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

INTRO SHEET

01/31/24

H. 4975 (Word version) -- Reps. Pendarvis, 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, 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 JAMETTA "LYNN" BRISBANE-HAMILTON OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

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Introduced and adopted

H. 4976 (Word version) -- Reps. Wooten, 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, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO APPLAUD COACH ROGER SMITH OF RIVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL ON BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION'S 2023-2024 GOLF COACH OF THE YEAR AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.

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Introduced and adopted

H. 4977 (Word version) -- Rep. McGinnis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROMPTLY ENACT A COMPREHENSIVE LAW REGULATING NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS (NIL) USE IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS NATIONWIDE, THEREBY PROVIDING UNIFORMITY AND CLARITY THROUGHOUT THE NATION.

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Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

H. 4978 (Word version) -- Reps. Hixon, 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, 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE MEMBERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S FFA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, AND ALL WHO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ENCOURAGE THESE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND TO JOIN THEM IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL FFA WEEK FROM FEBRUARY 17 THROUGH 24, 2024.

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Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate

H. 4979 (Word version) -- Rep. Bailey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO WITHDRAW FROM THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION.

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Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

H. 4980 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Moore, McDaniel, Williams and Hosey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025, AN ADULT SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER WHOSE INCOME IS AT OR BELOW ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, WITH A FIVE PERCENT INCOME DISREGARD, IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, AND AMENDMENTS TO THAT ACT.

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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4981 (Word version) -- Rep. Pendarvis: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-1-920, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, SO AS TO MODIFY DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-1-930, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENTAL IMPACT FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE REPAIR, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING OR NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OR ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATING COSTS OF THE RELATED GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-1-960, RELATING TO THE RECOMMENDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN, SO AS TO MODIFY THE CIRCULATION AND PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLAN; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6-1-1020, RELATING TO REFUNDS OF IMPACT FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IMPACT FEES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN EXPENDED WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF THE DATE THEY WERE SCHEDULED TO BE EXPENDED MUST BE REFUNDED TO THE OWNER OF RECORD OF PROPERTY ON WHICH A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE HAS BEEN PAID.

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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4982 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Moore, McDaniel, Henegan, Williams, Kirby, Hosey and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-810 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM SHALL PROVIDE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WITHOUT CHARGE TO ALL STUDENTS AND TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-10-350, RELATING TO THE LENGTH OF LUNCH PERIODS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE THIRTY MINUTE LUNCH PERIODS TO ALL STUDENTS.

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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4983 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Moore, McDaniel, Williams, Henegan and Hosey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 25 BY ENACTING THE "VETERANS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT" TO PROVIDE CERTAIN VETERANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS.

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

H. 4984 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Moore and McDaniel: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PRESCRIPTION DRUG AFFORDABILITY BOARD" BY ADDING CHAPTER 131 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PRESCRIPTION DRUG AFFORDABILITY BOARD AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOARD'S MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO CREATE A STAKEHOLDER COUNCIL AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COUNCIL'S MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO UNDERTAKE DRUG COST AFFORDABILITY REVIEWS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER; TO REQUIRE ANNUAL REPORTING BY THE BOARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4985 (Word version) -- Reps. B. J. Cox, Davis, B. L. Cox, Chapman, T. Moore, Hyde, Gatch, T. A. Morgan, A. M. Morgan, Elliott, Nutt, Leber, J. Moore, McCravy, Guest, Willis, W. Jones, Wooten, Caskey, Dillard, Hayes, Jordan and Lowe: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-112-50, RELATING TO TUITION RATES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OR THE RESERVES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES UNITS IN THIS STATE.

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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4986 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Moore and McDaniel: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SERVICE CORPS ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 46 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE, ADMINISTRATION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SERVICE CORPS, TO PROVIDE PERSONS WHO COMPLETE A TERM IN THE SERVICE CORPS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CERTAIN HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE WRITTEN SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS FOR SERVICE PROJECTS TO BE PERFORMED THROUGH THE SERVICE CORPS.

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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4987 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Moore and Pendarvis: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 40, TITLE 27 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROTECTED TENANT'S RIGHTS, TO PROVIDE FOR SITUATIONS IN WHICH A PROTECTED TENANT MAY TERMINATE A LEASE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REPORTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TO CREATE THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER FUND, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT IS DIRECTED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ASSIST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4988 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Moore and McDaniel: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAID BUY-IN ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A MEDICAID BUY-IN PROGRAM TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTS OF THE STATE.

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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4989 (Word version) -- Reps. A. M. Morgan, May, J. L. Johnson, Sessions, T. A. Morgan, B. J. Cox, S. Jones, Oremus, Long, Trantham, O'Neal, White, McCabe, Burns, Landing, Herbkersman, Pace, Willis, Haddon, Harris, Leber and Pedalino: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE AFTER JULY 1, 2024, A PERSON MAY NOT BE ELECTED OR APPOINTED TO A JUDICIAL OFFICE THAT IS FILLED BY ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IF THAT PERSON IS AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF A SITTING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, OR A FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHOSE MOST RECENT TERM OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICE ENDED LESS THAN ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT OF THE OFFICE IN QUESTION.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4990 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Moore and McDaniel: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PAID FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 103 TO TITLE 38 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS, ESTABLISH FAMILY LEAVE BENEFITS, OUTLINE REQUIREMENTS OF FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE POLICIES, AND TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4991 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Moore, McDaniel, Williams and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 31 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO CREATE THE "FORECLOSURE RESOLUTION PROGRAM" UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ADOPT CERTAIN RULES, TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE RESOLUTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICABILITY.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4992 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Moore, McDaniel, Williams, Henegan and Hosey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 42-9-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A FIRST RESPONDER TO FILE A WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM FOR A STRESS OR MENTAL INJURY UNACCOMPANIED BY A PHYSICAL INJURY.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4993 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Moore, McDaniel, Williams, Henegan and Hosey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1230 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CHILDCARE ADVANCE WHICH ENABLES TAXPAYERS TO DEFER PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THEIR INCOME TAX.

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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4994 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Moore, Henegan, McDaniel and Hosey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE EVERY CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER AND EVERY SCHOOL SHALL TEST DRINKING WATER OUTLETS FOR LEAD CONTAMINATION AND REMEDIATE AS NEEDED, TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SHALL DEVELOP CERTAIN RELATED RULES FOR IMPLEMENTING THESE REQUIREMENTS.

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Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4995 (Word version) -- Rep. Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-7-10, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKETS, SO AS TO PROVIDE UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKETS MAY BE ISSUED FOR CERTAIN MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4996 (Word version) -- Reps. M. M. Smith, Guest, Chapman, Hartnett, Stavrinakis, B. L. Cox, Kirby and Davis: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 6-29-725 SO AS TO PERMIT THE TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS.

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

H. 4997 (Word version) -- Rep. B. Newton: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-71-40, RELATING TO A SCHOOL BOND ELECTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY OF NOVEMBER OF ANY YEAR.

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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4998 (Word version) -- Rep. B. Newton: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-15-65, RELATING TO ANNUAL SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE DIRECTORS OF COUNTY BOARDS OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS AMONG THOSE RECEIVING THE SUPPLEMENT.

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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

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