HOUSE TO MEET AT 12:00 NOON

NO. 42

CALENDAR

OF THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

OF THE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021

TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022

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INVITATIONS

Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 6:30-10:00 pm

Members of the House, reception, the 47th Annual Citadel Alumni Association, the Goodman Building at the State Fairgrounds, by The Citadel.

(Accepted--March 29, 2022)

Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the Office of the State Treasurer.

(Accepted--March 29, 2022)

Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, luncheon, State House Grounds, by the South Carolina Hospital Association.

(Accepted--March 29, 2022)

Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, The Palmetto Club, by the SC Optometric Physicians Association.

(Accepted--March 29, 2022)

Thursday, April 7, 2022, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by MedTrust Medical Transport, LLC.

(Accepted--March 29, 2022)

Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, The Palmetto Club, by the Association of ABC Stores of South Carolina.

(Accepted--March 29, 2022)

Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by The Salvation Army of the Midlands.

(Accepted--March 29, 2022)

Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Members of the House, luncheon, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

(Accepted--March 29, 2022)

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, reception, Bourbon Lounge and Courtyard at 1214 Main Street, by the SC Craft Distillers Guild.

(Accepted--March 29, 2022)

Thursday, April 21, 2022, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by Leadership South Carolina

(Accepted--March 29, 2022)

SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS/ RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

SECOND READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILLS

H. 4538 (Word version)--Reps. Whitmire, Bustos, Forrest and Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-320 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE UNLAWFUL REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION OF AN ELECTRONIC COLLAR OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE PLACED ON A DOG BY ITS OWNER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE DOG.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, November 10, 2021)
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--January 11, 2022)
(Fav. With Amdt.--January 27, 2022)
(Debate adjourned--March 31, 2022)

H. 4568 (Word version)--Reps. Oremus, McCravy, Allison, Bailey, Bennett, Bryant, Burns, Chumley, B. Cox, Dabney, Erickson, Gagnon, Gilliam, Haddon, Hayes, Hiott, Hixon, Huggins, Hyde, J. E. Johnson, Jordan, Long, Lucas, Magnuson, Martin, May, McCabe, McGarry, T. Moore, Morgan, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nutt, G. R. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stringer, Thayer, Trantham, West, Willis, Wooten, Forrest, Taylor, Caskey, White, Whitmire, Crawford and Fry: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION TO PERSONS WHO MAY RECEIVE A CHEMICALLY INDUCED ABORTION, WITH EXCEPTIONS.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, November 10, 2021)
(Judiciary Com.--January 11, 2022)
(Favorable--March 30, 2022)

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H. 5183 (Word version)--Education and Public Works Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPARENCY AND INTEGRITY IN EDUCATION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 29, TITLE 59 SO AS TO EXPRESS RELATED INTENTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CONCEPTS ARE PROHIBITED FROM BEING INCLUDED IN PUBLIC SCHOOL INSTRUCTION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR ADDRESSING VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-28-180, RELATING TO PARENTAL EXPECTATIONS IN THE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN REGARDING MORALS, ETHICS, AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, AND TO PROVIDE A PARENTAL PLEDGE OF EXPECTATIONS MUST BE PROVIDED TO PARENTS AS PART OF THE REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCESS.
(Without Reference--March 30, 2022)

H. 3252 (Word version)--Reps. White, Blackwell, Whitmire and W. Cox: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-9-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE V-SAFE PROGRAM, SO AS TO SIMPLIFY THE DEFINITION OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND THE PROJECTS ON WHICH GRANT FUNDS MAY BE EXPENDED, TO INCREASE GRANT AMOUNTS, AND TO SPECIFY PROJECTS FOR WHICH GRANTS MAY BE AWARDED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES, SO AS TO DIRECT ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE V-SAFE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-935, RELATING TO THE ADDITIONAL DEPRECIATION REIMBURSEMENT, SO AS TO DIRECT A PERCENTAGE OF SUCH FUNDS TO THE V-SAFE PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-150, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS

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FROM THE ESTIMATE OF REVENUES, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 09, 2020)
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--January 12, 2021)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

H. 4608 (Word version)--Reps. Trantham, Oremus, Burns, McCravy, G. R. Smith, M. M. Smith, B. Cox, Bennett, McGarry, Taylor, Jones, Gilliam, Yow, Hixon, Hill, Gagnon, Whitmire, Haddon, Bannister, Magnuson, May, Dabney, Long, Willis, McCabe, Morgan, Bryant, V. S. Moss, Nutt, T. Moore, Forrest, Bailey, West, Thayer, White, McKnight, Atkinson and Fry: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-500 SO AS TO EXPRESS LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS; TO REQUIRE GENDER-BASED OR COEDUCATIONAL DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SECONDARY AND POSTSECONDARY SCHOOL SPORTS TEAMS; TO PROVIDE SUCH SPORTS TEAMS DESIGNATED FOR MALES MAY BE OPEN TO FEMALE STUDENT PARTICIPANTS; TO PROVIDE SUCH SPORTS TEAMS DESIGNATED FOR FEMALES MAY NOT BE OPEN TO MALE PARTICIPANTS; TO PROVIDE ASSUMPTIONS CONCERNING THE CORRECTNESS OF BIOLOGICAL GENDER STATEMENTS ON OFFICIAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES OF STUDENTS; AND TO PROVIDE REMEDIES TO STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, November 17, 2021)
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--January 11, 2022)
(Favorable--March 31, 2022)

H. 5074 (Word version)--Reps. Haddon, Allison, Burns and Hiott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE "CHILD FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES STUDY COMMITTEE" TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRANSFERRING ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN FEDERAL CHILD FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS IN THIS STATE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE, TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE PREPARE A REPORT WITH FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--March 03, 2022)
(Favorable--March 31, 2022)

H. 4999 (Word version)--Rep. Hiott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-200 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP, SO AS TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCTING CERTAIN CLEANUP, REMOVAL, REMEDIATION, OR OTHER RESPONSES; TO PROVIDE SITE-SPECIFIC REMEDIATION STANDARDS; AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--February 22, 2022)
(Favorable--March 31, 2022)

H. 4994 (Word version)--Reps. Ligon, B. Newton, Hiott, Haddon, Nutt, Ott, Kirby, Chumley, Burns, Bryant and V. S. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-50-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS REQUIRED FOR REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF ADJACENT PROPERTY UTILIZED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--February 17, 2022)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

H. 4614 (Word version)--Reps. B. Cox, White, Wooten, Caskey, Elliott, T. Moore, G. R. Smith, M. M. Smith, Bennett, Ballentine, Jones, Morgan, McCabe, Blackwell, Oremus, Atkinson, Davis, Kirby, B. Newton, Willis, Taylor, Hill, W. Cox and Garvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-2250 SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON AUTHORIZED TO HUNT ON A WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA TO HUNT ON A SUNDAY.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, November 17, 2021)
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--January 11, 2022)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

H. 4986 (Word version)--Rep. Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-555, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAP PLACEMENT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT TRAPS IN THE

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WATERS OF THE GENERAL TRAWL ZONE WHEN THESE WATERS ARE OPEN TO TRAWLING FOR SHRIMP.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--February 16, 2022)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

S. 1010 (Word version)--Senators Gambrell, Alexander and Garrett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 49-3-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENTITY THAT HAS CONTRACTED FOR THE RIGHT TO STORE WATER IN A RESERVOIR OWNED BY THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS HAS EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO ANY RETURN FLOWS GENERATED TO THAT RESERVOIR.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--February 22, 2022)
(Favorable--March 31, 2022)

S. 980 (Word version)--Senators Goldfinch and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1705 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CATCH LIMITS FOR ESTUARINE AND SALTWATER FINFISH, TO PROHIBIT A PERSON TO TAKE OR HAVE IN POSSESSION MORE THAN TWO RED SNAPPER IN ANY ONE DAY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1710(B) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SIZE LIMITS FOR ESTUARINE AND SALTWATER FINFISH, TO PROHIBIT TAKING, POSSESSING, LANDING, SELLING, PURCHASING, OR ATTEMPTING TO SELL OR PURCHASE RED SNAPPER OF LESS THAN TWENTY INCHES IN TOTAL LENGTH.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--February 24, 2022)
(Favorable--March 31, 2022)

H. 4775 (Word version)--Reps. Hiott, Bailey and Carter: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 60, TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC WASTE, SO AS TO ADD AND CHANGE DEFINITIONAL TERMS; TO REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS OF COVERED DEVICES TO OFFER AN ELECTRONIC WASTE RECOVERY PROGRAM AND TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH RECOVERY PROGRAMS; TO ESTABLISH TELEVISION AND COMPUTER MONITOR COLLECTION SITE CONVENIENCE STANDARDS BASED ON COUNTY

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POPULATION; TO REQUIRE TELEVISION AND COMPUTER MONITOR MANUFACTURERS TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL MANUFACTURER RECOVERY PLAN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL AND TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM PLAN REQUIREMENTS; TO ALLOW MANUFACTURER CLEARINGHOUSES, ACTING ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN MANUFACTURERS, TO COMPLY WITH THE CHAPTER'S PROVISIONS AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO MANUFACTURER CLEARINGHOUSES; TO SET FORTH POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; TO CREATE AND CHANGE CERTAIN FEES AND PENALTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE CHAPTER'S PROVISIONS BY A STAKEHOLDER GROUP; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 14 OF ACT 129 OF 2014, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A SUNSET PROVISION.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--January 12, 2022)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

H. 3106 (Word version)--Reps. Bannister, G. R. Smith, Dillard, Elliott, Hosey and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1085 AND 9-11-225, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION RATES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER, UP TO CERTAIN LIMITS, MAY ELECT TO PAY ALL OR A PORTION OF REQUIRED EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS DURING A FISCAL YEAR.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 09, 2020)
(Ways and Means Com.--January 12, 2021)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

H. 4918 (Word version)--Reps. Thayer, Pope, White, Erickson, Gilliam and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EARNINGS LIMITATION UPON RETURN TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE

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THE AMOUNT THAT MAY BE EARNED WITHOUT AFFECTING THE MONTHLY RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE FROM TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR CERTAIN RETIRED MEMBERS.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 03, 2022)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

H. 4985 (Word version)--Reps. Hosey, Henegan, Clyburn, Rivers, Tedder, R. Williams, K. O. Johnson, Thigpen, Bamberg, Kirby, Govan, Cobb-Hunter, S. Williams, J. L. Johnson, Alexander, McKnight and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 54 TO TITLE 11 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE "I-95 CORRIDOR AUTHORITY ACT" AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION, DUTIES, AND POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 16, 2022)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

H. 3340 (Word version)--Reps. Bailey, Hardee, Atkinson, Hayes, Brittain and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-105, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE LICENSE TAX CREDITS ALLOWED CERTAIN TAXPAYERS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFYING INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL CREDIT AMOUNT FROM FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND TO SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ANNUAL CREDIT AMOUNTS OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, RESPECTIVELY, FOR QUALIFYING PROJECTS LOCATED IN COUNTIES CLASSIFIED FOR THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT AS TIER II, III, AND IV COUNTIES, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE INCREASED CREDIT AMOUNTS, AND TO ALLOW UNUSED CREDITS TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO THE THREE SUCCEEDING TAX YEARS.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 09, 2020)
(Ways and Means Com.--January 12, 2021)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

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H. 4805 (Word version)--Rep. Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF LICENSE TAXES ON CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY PORTION OF THE FIRST FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS OF CERTAIN CAPITAL STOCK AND PAID-IN OR CAPITAL SURPLUS.
(Ways and Means Com.--January 13, 2022)
(Favorable--March 31, 2022)

H. 4243 (Word version)--Reps. Crawford, McGinnis, Hardee, J. E. Johnson, Brittain and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-39-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJUSTMENTS IN VALUATION AND ASSESSMENT FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ADJUSTMENT FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY FLOODING OR A HURRICANE.
(Ways and Means Com.--April 21, 2021)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

H. 3669 (Word version)--Reps. Hart, Gilliard and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS LIABLE FOR TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES ARE EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXES IN THE YEAR IN WHICH THE DISABILITY OCCURS.
(Ways and Means Com.--January 14, 2021)
(Favorable--March 31, 2022)

H. 3709 (Word version)--Reps. J. L. Johnson, M. M. Smith, Brawley, Govan, Pendarvis, Tedder, Matthews, Henegan, McDaniel and Henderson-Myers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2630, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SEVEN PERCENT SALES TAX ON ACCOMMODATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE AGE THAT A CERTAIN ONE PERCENT SALES TAX DOES NOT APPLY FROM INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF EIGHTY-FIVE TO INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF SEVENTY.
(Ways and Means Com.--January 26, 2021)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

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H. 3120 (Word version)--Reps. Hyde, V. S. Moss, Cobb-Hunter, Long, Cogswell, W. Cox, Gagnon, T. Moore, W. Newton, Finlay, Huggins, Ballentine, Caskey, Wooten, Crawford, Henderson-Myers, Erickson, Bradley, Herbkersman, J. E. Johnson and Carter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3810 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO A PROPERTY OWNER WHO ENCUMBERS HIS PROPERTY WITH A PERPETUAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL EASEMENT.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 09, 2020)
(Ways and Means Com.--January 12, 2021)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

H. 5057 (Word version)--Reps. Simrill, Pope and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE INCOME TAX LAWS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO THE YEAR 2021 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.
(Ways and Means Com.--March 01, 2022)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

H. 5144 (Word version)--Reps. G. M. Smith, Wheeler, Lowe and Kirby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE EXEMPTION OF PROPERTY OF TELEPHONE COMPANIES AND RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES.
(Ways and Means Com.--March 29, 2022)
(Favorable--March 31, 2022)

H. 4817 (Word version)--Reps. Ligon, Simrill, McGarry, B. Newton, Atkinson, R. Williams, Wheeler, Hardee, Gagnon, Hill, Huggins and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SHORT LINE RAILROAD MODERNIZATION ACT" BY ADDING

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SECTION 12-6-3810 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO FIFTY PERCENT OF AN ELIGIBLE TAXPAYER'S QUALIFIED RAILROAD RECONSTRUCTION OR REPLACEMENT EXPENDITURES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE TAX CREDIT.
(Ways and Means Com.--January 19, 2022)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

H. 4252 (Word version)--Reps. Bannister, West, Anderson, B. Cox, Elliott, Willis, W. Cox, B. Newton, Pendarvis, Ballentine, Crawford, Daning, Gagnon and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION OF "RELATED PERSON"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-50, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR BENEFITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TO QUALIFY FOR BENEFITS A BUSINESS MUST ENTER INTO A RETAINING AGREEMENT WITH A CERTAIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN DESIGNATIONS OF QUALIFYING BUSINESSES AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN GROSS WAGES AN EMPLOYEE MUST EARN; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-81, RELATING TO THE JOB DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDITS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN GROSS WAGES AN EMPLOYEE MUST EARN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-100, RELATING TO THE CRITERIA FOR DETERMINATION AND SELECTION OF A QUALIFYING BUSINESS, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE.
(Ways and Means Com.--April 22, 2021)
(Favorable--March 31, 2022)

H. 5075 (Word version)--Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3795, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSING TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND LIMIT THE CREDIT; TO AMEND ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 11, TITLE 1,

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RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF STATE CEILING ON ISSUANCE OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP A STATE CEILING ALLOCATION PLAN ANNUALLY, TO SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLAN, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR PERIODIC ALLOCATIONS OF THE STATE CEILING; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 1-11-370 RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS INCLUDED WITHIN ANY LIMITS ON PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS.
(Ways and Means Com.--March 03, 2022)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

H. 4048 (Word version)--Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-445 SO AS PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA MUST PROVIDE A LEGAL DEFENSE FOR AND INDEMNIFICATION TO A STATE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, OR INSTRUMENTALITY AGAINST A CLAIM OR SUIT THAT ARISES OUT OF OR BY VIRTUE OF THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES ON BEHALF OF A STATE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, OR INSTRUMENTALITY, AND TO PROVIDE A SIMILAR DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION TO BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES, AND OFFICERS OF THE ENTITY; TO REPEAL SECTION 1-11-440 RELATING TO LEGAL DEFENSES AND INDEMNIFICATIONS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY AND ITS DIRECTOR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-4-325 RELATING TO LEGAL DEFENSES AND INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED TO OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE.
(Ways and Means Com.--March 09, 2021)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 31, 2022)

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WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTIONS/REQUEST FOR DEBATE

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS

VETO ON:

H. 4800 (Word version)--(Continued--March 29, 2022)

SENATE AMENDMENTS ON

H. 3346 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 03, 2022--March 31, 2022)

S. 1090 (Word version)--Senator Massey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-40 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO AN INSURED WORKER'S WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE MUST ANNUALLY ADJUST THE MAXIMUM WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT BY AN AMOUNT BY THE RATE OF INFLATION AND TO RETROACTIVELY RATIFY AND AFFIRM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE'S INTERPRETATION AND EXECUTION OF SECTION 41-35-40 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Pending question: Shall the House concur in the Senate Amendments--March 29, 2022)
(Debate adjourned until Apr. 05, 2022--March 30, 2022)

MOTION PERIOD

SECOND READING STATEWIDE CONTESTED BILLS

H. 3938 (Word version)--Reps. Tedder, Pendarvis, J. L. Johnson, Garvin, Cogswell, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Thigpen, Clyburn, Hosey, Jefferson, King, Brawley, Henegan, Govan, Henderson-Myers, Murray, Gilliard, K. O. Johnson, Dillard, McDaniel and R. Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 6, ENTITLED THE "SOUTH CAROLINA INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO ADOPT AND USE VOLUNTARY INCLUSIONARY HOUSING

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STRATEGIES TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--February 23, 2021)
(Maj. Fav., Min. Unfav.--January 26, 2022)
(Debate adjourned--March 30, 2022)

H. 4879 (Word version)--Reps. G. M. Smith, Lucas, Simrill, Erickson, Elliott, W. Cox, White, B. Newton, McGarry, Bradley, Taylor, Calhoon, Daning and W. Newton: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE "STUDENT FLEXIBILITY IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND", TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING, TO PROVIDE FOR QUALIFICATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM.
(Ways and Means Com.--January 27, 2022)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 10, 2022)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Anderson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Brawley, Brittain, Bryant, Cobb-Hunter, Dabney, Finlay, Gilliard, Govan, Hart, Henegan, Hewitt, Hiott, Huggins, K.O. Johnson, King, Kirby, May, McCravy, McDaniel, McGarry, Ott, Pope, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, M.M. Smith, Taylor, Weeks, Wheeler and R. Williams--February 15, 2022)
(Debate adjourned--March 30, 2022)

H. 4997 (Word version)--Reps. Herbkersman, West, B. Cox, Rutherford, W. Newton, Wooten, Caskey, Huggins, Ballentine, Weeks, R. Williams, Bradley and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO TRANSFER FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ESTABLISHING VETERANS NURSING HOMES AND TO DEVOLVE THOSE SAME DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 25 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE VETERANS NURSING HOMES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-520, RELATING TO VULNERABLE ADULT FATALITY INVESTIGATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 44-11-30 AND 44-11-40 RELATING TO VETERANS NURSING HOMES

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ESTABLISHED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 17, 2022)
(Recalled--February 24, 2022)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Bennett, Bryant, Calhoon, Cobb-Hunter, Felder, Govan, Henegan and McGarry--March 02, 2022)
(Amended--March 10, 2022)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., Apr. 05, 2022--March 30, 2022)


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