South Carolina General Assembly
125th Session, 2023-2024
Legislation Introduced into the House

INTRO SHEET

01/09/24

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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4535 (Word version) -- Reps. Beach and Trantham: 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.

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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".

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4538 (Word version) -- Reps. Cromer, Trantham, Oremus, Magnuson, Pope, Guffey and Vaughan: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4543 (Word version) -- Reps. Haddon, McCravy, Trantham, Magnuson, Guffey, Taylor, Oremus 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.

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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4544 (Word version) -- Reps. W. Jones, Clyburn and Taylor: 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.

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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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4547 (Word version) -- Reps. B. Newton, Dillard, Hyde, Henegan and Oremus: 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.

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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4548 (Word version) -- Reps. Oremus, Hayes, McCravy, Trantham, Atkinson, Clyburn, Henegan and Taylor: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4556 (Word version) -- Reps. Trantham, Pope, Henegan and Oremus: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4566 (Word version) -- Reps. B. L. Cox and Clyburn: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4594 (Word version) -- Reps. Ballentine, Pope and Clyburn: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ARE 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 ARE TRANSFERRED FULLY TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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.

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Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 and Leber: 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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4619 (Word version) -- Reps. Oremus, Trantham, Magnuson, Pope and Guffey: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 and Leber: 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.

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Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 4625 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor and Pope: 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.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4626 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor and Pope: 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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

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.

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Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

H. 4633 (Word version) -- Reps. Murphy, Brewer, Gatch, Robbins, Hewitt, Trantham, J. L. Johnson, Pope, Chapman, Hartnett and Leber: 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".

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4634 (Word version) -- Rep. Taylor: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 4641 (Word version) -- Reps. Mitchell, Guffey and Leber: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4649 (Word version) -- Reps. Bannister, Carter and Leber: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4665 (Word version) -- Rep. J. L. Johnson: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 4687 (Word version) -- Reps. Dillard and Henegan: 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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 4689 (Word version) -- Reps. T. Moore, Guffey, Carter, Pope, Chapman, Taylor and Hartnett: 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.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4690 (Word version) -- Reps. A. M. Morgan and Magnuson: 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.

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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.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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.

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Referred to Committee on Rules

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.

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Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

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.

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Referred to Committee on Rules

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.

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Referred to Committee on Rules

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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.

LC-0532WAB24.docx : 3ca6617d-531a-493a-b70b-81577deb3bf1

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.

LC-0524WAB24.docx : 3455ce53-3ffc-4b8c-803b-e5a936068bad

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.

LC-0323HDB24.docx : 243d8b81-42ff-4359-9fab-2586c626bba4

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.

LC-0337HDB24.docx : 47984233-07e4-4e0a-a59c-172af45195ac

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 OR 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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference

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.

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Introduced and adopted

H. 4722 (Word version) -- Rep. Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RESCIND THE ADOPTION OF H. 3675, A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND GREENVILLE NATIVE KATHLEEN JENNINGS.

LC-0185HA-HA24.txt : 57f8740f-936a-4514-a3da-f3d9a7c88ad3

Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

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Referred to Committee on Rules

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

LC-0354VR-RM24.txt : dfb86de7-e5ee-4596-9e59-5a6d753f460e

Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

LC-0453CM-GM24.txt : fdf76fe6-caa8-4691-8911-eeac7b153b0b

Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

LC-0350VR-VR24.txt : 575ee4c2-af12-4c23-97b3-a274d6704b04

Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

LC-0358CM-RM24.txt : cd59e829-4691-4c05-baa3-622e51dc2dd2

Introduced and adopted

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.

LC-0349CM-GM24.txt : 079f12e1-a1ee-43c0-9d83-a8fc2fc58b2b

Introduced and adopted

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.

LC-0252HDB-RM24.txt : 35e1417a-4b3c-4021-90d0-467ace0466f8

Introduced and adopted

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.

LC-0394WAB-AR24.txt : 8d463e3b-d40d-4a1c-83b4-9cb3a1f97763

Introduced and adopted

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.

LC-0158HA-RM24.txt : 2afd0f81-07a2-4182-9d9d-c372c1991532

Introduced and adopted

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.

LC-0254DG-GM24.txt : d2078538-f172-4bf5-9050-252afc46b7ce

Introduced and adopted

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.

LC-0434WAB-RM24.txt : 25719cde-fc2f-483e-8361-26a2b39ef084

Introduced and adopted

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.

LC-0434CM-GT24.txt : 68cc4451-c0fc-4df1-a05c-6dc2b5e9abcc

Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

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.

LC-0215AHB-AHB24.txt : 0b1d5b1e-e0bd-453c-aceb-234ad87a896b

Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate

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.

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Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate

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.

LC-0303HDB-RM24.txt : 2bae71e3-1714-4f4f-8207-786781c1a326

Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate

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.

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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

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Introduced and adopted

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.

LC-0443SA-GM24.txt : 1a238c03-fc8b-4db4-b1c4-d4210812ee56

Introduced and adopted

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