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Committee Report

February 22, 2023

H. 3741

Introduced by Rep. W. Newton

S. Printed 02/22/23--S.

Read the first time January 24, 2023

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The committee on SENATE Judiciary

To who was referred a Bill (H. 3741) to adopt Revised Code Volume 13A of the South Carolina Code of Laws, to the extent of its contents, as the only general permanent statutory law of the State as of, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

LUKE RANKIN for Committee.

statement of estimated fiscal impact

Explanation of Fiscal Impact

State Expenditure

Section 2-13-90 authorizes the Legislative Council and the Code Commissioner to contract to be prepared and published under their supervision and direction revised volumes of the Code of Laws. The Legislative Council and the Code Commissioner have determined that Volume 13A is appropriate for revision. Section 2-13-90 of the S.C. Code also provides that the revised volumes must be submitted to the General Assembly for its consideration.

The bill provides approval from the General Assembly for the revised Volume 13A. Revising the Code of Laws is in the normal course of business for Legislative Council and will be accomplished with existing staff and resources. Therefore, the bill is not expected to impact expenditures.

Frank A. Rainwater, Executive Director

Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office

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A bill

TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUME 13A OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2023.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.    (A)   Section 2-13-90 of the S.C. Code authorizes the Legislative Council and the Code Commissioner to contract to be prepared and published under their supervision and direction revised volumes of the Code of Laws.

   (B)   The Legislative Council and the Code Commissioner have determined that Volume 13A is appropriate for revision.

   (C)   Section 2-13-90 of the S.C. Code also provides that the revised volumes must be submitted to the General Assembly for its consideration.

SECTION 2.    (A)   Revised Volume 13A containing Title 39, South Carolina Code of Laws, is substituted for original Volume 13A which contained Title 39.

   (B)   Revised Volume 13A is adopted as part of the Code of Laws and, to the extent of its contents, is the only general permanent statutory law of the State as of January 1, 2023.

SECTION 3.   This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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