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COMMITTEE REPORT
April 13, 2016
S. 1023
S. Printed 4/13/16--S.
Read the first time January 26, 2016.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 1023) to amend Section 23-31-240, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to persons allowed to carry a concealable weapon while on duty, so as, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1 and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Section 23-31-240 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 23-31-240. Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this article, the following persons who possess a valid permit pursuant to this article may carry a concealable weapon anywhere within this State, when carrying out the duties of their office active or retired:
(1) active Supreme Court justices;
(2) active judges of the court of appeals;
(3) active circuit court judges;
(4) active family court judges;
(5) active masters-in-equity;
(6) active probate court judges;
(7) active magistrates;
(8) active municipal court judges;
(9) active federal judges;
(10) active administrative law judges;
(11) active solicitors and assistant solicitors; and
(12) active workers' compensation commissioners; and
(13) clerks of court." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
BRAD HUTTO for Committee.
Fiscal Impact Summary
This bill would have no expenditure impact on the general fund, federal funds, or other funds.
State Expenditure
This bill amends Section 23-31-240 to allow retired justices, judges, solicitors, assistant solicitors, and Workers' Compensation Commissioners who possess a valid permit to carry a concealable weapon.
The South Carolina Judicial Department, Administrative Law Court, and Workers Compensation Commission. These agencies report that this bill will have no expenditure impact on the general fund, federal funds, or other funds.
Local Expenditure
The Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office contacted twenty-three county governments and the Municipal Association regarding the expenditure impact of this bill. Beaufort, Horry and Richland Counties indicate this bill would have no expenditure impact on their localities. The Municipal Association indicates this bill would have no expenditure impact on municipal governments.
Frank A. Rainwater, Executive Director
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office
TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS ALLOWED TO CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON WHILE ON DUTY, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS WHO ARE RETIRED FROM CERTAIN OFFICES IN THE PURVIEW OF THE STATUTE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 23-31-240 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 23-31-240. Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this article, the following persons who possess a valid permit pursuant to this article may carry a concealable weapon anywhere within this State, when carrying out the duties of their office active or retired:
(1) active Supreme Court justices;
(2) active judges of the court of appeals;
(3) active circuit court judges;
(4) active family court judges;
(5) active masters-in-equity;
(6) active probate court judges;
(7) active magistrates;
(8) active municipal court judges;
(9) active federal judges;
(10) active administrative law judges;
(11) active solicitors and assistant solicitors; and
(12) active workers' compensation commissioners."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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