HOUSE TO MEET AT 12:00 NOON

NO. 17

CALENDAR

OF THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

OF THE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025

INDEX

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025

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INVITATIONS

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, Halls Chophouse, by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, reception, The Palmetto Club, by the South Carolina Craft Distillers Guild.

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, reception, the Columbia Convention Center, by the Lexington County Development Corporation.

(Accepted--February 4, 2025)

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the SC Human Service Providers Association.

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Members of the House, luncheon, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the Independent Banks of South Carolina.

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, reception, The Palmetto Club, by the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park.

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

Thursday, February 20, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, reception, 701 Whaley Street, by the SC Conservation Coalition.

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Members of the House, staff and their families, reception, the South Carolina State Museum, by the South Carolina State Museum.

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and citizens of the Grand Strand.

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Members of the House, luncheon, the State House Grounds, by the South Carolina Technical College System.

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, the Columbia Museum of Art at 1515 Main Street, Together SC.

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Members of the House, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the South Carolina Land Trust Network.

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, luncheon, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the SC Student Loan Corporation.

(Accepted--January 28, 2025)

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SECOND READING LOCAL UNCONTESTED BILL

H. 3767 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Thurs., Feb. 20, 2025--February 06, 2025)

SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS/ RECOGNITIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

THIRD READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILL

H. 3222 (Word version)--Reps. Bailey and Chapman: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-9-145, RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEANS FOR DETERMINING THE LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF LITTER CONTROL OFFICERS THAT A COUNTY MAY APPOINT AND COMMISSION, AND TO CORRECT AN INCORRECT REFERENCE.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 05, 2024)
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--January 14, 2025)
(Favorable--February 12, 2025)
(Read second time--February 13, 2025)

SECOND READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILLS

H. 3558 (Word version)--Reps. Taylor, Pope, Hewitt, B. Newton, Mitchell, Yow and Oremus: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ARTICLE 23 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1, RELATING TO CALLS OR APPLICATIONS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDING CONVENTIONS MADE TO CONGRESS, SO AS TO RETITLE THE ARTICLE, AND TO ADD NEW SECTIONS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS AND PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS, APPOINTMENT, OATH, AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED TO REPRESENT THE STATE AT AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 05, 2024)
(Judiciary Com.--January 14, 2025)
(Favorable--February 06, 2025)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., Feb. 18, 2025--February 13, 2025)

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H. 3813 (Word version)--Rep. Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-430, RELATING TO BEAR HUNTING, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO A REGISTERED PARTY DOG HUNT IN GAME ZONE 1.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--January 28, 2025)
(Favorable--February 12, 2025)

H. 3814 (Word version)--Rep. Hixon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SURFACE WATER STUDY COMMITTEE MAY STUDY THE CURRENT STATE OF GROUNDWATER IN THIS STATE AND TO POSTPONE THE DUE DATE OF THE COMMITTEE'S REPORT.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--January 28, 2025)
(Favorable--February 12, 2025)

H. 3430 (Word version)--Reps. B. Newton, Murphy, Caskey, Mitchell, Pope, W. Newton, Bannister, Sessions, Jordan, Robbins, Collins, Martin, Lawson, Wickensimer, Landing, Long, Hiott, Forrest, Sanders, Teeple, Oremus, Hartz, Guest, Pedalino, M. M. Smith, Schuessler, Chapman, Gatch, McGinnis, Neese, Hardee, Ligon, Taylor, Willis, Vaughan, Brittain, Erickson, Bradley, Rankin, Hager, Whitmire, Gilliam, Crawford, Hewitt, Yow and Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-7-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE STATE AUDITOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-3-240, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO ADD THE STATE AUDITOR; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 11-7-10 RELATING TO THE SELECTION OF THE STATE AUDITOR.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 05, 2024)
(Judiciary Com.--January 14, 2025)
(Favorable--February 12, 2025)

H. 3798 (Word version)--Reps. Murphy, G. M. Smith, Brewer, T. Moore, Guest, Hager, Yow, Mitchell, W. Newton, Lawson, Stavrinakis, Govan, Erickson, Bradley and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CRITERIA FOR MILITARY CHAPLAINS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT MILITARY

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CHAPLAINS HAVE THE PRIVILEGE TO REFUSE TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS.
(Judiciary Com.--January 28, 2025)
(Favorable--February 12, 2025)

H. 3510 (Word version)--Reps. Gilliam, Davis, M. M. Smith, Vaughan, Chapman, Kirby, Landing, Bustos, Yow and Mitchell: 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.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 05, 2024)
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--January 14, 2025)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 12, 2025)

H. 3563 (Word version)--Reps. Davis, B. J. Cox, Spann-Wilder, McCravy, Taylor, Chapman, Kirby, Cromer, Gilreath and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 25-11-50, RELATING TO COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY SHALL EVALUATE EACH COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICE NO LESS THAN ONCE PER YEAR.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 12, 2024)
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--January 14, 2025)
(Favorable--February 12, 2025)

H. 3564 (Word version)--Reps. Davis, B. J. Cox, Taylor and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 25-11-100, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY BASE TASK FORCE, SO AS TO RENAME THE TASK FORCE THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY AFFAIRS ADVISORY COUNCIL, TO ADD

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AIKEN AS A MILITARY COUNTY, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 12, 2024)
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--January 14, 2025)
(Favorable--February 12, 2025)

H. 3431 (Word version)--Reps. W. Newton, Wooten, Pope, Martin, Pedalino, McCravy, Bernstein, Guffey, Govan, T. Moore, Erickson, Bradley and Robbins: 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.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 05, 2024)
(Judiciary Com.--January 14, 2025)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 13, 2025)

WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTIONS/REQUEST FOR DEBATE

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS

CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

H. 3007 (Word version)--Reps. G. M. Smith, W. Newton, Taylor, B. Newton, Pope, Pedalino, Hixon, Robbins, Mitchell, Yow and Ligon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MAKE APPLICATION BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION FOR A CONVENTION OF THE STATES TO BE CALLED,

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RESTRICTED TO PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH A BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 05, 2024)
(Judiciary Com.--January 14, 2025)
(Favorable--February 06, 2025)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., Feb. 18, 2025--February 13, 2025)

H. 3008 (Word version)--Reps. Forrest, G. M. Smith, W. Newton, Wooten, Pope, Pedalino, Taylor, Hixon, Davis, M. M. Smith, Teeple, Robbins, Mitchell, Yow and Ligon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR A CONVENTION UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION IN ORDER TO PROPOSE A CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS AMENDMENT.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 05, 2024)
(Judiciary Com.--January 14, 2025)
(Favorable--February 06, 2025)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., Feb. 18, 2025--February 13, 2025)


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