTY-FIVE CALENDAR DAYS AFTER SUBMISSION OR THE APPLICATION MUST BE DEEMED APPROVED, AND TO PROVIDE REMEDIES, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4653 (Word version) -- Rep. Bustos: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-5-66 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL CONDUCT CERTAIN AUDITS AND ON-SITE INSPECTIONS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH STATEWIDE MODEL SAFE SCHOOL POLICIES AND RELATED REGULATIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4654 (Word version) -- Reps. Cromer and Nutt: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-31-5 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-31-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY COLLECTION STANDARDS THAT PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OR RETENTION OF MATERIALS THAT ARE SEXUALLY EXPLICIT OR HARMFUL TO CHILDREN, TO MAKE THE ACQUISITION AND RETENTION OF SEXUALLY RELEVANT MATERIALS DISCRETIONARY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL BOOK VENDORS, THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE, THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-31-47 SO AS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL NOT PROVIDE STUDENTS ACCESS TO SEXUALLY RELEVANT MATERIALS WITHOUT WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-31-10, RELATING TO THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE LIBRARY COMMITTEE SHALL, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, DEVELOP CERTAIN VOLUNTARY STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AND MANDATORY STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERIODIC REVIEW AND UPDATE OF SUCH STANDARDS; TO PROVIDE DATES BY WHICH CERTAIN INITIAL REVIEW AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT MUST OCCUR; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 59-31-45 RELATING TO THE SELECTION OF TEXTBOOKS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4655 (Word version) -- Reps. Haddon, Pope and Oremus: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-10-10, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN MANDATORY MINIMUM PERIODS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECESS IN FOUR-YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE EACH YEAR IN ADDITION TO OTHER CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE RECESS PERIODS MUST BE HELD INDOORS DURING TIMES OF INCLEMENT WEATHER; TO REDESIGNATE ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 10, TITLE 59 AS "PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ACTIVITY"; TO PROVIDE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL TAKE CERTAIN MEASURES TO CONFORM THEIR RESPECTIVE REGULATIONS AND RULES TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT PREVAIL TO THE EXTENT THEY CONFLICT WITH ANY SUCH REGULATIONS AND RULES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4656 (Word version) -- Reps. J. L. Johnson, Carter and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 1-11-720, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO INCLUDE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4657 (Word version) -- Rep. S. Jones: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 41-8-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE COPIES OF E-VERIFY DOCUMENTATION MAINTAINED BY EMPLOYERS, TO PROVIDE EMPLOYERS SHALL PROVIDE SUCH COPIES UPON REQUEST, AND TO PROVIDE SUCH REQUESTING PARTIES SHALL RELY ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO VERIFY THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF AN EMPLOYEE AND MAY NOT INDEPENDENTLY MAKE A FINAL DETERMINATION REGARDING SUCH A VERIFICATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4658 (Word version) -- Reps. King and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-55-190 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO PROVIDE INSURERS SHALL PROVIDE CERTAIN LIFE INSURANCE POLICY INFORMATION OF A DECEDENT TO FUNERAL DIRECTORS, FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS, OR CREMATORIES CONTACTED ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY OF THE DECEDENT, TO PROVIDE RELATED PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4659 (Word version) -- Rep. McGinnis: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-1-930, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENTAL IMPACT FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MUNICIPALITY, A COUNTY, OR BOTH, RESPECTIVELY MAY IMPOSE AN IMPACT FEE THAT APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, ONLY TO COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS, OR BOTH; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6-1-920, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ACT, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4660 (Word version) -- Reps. J. L. Johnson and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 7-25-230 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DISTRIBUTION OF DECEPTIVE AND FRAUDULENT DEEPFAKE MEDIA OF A CANDIDATE WITHIN NINETY DAYS OF AN ELECTION UNLESS THE MEDIA INCLUDES REQUISITE DISCLOSURE LANGUAGE, AND TO AUTHORIZE A CANDIDATE WHOSE LIKENESS IS DEPICTED IN MEDIA DISTRIBUTED IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF AS WELL AS AN ACTION FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE DISTRIBUTOR OF THE MEDIA.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4661 (Word version) -- Reps. Pace and Magnuson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REFERENDUM ON A PROPOSAL BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OR SCHOOL DISTRICT TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCUR GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT OR LEVY TAXES OR FEES MUST BE HELD AT THE TIME OF A STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER OF AN EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 4-10-10, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GENERAL ELECTION" FOR PURPOSES OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX REFERENDUMS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4662 (Word version) -- Reps. Pope, Chapman and Nutt: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-85, RELATING TO HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE OF A CHILD UNDER THIS SECTION FROM UNDER THE AGE OF ELEVEN TO UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4663 (Word version) -- Reps. Beach, Mitchell, Guffey, B. L. Cox, Lawson, Nutt and Leber: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 27 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROHIBIT EVERY OFFICE, DIVISION, OR OTHER UNIT BY ANY NAME OF EVERY OFFICE OR DEPARTMENT OF THIS STATE, AND ALL OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, INCLUDING ALL INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS, FROM PROMOTING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4664 (Word version) -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO ENSURE A BUSINESS WILL GIVE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS PRIORITY IN EMPLOYMENT BEFORE OFFERING ECONOMIC INCENTIVES TO RECRUIT THE BUSINESS TO THIS STATE, AND TO REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO CERTIFY CERTAIN STAFFING REQUIREMENTS BEFORE RECEIVING AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4665 (Word version) -- Reps. J. L. Johnson and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-260 SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SERVE AS A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, OR OTHERWISE VOLUNTEER, AT A SOUTH CAROLINA K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4666 (Word version) -- Reps. Magnuson, Trantham, S. Jones and Guffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SAVE OUR PROPERTY ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-440 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN ASSESSOR TO DEFER PROPERTY TAXES UNTIL THE NEXT YEAR ON CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL OR AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY IF AN APPLICANT'S INCOME IS LESS THAN A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE COUNTY MEDIAN INCOME.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4667 (Word version) -- Reps. Caskey and Calhoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-3-40, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JUDGES ELECTED FROM EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SO AS TO INCREASE BY TWO THE NUMBER OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES IN THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4668 (Word version) -- Rep. S. Jones: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-30, RELATING TO BOND AND MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE TO SET OR DENY BOND AND DETERMINE CONDITIONS OF RELEASE OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH CRIMES THAT CARRY MAXIMUM SENTENCES OF THREE YEARS OR MORE AND WHO ARE SUSPECTED OF BEING ILLEGAL ALIENS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4669 (Word version) -- Reps. Pace, Magnuson and Leber: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-655, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR, PENALTIES, AND DEATH PENALTY AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN REPEAT OFFENDERS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEATH PENALTY FOR PERSONS WHO COMMIT CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A VICTIM UNDER ELEVEN YEARS OF AGE AND DELETE THE REPEAT OFFENDER REQUIREMENT, AND TO CLARIFY THAT BOTH MITIGATING AND AGGRAVATING FACTORS PURSUANT TO SECTION 16-3-20, MURDER, ARE APPLICABLE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4670 (Word version) -- Rep. Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-23-430, RELATING TO HEARINGS ON A PERSON'S FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CIRCUIT COURT TO ORDER INPATIENT TREATMENT OF PERSONS DETERMINED UNFIT TO STAND TRIAL IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4671 (Word version) -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-1230, RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION AND PERIODIC ISSUANCE OF NEW PLATES, AND THE ISSUANCE OF REVALIDATION STICKERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION RELATING TO THE PORTION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE FEES PLACED IN A SPECIAL RESTRICTED ACCOUNT TO BE USED FOR THE PRODUCTION AND ISSUANCE OF NEW LICENSE PLATES, TO PROVIDE LICENSE PLATES MUST BE ISSUED ANNUALLY FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE NO REVALIDATION STICKERS MAY BE ISSUED FOR PLATES ON INTERSTATE COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES, AND TO PROVIDE REVALIDATION STICKERS MAY BE ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4672 (Word version) -- Reps. Erickson and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE VARIOUS TERMS RELATING TO DRIVERS' LICENSES, PERMITS, AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-555 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ESTABLISH A SYSTEM FOR ISSUING OPTIONAL ELECTRONIC OR DIGITALLY ISSUED CARDS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4673 (Word version) -- Reps. Erickson and Gilliam: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-50, RELATING TO BEGINNERS' PERMITS, HOURS AND CONDITIONS OF VEHICLE OPERATION, RENEWAL AND FEES, DRIVERS' TRAINING COURSES, AND ELIGIBILITY FOR FULL LICENSURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT ADDITIONAL PERSONS FROM OBTAINING BEGINNERS' PERMITS BEFORE OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLES, AND TO PROVIDE PERSONS AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD MAY TAKE THE DRIVING TEST AFTER MAINTAINING A BEGINNERS' PERMIT FOR AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4674 (Word version) -- Rep. Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-1240, RELATING TO THE DISPLAY OF LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY, TO PROVIDE HOW LICENSE PLATES MUST BE FASTENED TO VEHICLES, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPLAY OF TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATES ON LARGE COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4675 (Word version) -- Rep. Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-550, RELATING TO THE FEE FOR EXPEDITING REQUESTS FOR COPIES OF DOCUMENTS OR RECORDS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE, TO PROVIDE THIS SECTION RELATES TO THE EXPEDITED DELIVERY OF BEGINNERS' PERMITS, DRIVERS' LICENSES, AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE CARDS, TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THE FUNDS COLLECTED MUST BE RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-19-420, RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF FEES COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT MAY COLLECT FEES FOR CERTIFICATES OF TITLE PRINTED AND PROVIDED IN PERSON AT ITS BRANCH OFFICES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THESE FEES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4676 (Word version) -- Reps. S. Jones and Magnuson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-440, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WITHOUT LICENSE AND SUMMARY COURT JURISDICTION FOR THIS OFFENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR PERSONS
WHO VIOLATE THIS PROVISION AND ALSO ARE FOUND TO BE UNDOCUMENTED ILLEGAL ALIENS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4677 (Word version) -- Reps. S. Jones, Carter, Magnuson and Chapman: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING "MADDIE'S LAW"; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2915 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF "RECKLESS DRIVING WITH GREAT BODILY INJURY" AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2910, RELATING TO RECKLESS VEHICULAR HOMICIDE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4678 (Word version) -- Rep. S. Jones: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-520 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A DRIVER'S LICENSE NOT RECOGNIZED IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4679 (Word version) -- Reps. Pope and Chapman: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-40, RELATING TO THE COMPUTATION OF TIME SERVED BY PRISONERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS PRISONERS TO USE TIME SPENT UNDER MONITORED HOUSE ARREST AGAINST THEIR SENTENCE WHEN COMPUTING TIME SERVED BY A PRISONER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4680 (Word version) -- Reps. M. M. Smith, Henegan and Hartnett: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-9-197, RELATING TO THE FIREFIGHTER CANCER HEALTH CARE BENEFIT PLAN, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "FIREFIGHTER" TO PROVIDE THE TERM INCLUDES CERTAIN NONRESIDENTS OF THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4681 (Word version) -- Reps. M. M. Smith, Henegan, Chapman and Hartnett: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-1-230, RELATING TO THE FIRST RESPONDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM NINE TO TEN BY ADDING A PERSON WHO REPRESENTS THE SOUTH CAROLINA CORONERS' ASSOCIATION AS A MEMBER.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4682 (Word version) -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-765 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PARK VEHICLES IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF HIGHWAYS MAINTAINED BY GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF THESE VEHICLES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-11-700, RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS ON DUMPING LITTER ON PRIVATE OR PUBLIC PROPERTY, THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS REMOVAL, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE MOTOR VEHICLES ARE CONSIDERED LITTER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4683 (Word version) -- Reps. White and Nutt: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-310, RELATING TO OPEN SEASONS FOR HUNTING ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE OPEN SEASON IN GAME ZONES 1 AND 2 FOR HUNTING ANTLERED DEER WITH ARCHERY EQUIPMENT AND FIREARMS IS OCTOBER 11 THROUGH JANUARY 15.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 4684 (Word version) -- Reps. Burns and Magnuson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PRESSLEY CAVIN STUTTS, JR., PATIENT AND HEALTH PROVIDER PROTECTION ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-364 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESCRIBING OF OFF-LABEL MEDICATIONS AND, IF PRESCRIBED, TO REQUIRE THEIR DISPENSING, WITH EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4685 (Word version) -- Reps. Bustos and Hartnett: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-320 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE CONSTRUCTION OR INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC TANKS WITHIN A CERTAIN PROXIMITY TO WATERWAYS OR THE COAST OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4686 (Word version) -- Reps. Bustos, Chapman and Hartnett: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 48-6-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN CHEMICALS INTO THE STATE'S WATERWAYS AND DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 4687 (Word version) -- Reps. Dillard, Henegan and S. Jones: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-40, RELATING TO INFANT SAFE HAVENS, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE USE OF NEWBORN SAFETY DEVICES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4688 (Word version) -- Reps. S. Jones and Guffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN HOSPITALS TO COLLECT DATA ON THE IMMIGRATION STATUS OF PATIENTS, TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS TO REPORT SUCH INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE DATA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4689 (Word version) -- Reps. T. Moore, Guffey, Carter, Pope, Chapman, Taylor, Hartnett and West: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "CHILDREN'S DEVICE PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 63 SO AS TO REQUIRE SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS TO CONTAIN CERTAIN FILTERS AND OTHER FEATURES TO PREVENT MINORS FROM ACCESSING OBSCENE MATERIALS THROUGH THE INTERNET; TO CREATE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR MANUFACTURERS OF THESE DEVICES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE, WITH EXCEPTIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND SOLICITORS TO BRING ACTIONS TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLE; TO CREATE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION FOR PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS OF MINORS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO ESTABLISH DAMAGES THAT MAY BE RECOVERED; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 63-1-10 THROUGH 63-1-50 AS ARTICLE 1, ENTITLED "STATE POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-17-490, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4690 (Word version) -- Reps. A. M. Morgan, Magnuson and Vaughan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-29-180, RELATING TO SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE VACCINATION AND IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DETERMINE ANY MANDATED VACCINATIONS AND IMMUNIZATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4691 (Word version) -- Reps. M. M. Smith, Pope, Guffey, Nutt, Taylor, Hartnett and Leber: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 63 SO AS TO RECOGNIZE THAT PARENTS HAVE THE ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY TO DIRECT THE UPBRINGING, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH OF THEIR CHILDREN; TO PROHIBIT THE STATE FROM SUBSTANTIALLY BURDENING THOSE PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO OBTAIN PARENTAL CONSENT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR VIOLATION OF THE CHAPTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4696 (Word version) -- Reps. Guffey and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 31 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY MAY NOT COMMUNICATE WITH A SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM IN CERTAIN INSTANCES, TO PROVIDE APPLICABILITY, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN CONSUMER RIGHTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXERCISING OF CERTAIN RIGHTS, TO ESTABLISH AN APPEALS PROCESS, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS THAT WAIVE RIGHTS ARE VOID, TO PROVIDE THAT A CONTROLLER SHALL ESTABLISH METHODS TO SUBMIT REQUESTS, TO PROVIDE FOR DUTIES FOR CONTROLLERS, TO PROVIDE FOR A PRIVACY NOTICE, TO PROVIDE FOR DUTIES OF A PROCESSOR, TO PROVIDE FOR A DATA PROTECTION ASSESSMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR DUTIES OF A CONTROLLER IN POSSESSION OF DEIDENTIFIED DATA, TO PROVIDE THAT A CONTROLLER MAY NOT ENGAGE IN THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL DATA, TO PROVIDE FOR ACTIONS THAT ARE NOT RESTRICTED, TO PROVIDE FOR THIRD-PARTY DATA DISCLOSURE, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONAL DATA MAY NOT BE PROCESSED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION IS AN UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4697 (Word version) -- Reps. Kilmartin and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1172 SO AS TO EXEMPT THE RETIREMENT INCOME OF FIRST RESPONDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AND TEACHERS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1170, RELATING TO RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4698 (Word version) -- Reps. Leber and Guffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-125 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A LICENSED MANUFACTURER OF HARD CIDER OR MEAD TO PROVIDE TASTINGS OF HARD CIDER OR MEAD MANUFACTURED IN THIS STATE ON ITS PREMISES AND UP TO THREE OFF-SITE LOCATIONS AND TO ALLOW THE PRODUCER OF MEAD TO DISTRIBUTE THE MEAD PRODUCTS TO LICENSED RETAILERS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4699 (Word version) -- Reps. Magnuson, Pace, Cromer, A. M. Morgan, May, Beach, Burns, Chumley, Harris, S. Jones, Kilmartin, McCabe, T. A. Morgan, O'Neal, Oremus, Trantham, White, Guffey and Nutt: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS MAY NOT OFFER INCENTIVES OR SUBSIDIES TO CERTAIN COMPANIES THAT ENGAGE IN THE PROMOTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, OR GOVERNANCE OBJECTIVES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4700 (Word version) -- Reps. W. Newton, Pope, Guffey, Chapman and Leber: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT A SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANY MAY NOT PERMIT CERTAIN MINORS TO BE ACCOUNT HOLDERS; TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES; TO PROVIDE THAT A SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANY SHALL PROVIDE CERTAIN PARENTS OR GUARDIANS WITH CERTAIN INFORMATION; TO PROVIDE THAT A SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANY SHALL RESTRICT SOCIAL MEDIA ACCESS TO MINORS DURING CERTAIN HOURS; TO PROVIDE FOR CONSUMER COMPLAINTS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION HAS AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL REPORT; TO PROVIDE FOR A CAUSE OF ACTION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN WAIVERS AND LIMITATIONS ARE VOID.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4701 (Word version) -- Reps. Caskey, Guffey, Pope and Nutt: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "RESTRICTING EXPLICIT AND ADULT-DESIGNATED EDUCATION RESOURCES (READER) ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 59-31-5 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-31-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY COLLECTION STANDARDS THAT PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OR RETENTION OF MATERIALS THAT ARE SEXUALLY EXPLICIT OR HARMFUL TO CHILDREN, TO MAKE THE ACQUISITION AND RETENTION OF SEXUALLY RELEVANT MATERIALS DISCRETIONARY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL BOOK VENDORS, THE STATE LIBRARY, THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-31-47 SO AS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL NOT PROVIDE STUDENTS ACCESS TO SEXUALLY RELEVANT MATERIALS WITHOUT WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-31-10, RELATING TO THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE LIBRARY BOARD SHALL, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, DEVELOP CERTAIN MANDATORY STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE THE STATE LIBRARY BOARD SHALL CONSULT WITH THE COMMITTEE TO ADOPT VOLUNTARY STANDARDS FOR OTHER SCHOOL LIBRARY SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERIODIC REVIEW AND UPDATE OF SUCH STANDARDS; TO PROVIDE DATES BY WHICH CERTAIN INITIAL REVIEW AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT MUST OCCUR; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 59-31-45 RELATING TO THE SELECTION OF TEXTBOOKS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4702 (Word version) -- Reps. Davis and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION INITIATIVE ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGH THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION PLAN AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL OFFERS AT LEAST ONE COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE THAT MEETS CERTAIN CRITERIA, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4703 (Word version) -- Reps. Davis and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA STEM OPPORTUNITY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 13 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) COALITION, THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) EDUCATION FUND WITHIN THE STATE TREASURY, AND THE SC STEM COALITION ADVISORY COUNCIL, AND TO PROVIDE THEIR RESPECTIVE PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4704 (Word version) -- Rep. Kilmartin: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-13-20, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE POSSESSION OF A DOCTORAL DEGREE MAY NOT BE REQUIRED AMONG THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE OR CERTIFICATION AS A SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-3-10, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF A BACHELOR'S DEGREE INSTEAD OF A MASTER'S DEGREE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4705 (Word version) -- Reps. Kilmartin and Beach: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-69-280 SO AS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS MAY NOT USE FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR SCHOOL OPERATING PURPOSES TO DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY PAY OR OTHERWISE DEFRAY THE COSTS OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OR OTHER ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FEES OR DUES ON BEHALF OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR TRUSTEES, OR REIMBURSE ITS EMPLOYEES OR TRUSTEES FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH FEES OR DUES, AND TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES WHO PAY FEES OR DUES FOR MEMBERSHIP IN AN ASSOCIATION DIRECTLY RELATED TO THEIR PROFESSION MUST RECEIVE AN INCREASE IN SALARY IN THE AMOUNT OF SUCH FEES OR DUES PAID UP TO A TOTAL OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH SCHOOL YEAR, UPON PROVIDING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH DOCUMENTATION OF THE PAYMENT AND ITS PURPOSE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4706 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-395 SO AS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES WHO HOLD ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICE ARE ENTITLED TO THE EQUIVALENT OF FIVE PAID WORKDAYS DURING EACH SCHOOL YEAR TO ATTEND MEETINGS OR TRAINING RELATED TO THEIR OFFICE, AND TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4707 (Word version) -- Rep. Pace: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-430 SO AS TO ESTABLISH STATEWIDE POLICIES CONCERNING SEX IDENTIFICATION AND PERSONAL PRONOUN USAGES IN K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE RELATED RIGHTS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AND STUDENTS CONCERNING PERSONAL PRONOUN USE THAT DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO THE SEX OF A PERSON, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-32-30, RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO IMPOSE RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF MALES AND FEMALES IN THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-31-610, RELATING TO PUBLIC REVIEW AND HEARINGS CONCERNING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS PENDING ADOPTION BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO IMPOSE RELATED REQUIREMENTS ON SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST BE ALLOWED IN PUBLIC MEETINGS, TO PROVIDE MATERIAL ADOPTED IN VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS IS VOID AND PROHIBITED FOR USE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND TO PROVIDE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING OBJECTIONS TO PROPOSED MATERIALS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4708 (Word version) -- Rep. Pace: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SCHOOL PROTECTION OFFICER ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 66, TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR, THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF GOVERNMENT K-12 SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION MAY DESIGNATE EMPLOYEES AS SCHOOL PROTECTION OFFICERS TO PROVIDE ARMED PROTECTION AND OTHER RELATED PUBLIC SAFETY FUNCTIONS ON THEIR CAMPUSES, TO DEFINE RELATED TERMINOLOGY, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-112 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL MUST DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL PROTECTION OFFICER TRAINING THAT MUST BE OFFERED BY THE CENTER FOR SCHOOL SAFETY, TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS TRAINING, AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-420, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTIONS FROM THE PROHIBITION OF POSSESSING FIREARMS ON GOVERNMENT SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO EXEMPT SCHOOL PROTECTION OFFICERS; TO REDESIGNATE CHAPTER 66, TITLE 59 AS "SCHOOL SAFETY", AND TO REDESIGNATE SECTIONS 59-66-20, 59-66-30, AND 59-66-40 AS ARTICLE 1 ENTITLED,"GENERAL PROVISIONS".
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4709 (Word version) -- Reps. Rivers, Atkinson and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-29-15, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CURSIVE WRITING BE TAUGHT IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT THE CURSIVE WRITING INSTRUCTION MUST BEGIN IN SECOND GRADE AND CONTINUE IN EACH GRADE THROUGH FIFTH GRADE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4710 (Word version) -- Reps. West, G. M. Smith, Bannister, Davis, Guest, Forrest, Hewitt, M. M. Smith, Long, B. Newton, Thayer, Hager, Leber, Mitchell, Brittain, Gatch, Hixon, Pope and Chapman: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 41-35-50, RELATING TO MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS ALLOWED, SO AS TO SET THE DURATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS BASED ON SEASONAL ADJUSTED STATEWIDE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4711 (Word version) -- Reps. Guffey and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-25-180, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL DISTRIBUTION OF CAMPAIGN LITERATURE, SO AS TO DECLARE UNLAWFUL CERTAIN OTHER CONDUCT WITHIN THE PROXIMITY OF AN ENTRANCE TO A POLLING PLACE OR EARLY VOTING LOCATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4712 (Word version) -- Reps. Ott, Atkinson, Henegan and Guffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-810 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DEPOSIT YARD DEBRIS ON TO A PUBLIC HIGHWAY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 4713 (Word version) -- Reps. A. M. Morgan and Magnuson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-17-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO CONTRACT WITH A PERSON WHOSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LOBBYING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4714 (Word version) -- Rep. Oremus: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAXES MUST BE ADOPTED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL AND TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE MEETINGS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4715 (Word version) -- Reps. Ott, Pope and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 25-11-45, RELATING TO COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO APPROPRIATE MONIES TO PAY THE FULL SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS OF THE COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICER.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4716 (Word version) -- Rep. Henderson-Myers: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 17-30-30, RELATING TO THE INTERCEPTION OF WIRE, ORAL, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS BY EMPLOYEES OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND BY PERSONS ACTING UNDER COLOR OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, SO AS TO PROVIDE INTERCEPTION OF WIRE, ORAL, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS BY PERSONS IS LAWFUL IF ALL PARTIES CONSENT PRIOR TO THE INTERCEPTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4717 (Word version) -- Reps. Haddon, Chapman and Oremus: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 48-59-150 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE "YOUNG FARMER LOAN PROGRAM" UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK ACT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 48-59-50, RELATING TO BANK POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE BANK SHALL ADMINISTER THE "YOUNG FARMER LOAN PROGRAM".
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4718 (Word version) -- Reps. Stavrinakis and Wetmore: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF RIGHTS UNDER THE STATE'S CONSTITUTION, BY ADDING SECTION 26 SO AS TO CREATE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO MAKE AND CARRY OUT ONE'S OWN REPRODUCTIVE DECISIONS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO AN ABORTION, WITH EXCEPTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4719 (Word version) -- Reps. Henderson-Myers and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL SHALL DEVELOP A MINIMUM SET OF STANDARDS THAT A STATE OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MUST FOLLOW WHEN ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A MEDIATION PROGRAM AS AN ALTERNATE METHOD OF RESOLVING LAW ENFORCEMENT MISCONDUCT COMPLAINTS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4720 (Word version) -- Rep. Bannister: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IF THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THAT YEAR IN EFFECT, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
On motion of Rep. BANNISTER, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4754 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer and Ligon: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 57, TITLE 40 SO AS TO OUTLINE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDERS OF PRELICENSING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERS, BROKERS-IN-CHARGE, ASSOCIATES, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS; BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-725 SO AS TO ESTABLISH ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND PENALTIES AND APPEALS; AND BY AMENDING CHAPTER 57, TITLE 40, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERS, BROKERS-IN-CHARGE, ASSOCIATES, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DEFINE TERMS, MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, DEFINE THE USE OF APPLICATION FEES, OUTLINE THE PROCEDURE FOR A LICENSE CLASSIFICATION CHANGE, ALLOW FOR RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS, PROHIBIT BAD FAITH AGREEMENTS, REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF REQUIRED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION FOR BROKERS-IN-CHARGE, PROHIBIT ENGAGING IN, REPRESENTING OTHERS IN, OR ASSISTING OTHERS IN THE PRACTICE OF WHOLESALING, REGULATE TEAM MARKETING, AND ADDRESS LICENSING AFTER REVOCATION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bauer Beach Bernstein Blackwell Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Carter Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Connell B. J. Cox B. L. Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Elliott Erickson Felder Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Guest Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hayes Henderson-Myers Henegan Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Hosey Howard Hyde Jefferson J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson S. Jones W. Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lawson Leber Ligon Long Lowe Magnuson May McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis Mitchell J. Moore T. Moore A. M. Morgan T. A. Morgan Moss Murphy Neese B. Newton W. Newton Nutt O'Neal Oremus Ott Pace Pedalino Pendarvis Pope Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sandifer Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Thayer Thigpen Vaughan Weeks West Wetmore Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Wooten Yow
The SPEAKER granted Rep. TRANTHAM a leave of absence due to prior commitments.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. GUFFEY a leave of absence for the day.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. ALEXANDER a leave of absence for the day.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. WILLIS a leave of absence for the day.
Announcement was made that Dr. M. Mayes DuBose of Sumter was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."
Bill Number: H. 3015 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/09/24 W. NEWTON
Bill Number: H. 3424 (Word version)
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01/09/24 LONG, VAUGHAN, HADDON, BURNS, CHUMLEY, KILMARTIN, CROMER, O'NEAL, YOW, GILLIAM and W. NEWTON
Bill Number: H. 3467 (Word version)
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01/09/24 VAUGHAN
Bill Number: H. 3616 (Word version)
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01/09/24 HADDON, BURNS, CHUMLEY and KILMARTIN
Bill Number: H. 3933 (Word version)
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01/09/24 KILMARTIN
Bill Number: H. 3989 (Word version)
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01/09/24 JEFFERSON
Bill Number: H. 4121 (Word version)
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01/09/24 VAUGHAN
Bill Number: H. 4125 (Word version)
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01/09/24 VAUGHAN
Bill Number: H. 4556 (Word version)
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01/09/24 VAUGHAN, HADDON, BURNS and CHUMLEY
Bill Number: H. 4566 (Word version)
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01/09/24 WEST
Bill Number: H. 4187 (Word version)
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01/09/24 W. NEWTON
Bill Number: H. 4529 (Word version)
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01/09/24 OREMUS and O'NEAL
Bill Number: H. 4535 (Word version)
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01/09/24 HADDON, BURNS, CHUMLEY and NUTT
Bill Number: H. 4538 (Word version)
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01/09/24 VAUGHAN, KILMARTIN, BEACH, O'NEAL, NUTT, HADDON, BURNS and CHUMLEY
Bill Number: H. 4543 (Word version)
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01/09/24 BURNS, CHUMLEY, BEACH, KILMARTIN, CROMER and O'NEAL
Bill Number: H. 4544 (Word version)
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01/09/24 HADDON, BURNS, CHUMLEY, PENDARVIS and DILLARD
Bill Number: H. 4547 (Word version)
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01/09/24 TAYLOR
Bill Number: H. 4593 (Word version)
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01/09/24 WEST
Bill Number: H. 4548 (Word version)
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01/09/24 WEST
Bill Number: H. 4594 (Word version)
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01/09/24 WEST
Bill Number: H. 4617 (Word version)
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01/09/24 KILMARTIN
Bill Number: H. 4619 (Word version)
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01/09/24 S. JONES
Bill Number: H. 4624 (Word version)
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01/09/24 LONG, NUTT, HADDON, BURNS, CHUMLEY, MURPHY, MITCHELL, BREWER, ROBBINS, GATCH, WEST, GILLIAM, CROMER, KILMARTIN, O'NEAL, YOW and S. JONES
Bill Number: H. 4625 (Word version)
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01/09/24 WEST
Bill Number: H. 4626 (Word version)
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01/09/24 WEST
Bill Number: H. 4633 (Word version)
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01/09/24 WEST, W. NEWTON, MITCHELL and YOW
Bill Number: H. 4634 (Word version)
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01/09/24 WEST
Bill Number: H. 4641 (Word version)
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01/09/24 WEST
Bill Number: H. 4649 (Word version)
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01/09/24 VAUGHAN and WEST
Bill Number: H. 4665 (Word version)
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01/09/24 BAUER
Bill Number: H. 4687 (Word version)
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01/09/24 S. JONES
Bill Number: H. 4689 (Word version)
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01/09/24 WEST
Bill Number: H. 4690 (Word version)
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01/09/24 VAUGHAN
Bill Number: H. 4691 (Word version)
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01/09/24 VAUGHN, LONG, HADDON, CHUMLEY, BEACH, KILMARTIN, CROMER, OREMUS, O'NEAL, WEST and GILLIAM
Bill Number: H. 4698 (Word version)
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01/09/24 HARTNETT
Bill Number: H. 4700 (Word version)
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01/09/24 BEACH, KILMARTIN, CROMER, OREMUS, O'NEAL, VAUGHAN, NUTT, HADDON, BURNS, CHUMLEY and WEST
Bill Number: H. 4703 (Word version)
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01/09/24 WEST
Bill Number: H. 4710 (Word version)
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01/09/24 MURPHY, BREWER and CALHOON
Bill Number: H. 4717 (Word version)
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01/09/24 WEST
Rep. FORREST moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
At 4:49 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. HERBKERSMAN, adjourned in memory of Douglas Corken, to meet at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow.
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