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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Disabled Veterans Property Tax"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-610, RELATING TO PERSONS LIABLE FOR TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND CERTAIN SPOUSES ARE EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXES IN THE YEAR IN WHICH THE DISABILITY OCCURS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFIED SURVIVING SPOUSE INCLUDES CERTAIN SPOUSES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE DECEASED SPOUSE APPLIED, FILED FOR, OR CLAIMED AN EXEMPTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR TWO PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY BE CLAIMED BY CERTAIN SPOUSES OF A DISABLED VETERAN OR CERTAIN TRUSTEES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3116"
citation: "South Carolina H 3116 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Blackwell", "Carter", "Caskey", "Felder", "Gilliam", "Guffey", "Hart", "O'Neal", "Pope", "Williams"]
version_count: 8
action_count: 27
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2024-03-14"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/9a0baa02-0971-435e-ac59-20db1b9b5115"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3116&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "cf4d9aca031fdb9212ba4508608180a74b47a9d5ba7df778d442f76a8f153a3b"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3116 (2023-2024) — Disabled Veterans Property Tax
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-610, RELATING TO PERSONS LIABLE FOR TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND CERTAIN SPOUSES ARE EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXES IN THE YEAR IN WHICH THE DISABILITY OCCURS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFIED SURVIVING SPOUSE INCLUDES CERTAIN SPOUSES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE DECEASED SPOUSE APPLIED, FILED FOR, OR CLAIMED AN EXEMPTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR TWO PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY BE CLAIMED BY CERTAIN SPOUSES OF A DISABLED VETERAN OR CERTAIN TRUSTEES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3116.htm)
2. **01/24/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3116_20240124.htm)
3. **01/24/2024-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3116_20240124a.htm)
4. **01/25/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3116_20240125.htm)
5. **01/30/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3116_20240130.htm)
6. **02/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3116_20240201.htm)
7. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3116_20230504.htm)
8. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3116_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **112–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **111–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Carter — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Felder — primary (person)
- Gilliam — primary (person)
- Guffey — primary (person)
- Hart — primary (person)
- O'Neal — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-31** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gilliam
- **2023-05-03** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hart
- **2023-05-04** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Caskey
- **2023-05-04** Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-09** Debate adjourned
- **2023-05-10** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Williams, Blackwell
- **2023-05-10** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-10** Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-11** Referred to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-25** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-01-25** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-02-01** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-02-01** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-01** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2024-02-06** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-02-08** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-02-08** Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
- **2024-03-07** Ratified R 120
- **2024-03-11** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-03-14** Effective date See Act for Effective Date
- **2024-03-14** Act No. 116
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/9a0baa02-0971-435e-ac59-20db1b9b5115`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Recreational Trail Easement Income Tax Credit"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3810 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO A PROPERTY OWNER WHO ENCUMBERS HIS PROPERTY WITH A PERPETUAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL EASEMENT. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3121"
citation: "South Carolina H 3121 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B. Newton", "Bauer", "Brewer", "Carter", "Caskey", "Davis", "Felder", "Hyde", "M.M. Smith", "Neese", "Pope", "Robbins", "Stavrinakis", "T. Moore", "Wetmore", "Willis"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 31
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/9bae4667-e988-4e38-b9d5-96c6d95c10b6"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3121&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "ae3f5cafb1d95b7aaced5ec25bf854e3a60ce306cc0036ced541fe68ea6ea1bb"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3121 (2023-2024) — Recreational Trail Easement Income Tax Credit
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3810 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO A PROPERTY OWNER WHO ENCUMBERS HIS PROPERTY WITH A PERPETUAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL EASEMENT. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3121.htm)
2. **02/28/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3121_20240228.htm)
3. **03/19/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3121_20240319.htm)
4. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3121_20230504.htm)
5. **05/10/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3121_20230510.htm)
6. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3121_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **107–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **113–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- Bauer — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Carter — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Felder — primary (person)
- Hyde — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Neese — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Stavrinakis — primary (person)
- T. Moore — primary (person)
- Wetmore — primary (person)
- Willis — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-26** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Neese, T.Moore
- **2023-02-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pope
- **2023-02-08** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bauer, Davis, M.M.Smith
- **2023-03-14** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis
- **2023-03-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brewer, Robbins
- **2023-04-19** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Felder
- **2023-04-26** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Stavrinakis, Wetmore
- **2023-05-04** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Ways and Means `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-09** Debate adjourned
- **2023-05-10** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Caskey
- **2023-05-10** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-10** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-10** Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-11** Referred to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-28** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-19** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-03-19** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-19** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-03-20** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-27** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-03-27** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 139
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date See Act for Effective Date
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 125
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/9bae4667-e988-4e38-b9d5-96c6d95c10b6`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Robert Smalls Day"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-270 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF MAY EACH YEAR AS \"ROBERT SMALLS DAY\" IN SOUTH CAROLINA. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3142"
citation: "South Carolina H 3142 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Alexander", "Anderson", "Clyburn", "Cobb-Hunter", "Dillard", "Gilliard", "Henegan", "Hosey", "Jefferson", "King", "Kirby", "Leber", "McDaniel", "Rivers", "W. Jones", "Weeks", "Wheeler", "Williams"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 22
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2023-05-25"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/7d3e96e8-5a78-4400-b145-47db0a4d1de5"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3142&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "cf1ac5b39c793fc336b3e686ce425a8ca48fecce7365b8b03d19df821a8468ac"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3142 (2023-2024) — Robert Smalls Day
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-270 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF MAY EACH YEAR AS "ROBERT SMALLS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3142.htm)
2. **12/8/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3142_20221208.htm)
3. **4/5/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3142_20230405.htm)
4. **5/4/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3142_20230504.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **103–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Alexander — primary (person)
- Anderson — primary (person)
- Clyburn — primary (person)
- Cobb-Hunter — primary (person)
- Dillard — primary (person)
- Gilliard — primary (person)
- Henegan — primary (person)
- Hosey — primary (person)
- Jefferson — primary (person)
- King — primary (person)
- Kirby — primary (person)
- Leber — primary (person)
- McDaniel — primary (person)
- Rivers — primary (person)
- W. Jones — primary (person)
- Weeks — primary (person)
- Wheeler — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Wheeler, Dillard, W.Jones
- **2023-02-08** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gilliard, King, Henegan, Williams, McDaniel, Alexander, Clyburn, Hosey, Cobb-Hunter, Jefferson, Anderson, Kirby
- **2023-04-05** Recalled from Committee on Education and Public Works
- **2023-04-06** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Weeks
- **2023-04-06** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-06** Roll call Yeas-103 Nays-0
- **2023-04-06** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-04-07** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-11** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-11** Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-04** Recalled from Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-09** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 42
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-25** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-25** Act No. 34
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/7d3e96e8-5a78-4400-b145-47db0a4d1de5`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Psypact"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-55-420, RELATING TO PSYPACT DISPUTE RESOLUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF GEORGIA TO RESOLVE DISPUTES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3204"
citation: "South Carolina H 3204 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Erickson"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 18
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2023-05-25"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/a9117535-eef6-4988-bdc5-e3e99632dc14"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3204&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "1b6be81ee68460d99413adeee5b8eaaf31f8cc8e4d5d53de84bca10f6fc5e48d"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3204 (2023-2024) — Psypact
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-55-420, RELATING TO PSYPACT DISPUTE RESOLUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF GEORGIA TO RESOLVE DISPUTES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3204.htm)
2. **12/8/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3204_20221208.htm)
3. **3/1/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3204_20230301.htm)
4. **5/4/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3204_20230504.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **109–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Erickson — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-01** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-07** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-07** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
- **2023-03-08** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-08** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-08** Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-04** Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-09** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 43
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-25** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-25** Act No. 35
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/a9117535-eef6-4988-bdc5-e3e99632dc14`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Economic Development"
description: "A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL APPROVALS AFFECTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3209"
citation: "South Carolina H 3209 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["joint resolution"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Alexander", "Brewer", "Henegan", "Jordan", "Murphy", "Williams"]
version_count: 9
action_count: 26
vote_count: 5
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2023-07-06"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/5d182c8f-e7d8-4b9f-b256-acb38e54a1a1"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3209&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "629794cb69dbebd609cf4046bb9da6a1e01196823c89c04e1a4b1c809efcc494"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3209 (2023-2024) — Economic Development
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL APPROVALS AFFECTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3209.htm)
2. **01/25/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3209_20230125.htm)
3. **01/31/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3209_20230131.htm)
4. **01/31/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3209_20230131a.htm)
5. **02/01/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3209_20230201.htm)
6. **03/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3209_20230329.htm)
7. **03/31/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3209_20230331.htm)
8. **05/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3209_20230509.htm)
9. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3209_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
- 3rd Reading — **43–2** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **107–0** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 4 — **74–28** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Joint Resolution — **112–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Alexander — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Henegan — primary (person)
- Jordan — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-25** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-01-31** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Murphy, Brewer, Williams, Henegan, Alexander
- **2023-01-31** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-01-31** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-01-31** Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
- **2023-02-01** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-02-01** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-01** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-01** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-29** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-31** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-18** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-18** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2023-05-09** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-09** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-09** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-2
- **2023-05-11** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2023-05-17** Ratified R 78
- **2023-05-19** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/19/23
- **2023-07-06** Act No. 87
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/5d182c8f-e7d8-4b9f-b256-acb38e54a1a1`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 15, TITLE 63 SO AS TO ENACT THE \"UNIFORM CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION ACT\", TO PROVIDE A LEGAL MECHANISM TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM CREDIBLE RISKS OF ABDUCTION RELATED TO LEGAL CUSTODY OR VISITATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 63-7-2340, 63-7-2345, 63-7-2350, 63-13-50, 63-13-60, 63-13-190, 63-13-420, 63-13-430, 63-13-620, 63-13-630, 63-13-820, 63-13-830, 63-13-1010, AND 63-11-70, RELATING TO FINGERPRINT REVIEWS AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR FOSTER PARENTS, ADOPTIVE PARENTS, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKERS, OTHER CHILD WELFARE EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS, GROUP CHILDCARE HOMES, FAMILY CHLDCARE HOMES, AND RELIGIOUS CHILDCARE CENTERS, AMONG OTHERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FINGERPRINT-BASED BACKGROUND CHECKS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3220"
citation: "South Carolina H 3220 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Carter", "Caskey", "Chumley", "Haddon", "Mitchell", "Pope", "W. Newton"]
version_count: 7
action_count: 28
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/b1a0ec36-c3d6-41de-bf64-b6adff3f024b"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3220&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "59efd72372e7c31ce96b36e8265363db7d0951d8eeb658749e2fc638b5330f95"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3220 (2023-2024) — Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 15, TITLE 63 SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIFORM CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION ACT", TO PROVIDE A LEGAL MECHANISM TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM CREDIBLE RISKS OF ABDUCTION RELATED TO LEGAL CUSTODY OR VISITATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 63-7-2340, 63-7-2345, 63-7-2350, 63-13-50, 63-13-60, 63-13-190, 63-13-420, 63-13-430, 63-13-620, 63-13-630, 63-13-820, 63-13-830, 63-13-1010, AND 63-11-70, RELATING TO FINGERPRINT REVIEWS AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR FOSTER PARENTS, ADOPTIVE PARENTS, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKERS, OTHER CHILD WELFARE EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS, GROUP CHILDCARE HOMES, FAMILY CHLDCARE HOMES, AND RELIGIOUS CHILDCARE CENTERS, AMONG OTHERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FINGERPRINT-BASED BACKGROUND CHECKS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3220.htm)
2. **04/19/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3220_20230419.htm)
3. **04/21/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3220_20230421.htm)
4. **05/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3220_20240501.htm)
5. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3220_20230504.htm)
6. **05/07/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3220_20240507.htm)
7. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3220_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **91–1** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **102–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Carter — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Chumley — primary (person)
- Haddon — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-19** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-21** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-25** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Caskey
- **2023-04-26** Requests for debate-Rep(s). McCravy, Harris, Magnuson, Cromer, Nutt, Burns, Chumley, Long, White, TA Morgan, May, Erickson
- **2023-05-02** Debate adjourned
- **2023-05-03** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-03** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-03** Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-04** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-04** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-19** Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Rice, Senn, Adams, Tedder
- **2024-04-23** Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Adams, Garrett, Gustafson, Tedder
- **2024-05-01** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-07** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-07** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-07** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2024-05-08** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-09** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Yeas-91 Nays-1
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 203
- **2024-05-21** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/21/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 195
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/b1a0ec36-c3d6-41de-bf64-b6adff3f024b`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Department of Health and Human Services"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING SECTIONS 44-6-300, 44-6-310, AND 44-6-320 ALL RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AND EXPAND CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3231"
citation: "South Carolina H 3231 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["W. Newton", "West"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 18
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2023-05-25"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/9b096f57-0758-4f9d-a381-01ce2087727d"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3231&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "7de3eb71c1d812a1e818d1642a92e4927ae2bdc9d6c4b79d3bd0e87effe44468"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3231 (2023-2024) — Department of Health and Human Services
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING SECTIONS 44-6-300, 44-6-310, AND 44-6-320 ALL RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AND EXPAND CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3231.htm)
2. **12/8/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3231_20221208.htm)
3. **2/1/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3231_20230201.htm)
4. **5/4/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3231_20230504.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **113–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-01** Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-02-07** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-02-07** Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
- **2023-02-08** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-02-08** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-08** Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-04** Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-09** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 44
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-25** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-25** Act No. 36
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/9b096f57-0758-4f9d-a381-01ce2087727d`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Local Government - Pickens County School Board of Trustees"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 609 OF 1984, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO DETERMINE THE STIPEND AMOUNT. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3248"
citation: "South Carolina H 3248 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Carter", "Collins"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 17
vote_count: 1
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2024-07-23"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/c6f8be4d-9151-44a1-80d1-b8c89a30ab9d"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3248&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "318bec33cd0c6000d0bb090c1a33f55868ef670e16c510bac48f1f099e99e13d"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3248 (2023-2024) — Local Government - Pickens County School Board of Trustees
AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 609 OF 1984, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO DETERMINE THE STIPEND AMOUNT. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3248.htm)
2. **04/17/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3248_20240417.htm)
3. **04/18/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3248_20240418.htm)
4. **04/23/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3248_20240423.htm)
5. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3248_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **82–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Carter — primary (person)
- Collins — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-17** Recalled from Committee on Education and Public Works
- **2024-04-18** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-04-18** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-04-18** Roll call Yeas-82 Nays-0
- **2024-04-18** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2024-04-19** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2024-04-23** Introduced, read first time, placed on local & uncontested calendar `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-04-25** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-04-30** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 140
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-07-23** Act No. 244
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/c6f8be4d-9151-44a1-80d1-b8c89a30ab9d`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Dorchester County School District 2 & 4"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 593 OF 1992, AS AMENDED, BY REPEALING SECTION 3 RELATING TO THE LIMIT ON CASH RESERVES THAT MAY BE MAINTAINED BY DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3254"
citation: "South Carolina H 3254 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Brewer", "Cobb-Hunter", "Gatch", "Jefferson", "Murphy", "Robbins", "Tedder"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 18
vote_count: 1
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2023-07-06"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/8eddd322-5f2a-4cd1-83cd-beb841305a77"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3254&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "04ba1ede1240cf2910e8283400943504ed073e113c7a061ae7eb2ed1d7069955"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3254 (2023-2024) — Dorchester County School District 2 & 4
AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 593 OF 1992, AS AMENDED, BY REPEALING SECTION 3 RELATING TO THE LIMIT ON CASH RESERVES THAT MAY BE MAINTAINED BY DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3254.htm)
2. **01/24/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3254_20230124.htm)
3. **01/25/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3254_20230125.htm)
4. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3254_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **102–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Cobb-Hunter — primary (person)
- Gatch — primary (person)
- Jefferson — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Tedder — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Dorchester Delegation
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Dorchester Delegation
- **2023-01-24** Delegation report: Favorable Dorchester Delegation
- **2023-01-25** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Murphy, Brewer, Robbins, Tedder, Cobb-Hunter, Gatch
- **2023-01-25** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-01-25** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-01-25** Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-0
- **2023-01-26** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-01-26** Introduced, read first time, placed on local & uncontested calendar `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-02-09** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-02-10** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-02-28** Ratified R 2
- **2023-03-03** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-03-08** Effective date 03/03/23
- **2023-07-06** Act No. 95
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/8eddd322-5f2a-4cd1-83cd-beb841305a77`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Kidney donation"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-63-110 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUERS OF INDIVIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LIVING ORGAN DONORS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-65-130 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUERS OF GROUP LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LIVING ORGAN DONORS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-105 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUERS OF DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE POLICIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LIVING ORGAN DONORS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-72-110 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUERS OF LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LIVING ORGAN DONORS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3255"
citation: "South Carolina H 3255 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Anderson", "Gilliard", "Henegan", "Jefferson", "Rivers", "Sandifer"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 21
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/e5ddddb7-bb18-478c-b2ca-0bf3adca1c43"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3255&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "c3bb013f05d5601e67e88e149b41bce96dbe3c1854ae216767fd64b96d28acfe"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3255 (2023-2024) — Kidney donation
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-63-110 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUERS OF INDIVIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LIVING ORGAN DONORS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-65-130 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUERS OF GROUP LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LIVING ORGAN DONORS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-105 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUERS OF DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE POLICIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LIVING ORGAN DONORS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-72-110 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUERS OF LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LIVING ORGAN DONORS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3255.htm)
2. **02/29/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3255_20240229.htm)
3. **04/06/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3255_20230406.htm)
4. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3255_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **106–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Anderson — primary (person)
- Gilliard — primary (person)
- Henegan — primary (person)
- Jefferson — primary (person)
- Rivers — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-18** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Anderson
- **2023-03-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sandifer
- **2023-04-06** Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-18** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Rivers, Gilliard
- **2023-04-18** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-18** Roll call Yeas-106 Nays-0
- **2023-04-19** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-25** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-25** Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-29** Committee report: Favorable Banking and Insurance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-19** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-19** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-03-20** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 141
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 126
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/e5ddddb7-bb18-478c-b2ca-0bf3adca1c43`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Department of Natural Resources"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING SECTION 50-3-140 RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3269"
citation: "South Carolina H 3269 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["W. Newton"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 19
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2023-05-25"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/783e6b8c-983e-4331-b506-640bfe035ec3"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3269&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "26e084da320dc2967b66d43f5b5e822939d400d0ffca3779da4ed4d0ad7920fc"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3269 (2023-2024) — Department of Natural Resources
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING SECTION 50-3-140 RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3269.htm)
2. **12/8/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3269_20221208.htm)
3. **2/9/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3269_20230209.htm)
4. **5/4/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3269_20230504.htm)
5. **5/8/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3269_20230508.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **115–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **40–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- W. Newton — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-09** Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-02-14** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-02-14** Roll call Yeas-115 Nays-0
- **2023-02-15** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-02-15** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-15** Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Committee report: Favorable Fish, Game and Forestry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-04** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-04** Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
- **2023-05-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-09** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 45
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-25** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-25** Act No. 37
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/783e6b8c-983e-4331-b506-640bfe035ec3`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Real estate appraisers"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-10, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD, SO AS TO MODIFY THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD DEFINITIONS AND MODIFY EXISTING DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 40-60-30, 40-60-31, AND 40-60-33, ALL RELATING TO REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO MODIFY EXEMPTIONS, REVISE, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND ACCEPTABLE EQUIVALENCIES FOR APPRENTICE APPRAISERS, AND TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSED MASS APPRAISERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-34, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO APPRENTICE APPRAISERS AND APPRAISER SUPERVISING APPRENTICES, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-35, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO IMPOSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UPON LICENSEES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-36, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF COURSES, EDUCATIONAL PROVIDERS, AND INSTRUCTORS, SO AS TO IMPOSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UPON PROVIDERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-37, RELATING TO RECIPROCAL APPLICATIONS FROM APPRAISERS FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-40, RELATING TO REQUIRED APPRAISER CONTACT INFORMATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE EMAIL ADDRESSES OF LICENSEES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-50, RELATING TO APPLICATION AND LICENSE FEES, SO AS TO OUTLINE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-70, RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS, SO AS TO REQUIRE APPRAISERS TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CODE OF ETHICS AS ESTABLISHED IN THE UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL PRACTICE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-80, RELATING TO INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS AND VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO DECLINE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-110, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DENYING LICENSURE OR TAKING DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO PERMITS AND TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS MAY BE TAKEN; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-220, RELATING TO THE CONTINUATION OF EXISTING LICENSES, SO AS TO REFERENCE PEOPLE CREDENTIALED IN THIS STATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-320, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF APPRAISAL PANEL; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-330, RELATING TO REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-340, RELATING TO EXCLUSIONS FROM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE REGULATION BY THE OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-350, RELATING TO RENEWAL OF REGISTRATIONS, SO AS TO MODIFY THE RENEWAL FREQUENCY; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-360, RELATING TO PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO SPECIFY REQUIRED REGULATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-370, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR OWNERS OF APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH AN APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY SHALL NOT BE REGISTERED IN THIS STATE OR INCLUDED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTRY; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-400, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO THE UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISALS PRACTICE STANDARDS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-420, RELATING TO RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION RENEWAL, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING RECORDS THAT APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES MUST PROVIDE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-450, RELATING TO COMPENSATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABLE GOVERNING FEDERAL REGULATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3278"
citation: "South Carolina H 3278 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Ligon", "Sandifer", "West"]
version_count: 8
action_count: 23
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/b1bc9c10-e00f-43bf-b1bb-9e22add0c75c"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3278&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "949654c8811e87800f5012704aeaa0a727025f3b103fce8e67fcaa32cf618903"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3278 (2023-2024) — Real estate appraisers
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-10, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD, SO AS TO MODIFY THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD DEFINITIONS AND MODIFY EXISTING DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 40-60-30, 40-60-31, AND 40-60-33, ALL RELATING TO REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO MODIFY EXEMPTIONS, REVISE, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND ACCEPTABLE EQUIVALENCIES FOR APPRENTICE APPRAISERS, AND TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSED MASS APPRAISERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-34, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO APPRENTICE APPRAISERS AND APPRAISER SUPERVISING APPRENTICES, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-35, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO IMPOSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UPON LICENSEES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-36, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF COURSES, EDUCATIONAL PROVIDERS, AND INSTRUCTORS, SO AS TO IMPOSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UPON PROVIDERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-37, RELATING TO RECIPROCAL APPLICATIONS FROM APPRAISERS FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-40, RELATING TO REQUIRED APPRAISER CONTACT INFORMATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE EMAIL ADDRESSES OF LICENSEES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-50, RELATING TO APPLICATION AND LICENSE FEES, SO AS TO OUTLINE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-70, RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS, SO AS TO REQUIRE APPRAISERS TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CODE OF ETHICS AS ESTABLISHED IN THE UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL PRACTICE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-80, RELATING TO INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS AND VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO DECLINE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-110, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DENYING LICENSURE OR TAKING DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO PERMITS AND TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS MAY BE TAKEN; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-220, RELATING TO THE CONTINUATION OF EXISTING LICENSES, SO AS TO REFERENCE PEOPLE CREDENTIALED IN THIS STATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-320, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF APPRAISAL PANEL; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-330, RELATING TO REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-340, RELATING TO EXCLUSIONS FROM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE REGULATION BY THE OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-350, RELATING TO RENEWAL OF REGISTRATIONS, SO AS TO MODIFY THE RENEWAL FREQUENCY; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-360, RELATING TO PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO SPECIFY REQUIRED REGULATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-370, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR OWNERS OF APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH AN APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY SHALL NOT BE REGISTERED IN THIS STATE OR INCLUDED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTRY; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-400, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO THE UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISALS PRACTICE STANDARDS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-420, RELATING TO RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION RENEWAL, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING RECORDS THAT APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES MUST PROVIDE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-450, RELATING TO COMPENSATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABLE GOVERNING FEDERAL REGULATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3278.htm)
2. **01/31/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3278_20240131.htm)
3. **02/06/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3278_20240206.htm)
4. **02/07/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3278_20240207.htm)
5. **02/09/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3278_20240209.htm)
6. **04/30/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3278_20240430.htm)
7. **05/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3278_20240501.htm)
8. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3278_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **115–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Ligon — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-22** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sandifer
- **2024-01-31** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-02-01** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ligon
- **2024-02-06** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-02-06** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-06** Roll call Yeas-115 Nays-0
- **2024-02-07** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-02-07** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-02-07** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-07** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-02-09** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-04-30** Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-08** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-05-09** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 204
- **2024-05-21** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/21/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 196
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/b1bc9c10-e00f-43bf-b1bb-9e22add0c75c`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Education: Competency-based education"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-290 SO AS TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT, ESTABLISH, AND PROMULGATE NECESSARY RULES AND REGULATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-360 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING COMPETENCY-BASED SCHOOLS FROM CERTAIN APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTING COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-1-425, RELATING TO THE STATUTORY ANNUAL SCHOOL CALENDAR AND INSTRUCTION TIME REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-39-100, RELATING TO REQUIRED UNITS FOR A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3295"
citation: "South Carolina H 3295 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Alexander", "Bradley", "Collins", "Erickson"]
version_count: 7
action_count: 25
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/25385d91-37f5-46dc-a969-5e2e71c2f212"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3295&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "a08c0e82c3e5c18c823653175efe9638f5007e865c73d6b416d5b82a8ea895d4"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3295 (2023-2024) — Education: Competency-based education
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-290 SO AS TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT, ESTABLISH, AND PROMULGATE NECESSARY RULES AND REGULATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-360 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR EXEMPTING COMPETENCY-BASED SCHOOLS FROM CERTAIN APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTING COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-1-425, RELATING TO THE STATUTORY ANNUAL SCHOOL CALENDAR AND INSTRUCTION TIME REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-39-100, RELATING TO REQUIRED UNITS FOR A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3295.htm)
2. **02/28/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3295_20240228.htm)
3. **03/01/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3295_20230301.htm)
4. **03/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3295_20240301.htm)
5. **03/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3295_20230329.htm)
6. **03/31/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3295_20230331.htm)
7. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3295_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **114–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **46–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Alexander — primary (person)
- Bradley — primary (person)
- Collins — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-21** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Erickson, Bradley
- **2023-03-01** Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-07** Requests for debate-Rep(s). Beach, May, Killmartin, McCabe, TA Morgan, JL Johnspm, McDaniel, Jefferson, Tedder, JA Moore, Bauer, Bradley, Erickson, Kirby, Cromer, Harris, Magnuson
- **2023-03-08** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Alexander
- **2023-03-08** Debate adjourned
- **2023-03-29** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-29** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-29** Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
- **2023-03-30** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-30** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-30** Referred to Committee on Education `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-31** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-02-28** Committee report: Favorable Education `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-01** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-03-20** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-20** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-03-21** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 142
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 127
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/25385d91-37f5-46dc-a969-5e2e71c2f212`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Seizure Safe Schools Act"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE \"SEIZURE SAFE SCHOOLS ACT\" BY ADDING SECTION 59-10-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CHARTER SCHOOL SHALL ADOPT A SEIZURE TRAINING PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAMS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-80, RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3309"
citation: "South Carolina H 3309 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bradley", "Caskey", "Davis", "Erickson", "Gilliam", "M.M. Smith", "Pope"]
version_count: 7
action_count: 24
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/18d55e29-bec7-4e85-8d1c-2c350f9b4903"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3309&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "272c2b240fdf7321d0d08abf288f86e08ee346a0835a496a4f13c4924c20f084"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3309 (2023-2024) — Seizure Safe Schools Act
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SEIZURE SAFE SCHOOLS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-10-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CHARTER SCHOOL SHALL ADOPT A SEIZURE TRAINING PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAMS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-80, RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3309.htm)
2. **01/24/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3309_20240124.htm)
3. **01/30/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3309_20240130.htm)
4. **01/31/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3309_20240131.htm)
5. **02/28/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3309_20240228.htm)
6. **03/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3309_20240301.htm)
7. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3309_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **42–1** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **114–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Bradley — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Gilliam — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-21** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Erickson, Bradley
- **2023-03-01** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Davis
- **2024-01-24** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-01-25** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Caskey
- **2024-01-30** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith
- **2024-01-30** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-01-30** Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
- **2024-01-31** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-01-31** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-01-31** Referred to Committee on Education `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-31** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-02-28** Committee report: Favorable Education `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-01** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-03-19** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-19** Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-1
- **2024-03-20** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 143
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 07/01/25
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 128
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/18d55e29-bec7-4e85-8d1c-2c350f9b4903`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Child Food and Nutrition Services Study Committee"
description: "A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE \"CHILD FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES STUDY COMMITTEE\", TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE, TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE PREPARE A REPORT WITH FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3312"
citation: "South Carolina H 3312 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["joint resolution"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Chumley", "Cobb-Hunter", "Forrest", "Haddon", "Hixon", "Trantham", "Williams"]
version_count: 10
action_count: 26
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2023-07-06"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/7ed12eec-8345-46c1-8f85-0fa824843f16"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3312&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "e78433e382a021c0d3b853d31553f0be672e907807a1afdb69d83bdcab751f37"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3312 (2023-2024) — Child Food and Nutrition Services Study Committee
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE "CHILD FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES STUDY COMMITTEE", TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE, TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE PREPARE A REPORT WITH FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3312.htm)
2. **02/01/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3312_20230201.htm)
3. **02/07/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3312_20230207.htm)
4. **02/07/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3312_20230207a.htm)
5. **03/15/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3312_20230315.htm)
6. **03/22/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3312_20230322.htm)
7. **03/23/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3312_20230323.htm)
8. **03/27/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3312_20230327.htm)
9. **03/28/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3312_20230328.htm)
10. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3312_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Joint Resolution — **113–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **44–1** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **111–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Chumley — primary (person)
- Cobb-Hunter — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- Haddon — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- Trantham — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-31** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Cobb-Hunter
- **2023-02-01** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-02-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Williams
- **2023-02-07** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-02-07** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-02-07** Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
- **2023-02-08** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-02-08** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-08** Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-15** Committee report: Favorable Agriculture and Natural Resources `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-22** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-22** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-22** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-1
- **2023-03-23** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-23** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-27** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-29** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-03-29** Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-0
- **2023-04-19** Ratified R 13
- **2023-04-25** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-04-27** Effective date 04/25/23
- **2023-07-06** Act No. 89
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/7ed12eec-8345-46c1-8f85-0fa824843f16`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Florence County Register of Deeds"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 30-5-10, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES OF A REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO ADD FLORENCE COUNTY TO THE COUNTIES EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE DUTIES BE PERFORMED BY THE CLERK OF COURT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 30-5-12, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CERTAIN COUNTIES, SO AS TO ADD FLORENCE COUNTY TO THE COUNTIES WHERE THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY APPOINTS THE REGISTER OF DEEDS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3313"
citation: "South Carolina H 3313 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Jordan"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 19
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/bea07050-be0c-416d-8583-8208b7e25e8c"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3313&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "3aae1f68982e2e61c98b0442fc11747545c2095438c0b55d3225e6a11e1d5c9e"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3313 (2023-2024) — Florence County Register of Deeds
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 30-5-10, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES OF A REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO ADD FLORENCE COUNTY TO THE COUNTIES EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE DUTIES BE PERFORMED BY THE CLERK OF COURT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 30-5-12, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CERTAIN COUNTIES, SO AS TO ADD FLORENCE COUNTY TO THE COUNTIES WHERE THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY APPOINTS THE REGISTER OF DEEDS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3313.htm)
2. **04/19/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3313_20230419.htm)
3. **05/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3313_20240501.htm)
4. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3313_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **109–0** (pass) · lower
- to lay on the table Amendment No 1 — **29–15** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Jordan — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-19** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-26** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-26** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
- **2023-04-27** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-27** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-27** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-08** Referred to Subcommittee: M.Johnson (ch), Sabb, Talley, Adams, Devine
- **2024-05-01** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-08** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-05-09** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 205
- **2024-05-21** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 01/01/25
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 197
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/bea07050-be0c-416d-8583-8208b7e25e8c`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Missing person alerts"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-330, RELATING TO THE ENDANGERED PERSON NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SYSTEM ALSO SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING MISSING PERSONS BELIEVED TO BE SUFFERING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SUCH AS AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER THROUGH THE USE OF WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERT NOTIFICATIONS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MESSAGE SIGNS, SLED WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS, AND CERTAIN MEDIA OUTLETS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3340"
citation: "South Carolina H 3340 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bernstein", "Dillard", "Felder", "Henegan", "Howard", "Hyde", "King", "Williams"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 24
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/51e2efb0-75d8-487f-b4ae-078231994a29"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3340&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "c76f9e9657107ed8916d6592864bf3199738a7d7aa9b9886903761473f5d4b60"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3340 (2023-2024) — Missing person alerts
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-330, RELATING TO THE ENDANGERED PERSON NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SYSTEM ALSO SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING MISSING PERSONS BELIEVED TO BE SUFFERING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SUCH AS AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER THROUGH THE USE OF WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERT NOTIFICATIONS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MESSAGE SIGNS, SLED WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS, AND CERTAIN MEDIA OUTLETS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3340.htm)
2. **02/16/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3340_20230216.htm)
3. **02/22/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3340_20230222.htm)
4. **05/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3340_20230509.htm)
5. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3340_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **99–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **42–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Bernstein — primary (person)
- Dillard — primary (person)
- Felder — primary (person)
- Henegan — primary (person)
- Howard — primary (person)
- Hyde — primary (person)
- King — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-12** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hyde
- **2023-01-31** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Felder
- **2023-02-08** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: King
- **2023-02-16** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-02-21** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Howard, Bernstein, Williams
- **2023-02-22** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-02-22** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-02-22** Roll call Yeas-99 Nays-0
- **2023-02-23** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-02-23** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-23** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-01** Referred to Subcommittee: Talley (ch), Matthews, McLeod, Garrett, Gustafson
- **2023-05-09** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-10** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-10** Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-17** Ratified R 79
- **2023-05-19** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/19/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 63
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/51e2efb0-75d8-487f-b4ae-078231994a29`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Towing trucks with fifth-wheel assembly"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-4072 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH VEHICLE OPERATORS UTILIZING FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES MAY TOW AN ADDITIONAL TRAILING VEHICLE. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3355"
citation: "South Carolina H 3355 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Lawson", "Moss"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 23
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/51077b6c-fbed-4f3b-a7c2-216340dd52d3"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3355&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "f3be1a689dde04d955cfcd935a2bd31d3e00238315c59719a8a6099fda682405"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3355 (2023-2024) — Towing trucks with fifth-wheel assembly
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-4072 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH VEHICLE OPERATORS UTILIZING FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES MAY TOW AN ADDITIONAL TRAILING VEHICLE. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3355.htm)
2. **02/22/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3355_20240222.htm)
3. **03/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3355_20240301.htm)
4. **04/26/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3355_20230426.htm)
5. **04/27/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3355_20230427.htm)
6. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3355_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **30–12** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **109–4** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **107–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Lawson — primary (person)
- Moss — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-26** Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-27** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-02** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-02** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-4
- **2023-05-03** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-03** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-03** Referred to Committee on Transportation `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-22** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Transportation `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-02-29** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-02-29** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-29** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-02-29** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2024-03-01** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-20** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-03-20** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 144
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 07/12/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 129
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/51077b6c-fbed-4f3b-a7c2-216340dd52d3`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Center for School Safety and Targeted Violence"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 23 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE CENTER FOR SCHOOL SAFETY AND TARGETED VIOLENCE WITHIN THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3360"
citation: "South Carolina H 3360 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B. Newton", "Bradley", "Caskey", "Erickson", "Felder", "Forrest", "Gilliam", "McCravy", "Mitchell", "Pope", "Williams", "Wooten"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 24
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2023-06-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/55e40e6b-305c-44c9-8d82-33bf767b5b66"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3360&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "0d7e184e8d0c2baa24d53ddfc2d52d760a39c8b5fdb6433d317bbca0dd663721"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3360 (2023-2024) — Center for School Safety and Targeted Violence
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 23 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE CENTER FOR SCHOOL SAFETY AND TARGETED VIOLENCE WITHIN THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3360.htm)
2. **03/01/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3360_20230301.htm)
3. **05/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3360_20230509.htm)
4. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3360_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **40–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **110–1** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- Bradley — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Felder — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- Gilliam — primary (person)
- McCravy — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-15** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Felder
- **2023-02-22** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Williams, Erickson, Bradley
- **2023-03-01** Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-02** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Mitchell
- **2023-03-07** Requests for debate-Rep(s). Beach, Harris, Magnuson, Pace, Oremus, JA Moore, White, Cromer, May, Killmartin, McCabe, TA Morgan, Wheeler, Wetmore
- **2023-03-08** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Forrest, B.Newton, Caskey
- **2023-03-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-08** Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-1
- **2023-03-09** Adopted, sent to Senate `passage`
- **2023-03-14** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-14** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-02** Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Matthews, Rice, Senn, Adams
- **2023-05-09** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-11** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
- **2023-06-14** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-06-14** Ratified R 96
- **2023-06-19** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-06-26** Effective date 06/19/23
- **2023-06-26** Act No. 79
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/55e40e6b-305c-44c9-8d82-33bf767b5b66`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Child Online Safety Act"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 37-1-310 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMERCIAL ENTITY THAT PUBLISHES CERTAIN OBSCENE MATERIAL ONLINE MAY BE HELD LIABLE FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A COMMERCIAL ENTITY TO MAKE A PORNOGRAPHIC WEBSITE AVAILABLE TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY SEEK INJUNCTIVE AND OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3424"
citation: "South Carolina H 3424 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B. Newton", "B.J. Cox", "B.L. Cox", "Bailey", "Ballentine", "Beach", "Blackwell", "Bradley", "Brewer", "Brittain", "Burns", "Calhoon", "Carter", "Chapman", "Chumley", "Connell", "Cromer", "Davis", "Elliott", "Erickson", "Felder", "Forrest", "Gilliam", "Guest", "Guffey", "Haddon", "Hager", "Harris", "Hiott", "Hixon", "Hyde", "J.E. Johnson", "Kilmartin", "Lawson", "Ligon", "Long", "M.M. Smith", "Magnuson", "McCravy", "Mitchell", "Moss", "Murphy", "Nutt", "O'Neal", "Oremus", "Ott", "Pace", "Pope", "Robbins", "Schuessler", "Sessions", "T. Moore", "Taylor", "Vaughan", "W. Newton", "Wheeler", "Willis", "Wooten", "Yow"]
version_count: 9
action_count: 38
vote_count: 4
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/819ed8f0-3b44-4233-829c-0a5a99310f83"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3424&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "f156b1c9072e76a423881fabf3f3311ae944d98882e7d893cbef7cc2bcd4bd3c"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3424 (2023-2024) — Child Online Safety Act
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 37-1-310 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMERCIAL ENTITY THAT PUBLISHES CERTAIN OBSCENE MATERIAL ONLINE MAY BE HELD LIABLE FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A COMMERCIAL ENTITY TO MAKE A PORNOGRAPHIC WEBSITE AVAILABLE TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY SEEK INJUNCTIVE AND OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3424.htm)
2. **01/24/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3424_20240124.htm)
3. **01/31/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3424_20240131.htm)
4. **04/23/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3424_20240423.htm)
5. **05/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3424_20240501.htm)
6. **05/02/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3424_20240502.htm)
7. **05/02/2024-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3424_20240502a.htm)
8. **05/09/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3424_20240509.htm)
9. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3424_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **104–1** (pass) · lower
- Adopt Amendment 1A — **100–1** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **113–1** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- B.J. Cox — primary (person)
- B.L. Cox — primary (person)
- Bailey — primary (person)
- Ballentine — primary (person)
- Beach — primary (person)
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Bradley — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Brittain — primary (person)
- Burns — primary (person)
- Calhoon — primary (person)
- Carter — primary (person)
- Chapman — primary (person)
- Chumley — primary (person)
- Connell — primary (person)
- Cromer — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Elliott — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Felder — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- Gilliam — primary (person)
- Guest — primary (person)
- Guffey — primary (person)
- Haddon — primary (person)
- Hager — primary (person)
- Harris — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- Hyde — primary (person)
- J.E. Johnson — primary (person)
- Kilmartin — primary (person)
- Lawson — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- Long — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Magnuson — primary (person)
- McCravy — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Moss — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Nutt — primary (person)
- O'Neal — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Ott — primary (person)
- Pace — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Schuessler — primary (person)
- Sessions — primary (person)
- T. Moore — primary (person)
- Taylor — primary (person)
- Vaughan — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- Wheeler — primary (person)
- Willis — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-17** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Nutt
- **2023-01-19** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Oremus
- **2024-01-09** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Long, Vaughan, Haddon, Burns, Chumley, Kilmartin, Cromer, O'Neal, Yow, Gilliam, W.Newton
- **2024-01-18** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Guest, Schuessler
- **2024-01-23** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Moss, Magnuson, Harris, Pace
- **2024-01-24** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brittain, Bailey, Robbins, Sessions, Ligon, Felder, B.L.Cox, Guffey
- **2024-01-24** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-01-25** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bradley, Murphy, Brewer, Connell, Hiott, Mitchell, Erickson, Hager, Erickson, B.J.Cox, Blackwell, Wooten, Ballentine, Hyde, Wheeler, Calhoon
- **2024-01-25** Requests for debate-Rep(s). W. Newton, Hiott, McCravy, Felder, T. Moore, Guest, Guffey, Hyde, Nutt, Ligon, Carter, B. Newton, J. Moore, Pope, Bernstein, Forrest, Ott, Gatch, Robbins, Jefferson, Brewer, Murphy, Sandifer
- **2024-01-30** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith, Davis, B.Newton, Elliott, Forrest
- **2024-01-31** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis, Hixon, Taylor, J.E.Johnson, Chapman, Ott
- **2024-01-31** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-01-31** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-01-31** Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-1
- **2024-02-01** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-02-01** Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-1
- **2024-02-01** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-02-01** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-23** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-01** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-01** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-02** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-05-02** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-05-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-08** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-05-09** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-09** Senate amendment amended `amendment-amendment`
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Yeas-100 Nays-1
- **2024-05-09** Returned to Senate with amendments
- **2024-05-09** Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 206
- **2024-05-21** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/21/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 198
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/819ed8f0-3b44-4233-829c-0a5a99310f83`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Saltwater privileges, suspension"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING SECTION 50-5-2545 RELATING TO POINTS AND SUSPENSIONS PRIOR TO THE MARINE RESOURCES ACT OF 2000; BY REPEALING SECTION 50-9-1160 RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF A SUSPENSION OF HUNTING AND FISHING PRIVILEGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-2510, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF SALTWATER PRIVILEGES FOR THE ACCUMULATION OF POINTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE METHOD FOR THE NOTICE OF SUSPENSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-2515, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF SALTWATER PRIVILEGES, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR WRITTEN NOTICE BY UNITED STATES MAIL; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-9-1140, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF HUNTING AND FISHING PRIVILEGES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE METHOD FOR THE NOTICE OF SUSPENSION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 50-9-1150, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF HUNTING AND FISHING PRIVILEGES, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR WRITTEN NOTICE BY UNITED STATES MAIL AND TO PROVIDE FOR A METHOD OF APPEAL. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3433"
citation: "South Carolina H 3433 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Hixon", "W. Newton"]
version_count: 10
action_count: 26
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/8fefeb88-3e72-45f8-86d8-a9d9c634ce16"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3433&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "979edf5790feffa6c6fe2415ac8dade419221efdae06d63c8edeef0bbc4e217a"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3433 (2023-2024) — Saltwater privileges, suspension
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING SECTION 50-5-2545 RELATING TO POINTS AND SUSPENSIONS PRIOR TO THE MARINE RESOURCES ACT OF 2000; BY REPEALING SECTION 50-9-1160 RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF A SUSPENSION OF HUNTING AND FISHING PRIVILEGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-2510, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF SALTWATER PRIVILEGES FOR THE ACCUMULATION OF POINTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE METHOD FOR THE NOTICE OF SUSPENSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-2515, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF SALTWATER PRIVILEGES, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR WRITTEN NOTICE BY UNITED STATES MAIL; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-9-1140, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF HUNTING AND FISHING PRIVILEGES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE METHOD FOR THE NOTICE OF SUSPENSION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 50-9-1150, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF HUNTING AND FISHING PRIVILEGES, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR WRITTEN NOTICE BY UNITED STATES MAIL AND TO PROVIDE FOR A METHOD OF APPEAL. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3433.htm)
2. **03/07/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3433_20230307.htm)
3. **03/08/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3433_20230308.htm)
4. **03/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3433_20230309.htm)
5. **03/13/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3433_20230313.htm)
6. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3433_20230504.htm)
7. **05/05/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3433_20230505.htm)
8. **05/10/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3433_20230510.htm)
9. **05/11/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3433_20230511.htm)
10. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3433_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **98–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **114–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Hixon — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-07** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-09** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-09** Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
- **2023-03-13** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-15** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-15** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-15** Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Fish, Game and Forestry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-05** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-10** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-10** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-10** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-11** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-16** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-16** Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-0
- **2023-05-17** Ratified R 80
- **2023-05-19** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/19/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 64
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/8fefeb88-3e72-45f8-86d8-a9d9c634ce16`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Trafficking in Fentanyl"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-190, RELATING TO SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-370, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO ADD AN OFFENSE FOR TRAFFICKING IN FENTANYL; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-370, RELATING TO NARCOTICS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALITIES, SO AS TO ADD TRAFFICKING IN FENTANYL; BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-393 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM \"DRUG PARAPHERNALIA\" DOES NOT INCLUDE CERTAIN TESTING EQUIPMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-379 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN DRUG-RELATED CRIMES TO POSSESS A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION WITHIN THIS STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3503"
citation: "South Carolina H 3503 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B. Newton", "B.J. Cox", "Bailey", "Blackwell", "Brewer", "Burns", "Calhoon", "Carter", "Caskey", "Chapman", "Chumley", "Connell", "Davis", "Felder", "Forrest", "Gilliam", "Guffey", "Haddon", "Hager", "Hiott", "Hixon", "Landing", "Lawson", "Leber", "Ligon", "M.M. Smith", "McCravy", "Mitchell", "Murphy", "Neese", "O'Neal", "Oremus", "Pedalino", "Pope", "Robbins", "S. Jones", "Sessions", "Taylor", "Thayer", "Trantham", "Vaughan", "W. Newton", "West", "Whitmire", "Willis", "Wooten", "Yow"]
version_count: 11
action_count: 35
vote_count: 5
first_action: "2022-12-08"
last_action: "2023-06-17"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/3ccaa503-6d9d-4f8b-ada6-4f7b02645f01"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3503&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "b305d4430f5d66526610376827b246f8eb19c9bd1e800b3ebea1ce91d62d4c62"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3503 (2023-2024) — Trafficking in Fentanyl
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-190, RELATING TO SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-370, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO ADD AN OFFENSE FOR TRAFFICKING IN FENTANYL; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-370, RELATING TO NARCOTICS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALITIES, SO AS TO ADD TRAFFICKING IN FENTANYL; BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-393 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM "DRUG PARAPHERNALIA" DOES NOT INCLUDE CERTAIN TESTING EQUIPMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-379 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN DRUG-RELATED CRIMES TO POSSESS A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION WITHIN THIS STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3503.htm)
2. **01/25/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3503_20230125.htm)
3. **02/01/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3503_20230201.htm)
4. **02/01/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3503_20230201a.htm)
5. **05/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3503_20230509.htm)
6. **05/10/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3503_20230510.htm)
7. **05/11/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3503_20230511.htm)
8. **05/12/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3503_20230512.htm)
9. **05/23/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3503_20230523.htm)
10. **05/26/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3503_20230526.htm)
11. **12/08/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3503_20221208.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **96–21** (pass) · lower
- to lay on the table — **11–34** (fail) · upper
- 3rd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **103–1** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 4 — **71–43** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- B.J. Cox — primary (person)
- Bailey — primary (person)
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Burns — primary (person)
- Calhoon — primary (person)
- Carter — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Chapman — primary (person)
- Chumley — primary (person)
- Connell — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Felder — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- Gilliam — primary (person)
- Guffey — primary (person)
- Haddon — primary (person)
- Hager — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- Landing — primary (person)
- Lawson — primary (person)
- Leber — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- McCravy — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Neese — primary (person)
- O'Neal — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Pedalino — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- S. Jones — primary (person)
- Sessions — primary (person)
- Taylor — primary (person)
- Thayer — primary (person)
- Trantham — primary (person)
- Vaughan — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
- Whitmire — primary (person)
- Willis — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-08** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-08** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-19** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Vaughan, Robbins, B.J.Cox, M.M.Smith, Davis
- **2023-01-24** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brewer, Murphy
- **2023-01-25** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Whitmire, Ligon, Felder, Yow, Mitchell, Hager, Connell
- **2023-01-25** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-01-26** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Carter, West
- **2023-01-26** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-01-31** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Calhoon, B.Newton, Neese, Landing, Blackwell
- **2023-01-31** Requests for debate-Rep(s). JE Johnson, Rutherford, Forrest, Pope, Bamberg, Hixon, Sessions, Guffey, B Newton, MM Smith, Brittain, Blackwell, Thayer, Hardee, McCravy, Hiott, Hosey, Hart, Mitchell, Guest, Lawson, Gilliam, Yow
- **2023-02-01** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pedalino, Willis, W.Newton
- **2023-02-01** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-02-01** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-02-01** Roll call Yeas-96 Nays-21
- **2023-02-02** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-02-02** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-02** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Matthews, Rice, Senn, Adams
- **2023-05-09** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-10** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-11** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-11** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-12** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-23** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-23** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-23** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2023-05-26** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-06-07** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-06-07** Roll call Yeas-103 Nays-1
- **2023-06-14** Ratified R 97
- **2023-06-15** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-06-17** Effective date 6/15/23
- **2023-06-17** Act No. 72
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/3ccaa503-6d9d-4f8b-ada6-4f7b02645f01`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Motor vehicle financial responsibility"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-286, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF LICENSES OR PERMITS OR THE DENIAL OF ISSUANCE OF LICENSES OR PERMITS TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE WHO DRIVE MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A CERTAIN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE PERSONS, AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF NOTICES OF SUSPENSIONS, MAY ENROLL IN THE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THE PERIOD OF TIME THE IGNITION INTERLOCK MUST BE MAINTAINED ON TEMPORARY ALCOHOL LICENSES, TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN PERSONS CAN OBTAIN TEMPORARY ALCOHOL LICENSES WITHOUT INTERLOCK RESTRICTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE, IF SUSPENSIONS ARE UPHELD, THE PERSONS MUST ENROLL IN THE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE PROGRAM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2951, RELATING TO SUSPENSIONS OF LICENSES FOR THE REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTING OR FOR CERTAIN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE PERSONS MAY ENROLL IN THE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE PROGRAM AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF THE NOTICES OF SUSPENSION, TO PROVIDE FEES ASSESSED UNDER THIS PROVISION MUST BE HELD IN TRUST UNTIL THE FINAL DISPOSITIONS OF CONTESTED HEARINGS, TO PROVIDE IF SUSPENSIONS ARE UPHELD AT CONTESTED HEARINGS, THE PERSONS MUST ENROLL IN THE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE IF THE SUSPENSIONS ARE OVERTURNED, THE FEES MUST BE REIMBURSED TO THE PERSONS AND THEIR DRIVING PRIVILEGES MUST BE REINSTATED. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3518"
citation: "South Carolina H 3518 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Felder", "Williams"]
version_count: 17
action_count: 35
vote_count: 4
first_action: "2022-12-15"
last_action: "2024-05-20"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/a20e2f03-2bfc-44dd-8c0f-c5b05fab583c"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3518&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "dfa6ccc93ad0a1b01045649c8f40a474b551ca5d11124760302c7e7d98f92824"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3518 (2023-2024) — Motor vehicle financial responsibility
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-286, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF LICENSES OR PERMITS OR THE DENIAL OF ISSUANCE OF LICENSES OR PERMITS TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE WHO DRIVE MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A CERTAIN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE PERSONS, AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF NOTICES OF SUSPENSIONS, MAY ENROLL IN THE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THE PERIOD OF TIME THE IGNITION INTERLOCK MUST BE MAINTAINED ON TEMPORARY ALCOHOL LICENSES, TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN PERSONS CAN OBTAIN TEMPORARY ALCOHOL LICENSES WITHOUT INTERLOCK RESTRICTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE, IF SUSPENSIONS ARE UPHELD, THE PERSONS MUST ENROLL IN THE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE PROGRAM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2951, RELATING TO SUSPENSIONS OF LICENSES FOR THE REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTING OR FOR CERTAIN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE PERSONS MAY ENROLL IN THE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE PROGRAM AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF THE NOTICES OF SUSPENSION, TO PROVIDE FEES ASSESSED UNDER THIS PROVISION MUST BE HELD IN TRUST UNTIL THE FINAL DISPOSITIONS OF CONTESTED HEARINGS, TO PROVIDE IF SUSPENSIONS ARE UPHELD AT CONTESTED HEARINGS, THE PERSONS MUST ENROLL IN THE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE IF THE SUSPENSIONS ARE OVERTURNED, THE FEES MUST BE REIMBURSED TO THE PERSONS AND THEIR DRIVING PRIVILEGES MUST BE REINSTATED. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3518.htm)
2. **02/01/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20230201.htm)
3. **02/07/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20230207.htm)
4. **02/08/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20230208.htm)
5. **02/21/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20240221.htm)
6. **02/23/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20240223.htm)
7. **03/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20230309.htm)
8. **03/13/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20230313.htm)
9. **03/13/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20230313a.htm)
10. **03/14/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20230314.htm)
11. **03/28/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20230328.htm)
12. **03/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20230329.htm)
13. **03/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20230330.htm)
14. **04/03/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20230403.htm)
15. **05/11/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20230511.htm)
16. **05/12/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20230512.htm)
17. **12/15/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3518_20221215.htm)
## Votes
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **98–3** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 3 — **76–37** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **107–2** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Felder — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-15** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-15** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-01** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-02-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Williams
- **2023-02-07** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-02-07** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-02-07** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-2
- **2023-02-08** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-30** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-02-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-02-08** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-08** Referred to Committee on Transportation `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-09** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Transportation `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-13** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-14** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-28** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-28** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-29** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-30** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-03** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-11** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-12** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-02-21** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-02-23** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-02-28** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-28** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2024-02-29** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-20** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-03-20** Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-3
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 145
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-20** Effective date 05/19/24
- **2024-05-20** Act No. 130
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/a20e2f03-2bfc-44dd-8c0f-c5b05fab583c`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Bond Reform"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-270 SO AS TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL OFFENSE PUNISHABLE BY UP TO FIVE YEARS IF A PERSON COMMITS A SUBSEQUENT VIOLENT CRIME WHILE SUBJECT TO A BOND ORDER OR PRETRIAL RELEASE ORDER FOR A PREVIOUS VIOLENT CRIME; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-15, RELATING TO CASH DEPOSITS IN LIEU OF BOND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE COURT FINDS THAT A DEFENDANT MAY BE RELEASED ON BOND WHO HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH A VIOLENT OFFENSE OR ANY FELONY OFFENSE INVOLVING A FIREARM WHILE OUT ON BOND OR OTHER PRETRIAL RELEASE, THE BOND MUST BE SET AT THE FULL UNITED STATES CASH CURRENCY BOND RATHER THAN TEN PERCENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-30, RELATING TO MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO INCLUDE WHETHER A PERSON IS CURRENTLY OUT ON BOND FOR ANOTHER OFFENSE; BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-35 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR COURT-ORDERED ELECTRONIC MONITORING IN LIEU OF SETTING BOND OR AS AN ADDITIONAL CONDITION OF BOND; BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-37 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS REGARDING ELECTRONIC MONITORING AND TO PROVIDE PARAMETERS FOR WHICH AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING AGENCY MUST OPERATE WITHIN; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-55, RELATING TO RECONSIDERATION OF BOND BY THE CIRCUIT COURT SET BY A SUMMARY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFENDANT MUST BE ADVISED OF HIS RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES RELATED TO SPEEDY TRIALS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION OF PREVIOUS BOND IF A PERSON COMMITS A VIOLENT OFFENSE OR A FELONY OFFENSE INVOLVING A FIREARM WHICH WAS COMMITTED WHILE THE PERSON WAS ALREADY OUT ON BOND FOR A PREVIOUS VIOLENT OFFENSE OR FELONY OFFENSE INVOLVING A FIREARM, TO REQUIRE A FULL BOND UNDER CERTAIN REPEAT OFFENDER CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE CONFORMING PROCEDURES; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-5-510, RELATING TO BAIL AND BOND HEARINGS AND CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO INCLUDE WHETHER A PERSON IS CURRENTLY OUT ON BOND FOR ANOTHER OFFENSE; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-40, RELATING TO THE COMPUTATION OF TIME SERVED BY PRISONERS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED PRIOR TO TRIAL AND SENTENCING WHEN THE PRISONER COMMITTED A SUBSEQUENT CRIME WHILE OUT ON BOND OR HAD BOND REVOKED ON ANY CHARGE PRIOR TO TRIAL OR PLEA; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-425, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF TAMPERING WITH AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE, SO AS TO DELETE AN UNNECESSARY DEFINITION AND EXEMPT CERTAIN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS FROM THE PURVIEW OF THE STATUTE; BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-500 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRETRIAL REFORM COMMISSION, PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, AND TERMINATE THE COMMISSION ON A DATE CERTAIN; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-10, RELATING TO DEFINTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CHAPTER ON BAIL BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF \"SURETY BONDSMAN\" AND DEFINE THE TERM \"ELECTRONIC MONITORING\"; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-50, RELATING TO SURETY RELIEVED ON BOND, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE REGARDING NONPAYMENT OF PREMIUM FEES ALONE NOT BEING SUFFICIENT TO WARRANT IMMEDIATE INCARCERATION OF THE DEFENDANT; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-70, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF BENCH WARRANTS FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATUTE TO APPLY MORE BROADLY WHEN A DEFENDANT VIOLATES THE CONDITIONS OF BOND AND REVISE TIME FRAMES PROVIDED FOR THE NOTICE OF THE BENCH WARRANT; BY ADDING SECTION 38-53-84 SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE APPROPRIATE SOLICITOR IF A DEFENDANT VIOLATES AN ORDER FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING, TO PROVIDE FOR RELIEF FROM THE BOND IF THE DEFENDANT FAILS TO PAY FOR THE MONITORING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR POSSIBLE REVOCATION OF A BONDSMAN'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-170, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS BY BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PAYMENT PROCEDURES AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-310, RELATING TO WRITTEN BAIL BOND REPORTS THAT MUST BE FILED EACH MONTH WITH THE CLERK OF COURT, SO AS TO INCLUDE CURRENT DATA RETAINED AS AN EXPRESS CONDITION OF BOND, AND TO ALLOW FOR THE USE OF A DATA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM IN LIEU OF THE WRITTEN REPORT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-53-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON ENGAGED IN ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF A DEFENDANT CHARGED WITH A VIOLENT OFFENSE TO REPORT TO THE COURT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IF THE DEFENDANT HAS CONTACT WITH THE ALLEGED VICTIM. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3532"
citation: "South Carolina H 3532 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B. Newton", "B.L. Cox", "Bailey", "Blackwell", "Burns", "Carter", "Chapman", "Chumley", "Cromer", "Davis", "G.M. Smith", "Gilliam", "Haddon", "Hardee", "Hiott", "Hixon", "J.E. Johnson", "Landing", "Leber", "Ligon", "M.M. Smith", "McCravy", "Mitchell", "O'Neal", "Oremus", "Pace", "Pope", "Taylor", "Thayer", "W. Newton", "West", "Wooten", "Yow"]
version_count: 14
action_count: 55
vote_count: 12
first_action: "2022-12-15"
last_action: "2023-06-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/4975b1eb-78c9-4a21-9cae-98a4ff7df02f"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3532&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "ce23eb2098e06beaeaa549724408849e1446dae9874a89b4da3bb358952c77f0"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3532 (2023-2024) — Bond Reform
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-270 SO AS TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL OFFENSE PUNISHABLE BY UP TO FIVE YEARS IF A PERSON COMMITS A SUBSEQUENT VIOLENT CRIME WHILE SUBJECT TO A BOND ORDER OR PRETRIAL RELEASE ORDER FOR A PREVIOUS VIOLENT CRIME; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-15, RELATING TO CASH DEPOSITS IN LIEU OF BOND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE COURT FINDS THAT A DEFENDANT MAY BE RELEASED ON BOND WHO HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH A VIOLENT OFFENSE OR ANY FELONY OFFENSE INVOLVING A FIREARM WHILE OUT ON BOND OR OTHER PRETRIAL RELEASE, THE BOND MUST BE SET AT THE FULL UNITED STATES CASH CURRENCY BOND RATHER THAN TEN PERCENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-30, RELATING TO MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO INCLUDE WHETHER A PERSON IS CURRENTLY OUT ON BOND FOR ANOTHER OFFENSE; BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-35 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR COURT-ORDERED ELECTRONIC MONITORING IN LIEU OF SETTING BOND OR AS AN ADDITIONAL CONDITION OF BOND; BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-37 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS REGARDING ELECTRONIC MONITORING AND TO PROVIDE PARAMETERS FOR WHICH AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING AGENCY MUST OPERATE WITHIN; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-55, RELATING TO RECONSIDERATION OF BOND BY THE CIRCUIT COURT SET BY A SUMMARY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFENDANT MUST BE ADVISED OF HIS RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES RELATED TO SPEEDY TRIALS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION OF PREVIOUS BOND IF A PERSON COMMITS A VIOLENT OFFENSE OR A FELONY OFFENSE INVOLVING A FIREARM WHICH WAS COMMITTED WHILE THE PERSON WAS ALREADY OUT ON BOND FOR A PREVIOUS VIOLENT OFFENSE OR FELONY OFFENSE INVOLVING A FIREARM, TO REQUIRE A FULL BOND UNDER CERTAIN REPEAT OFFENDER CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE CONFORMING PROCEDURES; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-5-510, RELATING TO BAIL AND BOND HEARINGS AND CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO INCLUDE WHETHER A PERSON IS CURRENTLY OUT ON BOND FOR ANOTHER OFFENSE; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-40, RELATING TO THE COMPUTATION OF TIME SERVED BY PRISONERS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED PRIOR TO TRIAL AND SENTENCING WHEN THE PRISONER COMMITTED A SUBSEQUENT CRIME WHILE OUT ON BOND OR HAD BOND REVOKED ON ANY CHARGE PRIOR TO TRIAL OR PLEA; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-425, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF TAMPERING WITH AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE, SO AS TO DELETE AN UNNECESSARY DEFINITION AND EXEMPT CERTAIN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS FROM THE PURVIEW OF THE STATUTE; BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-500 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRETRIAL REFORM COMMISSION, PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, AND TERMINATE THE COMMISSION ON A DATE CERTAIN; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-10, RELATING TO DEFINTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CHAPTER ON BAIL BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "SURETY BONDSMAN" AND DEFINE THE TERM "ELECTRONIC MONITORING"; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-50, RELATING TO SURETY RELIEVED ON BOND, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE REGARDING NONPAYMENT OF PREMIUM FEES ALONE NOT BEING SUFFICIENT TO WARRANT IMMEDIATE INCARCERATION OF THE DEFENDANT; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-70, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF BENCH WARRANTS FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATUTE TO APPLY MORE BROADLY WHEN A DEFENDANT VIOLATES THE CONDITIONS OF BOND AND REVISE TIME FRAMES PROVIDED FOR THE NOTICE OF THE BENCH WARRANT; BY ADDING SECTION 38-53-84 SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE APPROPRIATE SOLICITOR IF A DEFENDANT VIOLATES AN ORDER FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING, TO PROVIDE FOR RELIEF FROM THE BOND IF THE DEFENDANT FAILS TO PAY FOR THE MONITORING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR POSSIBLE REVOCATION OF A BONDSMAN'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-170, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS BY BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PAYMENT PROCEDURES AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-310, RELATING TO WRITTEN BAIL BOND REPORTS THAT MUST BE FILED EACH MONTH WITH THE CLERK OF COURT, SO AS TO INCLUDE CURRENT DATA RETAINED AS AN EXPRESS CONDITION OF BOND, AND TO ALLOW FOR THE USE OF A DATA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM IN LIEU OF THE WRITTEN REPORT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-53-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON ENGAGED IN ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF A DEFENDANT CHARGED WITH A VIOLENT OFFENSE TO REPORT TO THE COURT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IF THE DEFENDANT HAS CONTACT WITH THE ALLEGED VICTIM. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3532.htm)
2. **02/23/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3532_20230223.htm)
3. **02/28/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3532_20230228.htm)
4. **02/28/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3532_20230228a.htm)
5. **03/01/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3532_20230301.htm)
6. **03/02/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3532_20230302.htm)
7. **03/02/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3532_20230302a.htm)
8. **03/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3532_20230330.htm)
9. **04/13/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3532_20230413.htm)
10. **04/17/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3532_20230417.htm)
11. **04/19/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3532_20230419.htm)
12. **04/26/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3532_20230426.htm)
13. **06/14/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3532_20230614.htm)
14. **12/15/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3532_20221215.htm)
## Votes
- Table Amendment 5 — **78–24** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 10 — **57–52** (pass) · lower
- Adopt Amendment 1A — **110–1** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 7 — **76–27** (pass) · lower
- Adopt Free Conference Report — **89–16** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **93–13** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 4 — **75–25** (pass) · lower
- to adopt the free conference report — **36–0** (pass) · upper
- Grant Free Conference Powers — **105–0** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 9 — **81–27** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **92–20** (pass) · lower
- 3rd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- B.L. Cox — primary (person)
- Bailey — primary (person)
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Burns — primary (person)
- Carter — primary (person)
- Chapman — primary (person)
- Chumley — primary (person)
- Cromer — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Gilliam — primary (person)
- Haddon — primary (person)
- Hardee — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- J.E. Johnson — primary (person)
- Landing — primary (person)
- Leber — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- McCravy — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- O'Neal — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Pace — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Taylor — primary (person)
- Thayer — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-15** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-15** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-18** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Carter
- **2023-01-19** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: W.Newton, M.M.Smith, Davis, Pace, B.L.Cox
- **2023-01-24** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gilliam
- **2023-02-02** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Thayer
- **2023-02-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bailey, Hardee, Blackwell
- **2023-02-14** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Leber
- **2023-02-23** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-02-23** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Mitchell
- **2023-02-28** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Chumley, Ligon, Hiott
- **2023-02-28** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-02-28** Requests for debate-Rep(s). Hiott, B Newman, Hixon, Forrest, Carter, Felder, Ligon, Lawson, McCravy, Nutt, Brittain, Pace, Ott, Kirby, Anderson, Robbins, Calhoon, May, Murphy, Sandifer, Garvin
- **2023-02-28** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow
- **2023-03-01** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Landing, Hixon, Taylor, Oremus, Cromer, J.E.Johnson
- **2023-03-01** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-01** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-01** Roll call Yeas-92 Nays-20
- **2023-03-02** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-02** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-02** Roll call Yeas-93 Nays-13
- **2023-03-02** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-02** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-02** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-30** Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
- **2023-03-30** Special order, set for March 30, 2023
- **2023-04-11** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-12** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-12** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-12** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2023-04-17** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-19** Debate adjourned
- **2023-04-20** Debate adjourned
- **2023-04-26** Senate amendment amended `amendment-amendment`
- **2023-04-26** Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-1
- **2023-04-26** Returned to Senate with amendments
- **2023-05-02** Non-concurrence in House amendment
- **2023-05-03** House insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Reps. JE Johnson, Robbins, Wetmore
- **2023-05-03** Conference committee appointed Malloy, Hembree, Adams
- **2023-06-14** Free conference powers granted
- **2023-06-14** Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0
- **2023-06-14** Free conference committee appointed JE Johnson, Robbins, Wetmore
- **2023-06-14** Free conference report received and adopted
- **2023-06-14** Roll call Yeas-89 Nays-16
- **2023-06-14** Free conference powers granted
- **2023-06-14** Free conference committee appointed Malloy, Hembree, Adams
- **2023-06-14** Free conference report received and adopted
- **2023-06-14** Roll call Ayes-36 Nays-0
- **2023-06-14** Ordered enrolled for ratification
- **2023-06-14** Ratified R 98
- **2023-06-20** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-06-26** Effective date See Act for Effective Date
- **2023-06-26** Act No. 83
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/4975b1eb-78c9-4a21-9cae-98a4ff7df02f`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Harvest reporting"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-546, RELATING TO ELECTRONIC HARVEST REPORTING, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO BIG GAMES SPECIES AND TO OUTLINE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PERSON WHO TAKES A BIG GAME CARCASS FOR PROCESSING AND OF THE PROCESSOR; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-320, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF TAGS FOR HUNTING AND TAKING DEER, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THE ELECTRONIC HARVEST REPORTING SYSTEM; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-390, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORITY OF GAME ZONES, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THE ELECTRONIC HARVEST REPORTING SYSTEM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 50-9-1120, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO BIG GAME SPECIES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3538"
citation: "South Carolina H 3538 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Forrest", "Haddon", "Hixon", "Kirby", "Nutt"]
version_count: 7
action_count: 26
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2022-12-15"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/90727f73-2a17-46e4-b761-bd4af3abb7b3"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3538&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "7e4577a628a20d203195385fd254d164aebcf518d9a3b36d77517073d6df2af4"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
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retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3538 (2023-2024) — Harvest reporting
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-546, RELATING TO ELECTRONIC HARVEST REPORTING, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO BIG GAMES SPECIES AND TO OUTLINE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PERSON WHO TAKES A BIG GAME CARCASS FOR PROCESSING AND OF THE PROCESSOR; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-320, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF TAGS FOR HUNTING AND TAKING DEER, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THE ELECTRONIC HARVEST REPORTING SYSTEM; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-390, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORITY OF GAME ZONES, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THE ELECTRONIC HARVEST REPORTING SYSTEM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 50-9-1120, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO BIG GAME SPECIES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3538.htm)
2. **02/01/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3538_20230201.htm)
3. **02/02/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3538_20230202.htm)
4. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3538_20230504.htm)
5. **05/05/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3538_20230505.htm)
6. **05/10/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3538_20230510.htm)
7. **12/15/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3538_20221215.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **112–0** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **106–0** (pass) · lower
- 3rd Reading — **42–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Forrest — primary (person)
- Haddon — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- Kirby — primary (person)
- Nutt — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-15** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-15** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-01** Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-02-02** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kirby
- **2023-02-02** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-02-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Forrest
- **2023-02-07** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-02-07** Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
- **2023-02-08** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-02-08** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-08** Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Fish, Game and Forestry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-05** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-10** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-10** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-10** Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Yeas-106 Nays-0
- **2023-05-17** Ratified R 81
- **2023-05-19** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 07/01/24
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 65
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/90727f73-2a17-46e4-b761-bd4af3abb7b3`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Adoption"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-9-750, RELATING TO FINAL ADOPTION HEARINGS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE MANDATORY NINETY-DAY WAITING PERIOD TO FINALIZE AN ADOPTION; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 63-7-1710, 63-7-2530, 63-9-710, AND 63-7-1660, ALL RELATING TO CHILD PERMANENCY PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO EXPEDITE PERMANENCY FOR CHILDREN IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-40, RELATING TO INFANT SAFE HAVENS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PERMANENCY PLANNING HEARING AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING TO OCCUR IN THE SAME PROCEEDING, WITH EXCEPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-9-30, RELATING TO TERMS DEFINED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA ADOPTION ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF \"SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD\"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-1700, RELATING TO PERMANENCY PLANNING, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO PROMOTE TIMELY PERMANENCE FOR CHILDREN IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3553"
citation: "South Carolina H 3553 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B. Newton", "Brewer", "Burns", "Crawford", "Cromer", "Davis", "Erickson", "G.M. Smith", "Hewitt", "Hiott", "Hixon", "Landing", "M.M. Smith", "Magnuson", "McCravy", "Mitchell", "Oremus", "Pace", "Pope", "Robbins", "S. Jones", "T. Moore", "W. Newton", "Weeks", "West", "Wheeler", "White", "Yow"]
version_count: 8
action_count: 34
vote_count: 4
first_action: "2022-12-15"
last_action: "2023-06-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/051f2376-0b39-45a4-bf3c-56ca9342a185"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3553&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "d14e9225c118bea0b328ea0d34904b8a53483df491291f7dae610a2ad71e0545"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3553 (2023-2024) — Adoption
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-9-750, RELATING TO FINAL ADOPTION HEARINGS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE MANDATORY NINETY-DAY WAITING PERIOD TO FINALIZE AN ADOPTION; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 63-7-1710, 63-7-2530, 63-9-710, AND 63-7-1660, ALL RELATING TO CHILD PERMANENCY PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO EXPEDITE PERMANENCY FOR CHILDREN IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-40, RELATING TO INFANT SAFE HAVENS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PERMANENCY PLANNING HEARING AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING TO OCCUR IN THE SAME PROCEEDING, WITH EXCEPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-9-30, RELATING TO TERMS DEFINED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA ADOPTION ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-1700, RELATING TO PERMANENCY PLANNING, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO PROMOTE TIMELY PERMANENCE FOR CHILDREN IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3553.htm)
2. **1/31/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3553_20230131.htm)
3. **12/15/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3553_20221215.htm)
4. **3/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3553_20230329.htm)
5. **5/10/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3553_20230510.htm)
6. **5/11/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3553_20230511.htm)
7. **5/12/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3553_20230512.htm)
8. **5/9/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3553_20230509.htm)
## Votes
- 3rd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **107–0** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **104–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **104–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Burns — primary (person)
- Crawford — primary (person)
- Cromer — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Hewitt — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- Landing — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Magnuson — primary (person)
- McCravy — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Pace — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- S. Jones — primary (person)
- T. Moore — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- Weeks — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
- Wheeler — primary (person)
- White — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-15** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-15** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-12** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: S.Jones, White
- **2023-01-18** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hixon, Hiott
- **2023-01-19** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Oremus, M.M.Smith
- **2023-01-31** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-02-01** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Landing
- **2023-03-28** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: W.Newton
- **2023-03-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins, Brewer
- **2023-03-29** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-30** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Cromer, Weeks, Wheeler
- **2023-04-04** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Magnuson, Yow, Pope
- **2023-04-04** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-04** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2023-04-05** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-0
- **2023-04-05** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-05** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-20** Referred to Subcommittee: Talley (ch), Matthews, McLeod, Garrett, Gustafson
- **2023-05-09** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-10** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-11** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-11** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-12** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-23** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-23** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2023-06-07** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-06-07** Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-0
- **2023-06-14** Ratified R 99
- **2023-06-19** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-06-26** Effective date 06/19/23
- **2023-06-26** Act No. 80
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/051f2376-0b39-45a4-bf3c-56ca9342a185`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Sales Tax Exemption"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3563"
citation: "South Carolina H 3563 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bauer", "Beach", "Cobb-Hunter", "Collins", "Cromer", "Dillard", "Hart", "Henderson-Myers", "Henegan", "J.L. Johnson", "Oremus", "Pace", "Trantham", "W. Jones", "Wheeler", "Williams"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 23
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2022-12-15"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/25108dff-8f93-4483-8a33-9cf9d6ba2d1a"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3563&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "f45121e6666a1d8710a5e3d8f0a6137459265a305956430de35648c15e437ace"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3563 (2023-2024) — Sales Tax Exemption
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3563.htm)
2. **03/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3563_20230330.htm)
3. **04/24/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3563_20240424.htm)
4. **12/15/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3563_20221215.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **114–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **46–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Bauer — primary (person)
- Beach — primary (person)
- Cobb-Hunter — primary (person)
- Collins — primary (person)
- Cromer — primary (person)
- Dillard — primary (person)
- Hart — primary (person)
- Henderson-Myers — primary (person)
- Henegan — primary (person)
- J.L. Johnson — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Pace — primary (person)
- Trantham — primary (person)
- W. Jones — primary (person)
- Wheeler — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-15** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-15** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-28** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Collins, Bauer
- **2023-03-30** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Dillard, W.Jones
- **2023-03-30** Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-04** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Wheeler
- **2023-04-05** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hart, J.L.Johnson, Henegan, Williams, Trantham, Oremus, Cromer, Beach, Henderson-Myers
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
- **2023-04-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-06** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-06** Referred to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-24** Polled out of committee Finance
- **2024-04-24** Committee report: Favorable Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-04-30** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-04-30** Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
- **2024-05-01** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 146
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 131
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/25108dff-8f93-4483-8a33-9cf9d6ba2d1a`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Gavin's Law, Sextortion"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING \"GAVIN'S LAW\" BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-430 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSES OF \"SEXUAL EXTORTION\" AND \"AGGRAVATED SEXUAL EXTORTION\", TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3583"
citation: "South Carolina H 3583 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Alexander", "Anderson", "Atkinson", "B. Newton", "B.L. Cox", "Bailey", "Ballentine", "Bauer", "Beach", "Blackwell", "Brewer", "Calhoon", "Carter", "Caskey", "Chapman", "Cobb-Hunter", "Cromer", "Davis", "Erickson", "Felder", "G.M. Smith", "Gilliam", "Gilliard", "Guest", "Guffey", "Haddon", "Hartnett", "Henegan", "Hewitt", "Hiott", "J.E. Johnson", "J.L. Johnson", "Jefferson", "Jordan", "King", "Landing", "Lawson", "Leber", "Ligon", "M.M. Smith", "McCravy", "McDaniel", "Mitchell", "Moss", "Murphy", "Neese", "Nutt", "O'Neal", "Oremus", "Pace", "Pedalino", "Pope", "Robbins", "S. Jones", "Schuessler", "Sessions", "T. Moore", "Taylor", "Trantham", "Vaughan", "W. Jones", "W. Newton", "Weeks", "White", "Williams", "Willis", "Wooten"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 49
vote_count: 4
first_action: "2022-12-15"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/47c1364f-d3f1-48b9-a009-8e78249c5602"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3583&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "7993c7292a14f7e23d32496042150756fdcf2e8ca6aa2ca8cadf28a061d4f9ed"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3583 (2023-2024) — Gavin's Law, Sextortion
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING "GAVIN'S LAW" BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-430 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSES OF "SEXUAL EXTORTION" AND "AGGRAVATED SEXUAL EXTORTION", TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3583.htm)
2. **12/15/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3583_20221215.htm)
3. **4/19/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3583_20230419.htm)
4. **4/26/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3583_20230426.htm)
5. **5/11/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3583_20230511.htm)
6. **5/9/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3583_20230509.htm)
## Votes
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **100–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **113–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **107–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Alexander — primary (person)
- Anderson — primary (person)
- Atkinson — primary (person)
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- B.L. Cox — primary (person)
- Bailey — primary (person)
- Ballentine — primary (person)
- Bauer — primary (person)
- Beach — primary (person)
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Calhoon — primary (person)
- Carter — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Chapman — primary (person)
- Cobb-Hunter — primary (person)
- Cromer — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Felder — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Gilliam — primary (person)
- Gilliard — primary (person)
- Guest — primary (person)
- Guffey — primary (person)
- Haddon — primary (person)
- Hartnett — primary (person)
- Henegan — primary (person)
- Hewitt — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- J.E. Johnson — primary (person)
- J.L. Johnson — primary (person)
- Jefferson — primary (person)
- Jordan — primary (person)
- King — primary (person)
- Landing — primary (person)
- Lawson — primary (person)
- Leber — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- McCravy — primary (person)
- McDaniel — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Moss — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Neese — primary (person)
- Nutt — primary (person)
- O'Neal — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Pace — primary (person)
- Pedalino — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- S. Jones — primary (person)
- Schuessler — primary (person)
- Sessions — primary (person)
- T. Moore — primary (person)
- Taylor — primary (person)
- Trantham — primary (person)
- Vaughan — primary (person)
- W. Jones — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- Weeks — primary (person)
- White — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
- Willis — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-15** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-15** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-12** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sessions
- **2023-01-18** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Anderson
- **2023-01-19** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Taylor, Carter, Brewer, Murphy
- **2023-01-24** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White, Guest, Mitchell, Pedalino, Oremus, Wooten, Caskey, Leber
- **2023-01-25** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Landing, Chapman
- **2023-02-01** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Vaughan
- **2023-02-02** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hiott, Gilliam
- **2023-02-14** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Cromer
- **2023-02-23** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Felder, B.L.Cox, Moss, T.Moore, Beach, J.L.Johnson
- **2023-04-01** Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: Felder
- **2023-02-23** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hartnett, Bauer, Schuessler, Bailey, Neese
- **2023-03-01** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: W.Newton, Jordan, Hewitt
- **2023-03-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: King, Gilliard, Williams, Jefferson, Weeks
- **2023-03-14** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Trantham, Nutt, McCravy
- **2023-03-28** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Felder
- **2023-03-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins, Ballentine
- **2023-03-30** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Calhoon, M.M.Smith, Davis
- **2023-04-04** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Cobb-Hunter
- **2023-04-05** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henegan, G.M.Smith, Atkinson, Erickson, W.Jones
- **2023-04-19** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-20** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Blackwell
- **2023-04-20** Debate adjourned until Wed., 4-26-23
- **2023-04-20** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: McDaniel
- **2023-04-26** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: J.E.Johnson, S.Jones, Willis, Alexander
- **2023-04-26** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-26** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-26** Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
- **2023-04-27** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-27** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2023-04-27** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-27** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Matthews, Rice, Senn, Adams
- **2023-05-09** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-11** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-11** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-11** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-05-16** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-16** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-16** Roll call Yeas-100 Nays-0
- **2023-05-17** Ratified R 82
- **2023-05-18** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/18/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 54
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/47c1364f-d3f1-48b9-a009-8e78249c5602`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Compounding pharmacies"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO REMOVE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-86, RELATING TO COMPOUNDING OF MEDICATIONS BY PHARMACIES, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOUNDING PHARMACIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-87, RELATING TO NUCLEAR/RADIOLOGIC PHARMACY PRACTICES, SO AS TO REMOVE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING NUCLEAR PHARMACY FACILITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-88, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR PREPARATION, LABELING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF STERILE PRODUCTS BY PHARMACIES, SO AS TO REMOVE CERTAIN STANDARDS; BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-197 SO AS TO PROVIDE PERSONS OR ENTITIES AUTHORIZED TO DISPENSE DRUGS MAY ACQUIRE CERTAIN DRUGS COMPOUNDED OR REPACKAGED BY AN OUTSOURCING FACILITY DIRECTLY FROM THE OUTSOURCING FACILITY WITHOUT AN ORDER AND MAY DISPENSE THE DRUGS TO THE SAME EXTENT AS AUTHORIZED FOR OTHER AUTHORIZED MEANS; AND TO PROVIDE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY MUST PROMULGATE CERTAIN RELATED REGULATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3592"
citation: "South Carolina H 3592 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Carter", "Hyde"]
version_count: 7
action_count: 25
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2022-12-15"
last_action: "2024-05-20"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/55351c52-cd00-40b0-ae91-378161ea57ee"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3592&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "5e125b264eb249357785d482afdb3b4a88e7619b8cd0d174b097799cc0049d3f"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
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retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3592 (2023-2024) — Compounding pharmacies
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO REMOVE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-86, RELATING TO COMPOUNDING OF MEDICATIONS BY PHARMACIES, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOUNDING PHARMACIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-87, RELATING TO NUCLEAR/RADIOLOGIC PHARMACY PRACTICES, SO AS TO REMOVE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING NUCLEAR PHARMACY FACILITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-88, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR PREPARATION, LABELING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF STERILE PRODUCTS BY PHARMACIES, SO AS TO REMOVE CERTAIN STANDARDS; BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-197 SO AS TO PROVIDE PERSONS OR ENTITIES AUTHORIZED TO DISPENSE DRUGS MAY ACQUIRE CERTAIN DRUGS COMPOUNDED OR REPACKAGED BY AN OUTSOURCING FACILITY DIRECTLY FROM THE OUTSOURCING FACILITY WITHOUT AN ORDER AND MAY DISPENSE THE DRUGS TO THE SAME EXTENT AS AUTHORIZED FOR OTHER AUTHORIZED MEANS; AND TO PROVIDE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY MUST PROMULGATE CERTAIN RELATED REGULATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3592.htm)
2. **01/18/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3592_20240118.htm)
3. **01/19/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3592_20240119.htm)
4. **02/27/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3592_20240227.htm)
5. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3592_20230504.htm)
6. **05/04/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3592_20230504a.htm)
7. **12/15/2022** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3592_20221215.htm)
## Votes
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **109–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **101–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Carter — primary (person)
- Hyde — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2022-12-15** Prefiled `filing`
- **2022-12-15** Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-10** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-10** Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-04** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-04** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-04** Roll call Yeas-101 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-05-05** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-09** Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-18** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-01-19** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-02-27** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-02-27** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-02-27** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-27** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-02-28** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-20** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-03-20** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 147
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-20** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-20** Act No. 132
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/55351c52-cd00-40b0-ae91-378161ea57ee`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Appropriations"
description: "A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER PURPOSES TO FOSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PRESCRIBE THE APPROPRIATE PURPOSES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3604"
citation: "South Carolina H 3604 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["joint resolution"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bannister", "G.M. Smith", "Murphy"]
version_count: 7
action_count: 24
vote_count: 10
first_action: "2023-01-11"
last_action: "2023-03-23"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/1be8ad5b-25ab-44ff-b063-47e9c0f2e9b2"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3604&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "bb8008389541d6a03b029632332f0cc4dbc8ba0265a7ebe729f9e88f1df66bce"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3604 (2023-2024) — Appropriations
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER PURPOSES TO FOSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PRESCRIBE THE APPROPRIATE PURPOSES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3604.htm)
2. **1/11/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3604_20230111.htm)
3. **1/19/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3604_20230119.htm)
4. **3/14/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3604_20230314.htm)
5. **3/15/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3604_20230315.htm)
6. **3/8/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3604_20230308.htm)
7. **3/9/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3604_20230309.htm)
## Votes
- Table Amendment 4 — **98–16** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 6 — **85–24** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 8 — **95–18** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **101–14** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **36–4** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **100–12** (pass) · lower
- to lay on the table — **29–10** (pass) · upper
- Table Amendment 3 — **86–23** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 5 — **92–19** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 2 — **92–20** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Bannister — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-11** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-11** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-17** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Ways and Means `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-01-17** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Murphy
- **2023-01-19** Requests for debate-Rep(s). Magnuson, May, McCabe, Pace, Trantham, Harris, O'Neal, Beach, Cromer
- **2023-01-19** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-01-19** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-01-19** Roll call Yeas-101 Nays-14
- **2023-01-24** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-01-24** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-24** Referred to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-08** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-09** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-14** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-14** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-14** Roll call Ayes-36 Nays-4
- **2023-03-15** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-15** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-03-15** Roll call Yeas-100 Nays-12
- **2023-03-15** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-15** Ratified R 6
- **2023-03-20** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-03-23** Effective date 03/20/23
- **2023-03-23** Act No. 3
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/1be8ad5b-25ab-44ff-b063-47e9c0f2e9b2`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Earn and Learn Act of 2023"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE \"EARN AND LEARN ACT OF 2023\", BY AMENDING SECTION 40-1-80, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS OF LICENSEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO SEND INFORMATION REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION TO THE LICENSEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-1-90, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO ALLOW A LICENSEE TO REQUEST CERTIFICATION OF AN INVESTIGATION FROM THE DIRECTOR; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-1-140, RELATING TO EFFECT OF PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS OF APPLICANTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DENIAL OF A LICENSE BASED SOLELY OR IN PART ON A PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-1-77 SO AS TO PROVIDE A METHOD TO ALLOW A WORKER TO EARN A PAYCHECK WHILE FULFILLING APPLICABLE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3605"
citation: "South Carolina H 3605 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B. Newton", "Beach", "Blackwell", "Burns", "Carter", "Caskey", "Elliott", "Forrest", "G.M. Smith", "Kirby", "Ligon", "Long", "Magnuson", "May", "Oremus", "Pace", "Sandifer"]
version_count: 10
action_count: 30
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-01-11"
last_action: "2023-05-10"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/a8a34c62-a05d-45fb-9647-212926bb7445"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3605&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "7e651d09b73346f5a54775387ece2171435423bce02e7be2c3dec698ed4b2d4b"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3605 (2023-2024) — Earn and Learn Act of 2023
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "EARN AND LEARN ACT OF 2023", BY AMENDING SECTION 40-1-80, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS OF LICENSEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO SEND INFORMATION REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION TO THE LICENSEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-1-90, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO ALLOW A LICENSEE TO REQUEST CERTIFICATION OF AN INVESTIGATION FROM THE DIRECTOR; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-1-140, RELATING TO EFFECT OF PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS OF APPLICANTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DENIAL OF A LICENSE BASED SOLELY OR IN PART ON A PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-1-77 SO AS TO PROVIDE A METHOD TO ALLOW A WORKER TO EARN A PAYCHECK WHILE FULFILLING APPLICABLE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3605.htm)
2. **1/11/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3605_20230111.htm)
3. **1/27/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3605_20230127.htm)
4. **1/31/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3605_20230131.htm)
5. **1/31/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3605_20230131a.htm)
6. **2/1/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3605_20230201.htm)
7. **3/7/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3605_20230307.htm)
8. **3/8/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3605_20230308.htm)
9. **4/13/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3605_20230413.htm)
10. **4/14/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3605_20230414.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **39–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **114–0** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **111–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- Beach — primary (person)
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Burns — primary (person)
- Carter — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Elliott — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Kirby — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- Long — primary (person)
- Magnuson — primary (person)
- May — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Pace — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-11** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-11** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-18** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Carter
- **2023-01-25** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kirby, Oremus
- **2023-01-26** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Magnuson, Pace, Long, Elliott, Burns, May, Beach
- **2023-01-26** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-01-27** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-01-31** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Forrest, Blackwell, B.Newton, Caskey, Ligon
- **2023-01-31** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-01-31** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-01-31** Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
- **2023-02-01** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-02-01** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-01** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-01** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-07** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-13** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-13** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-13** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-13** Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0
- **2023-04-14** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-18** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-20** Debate adjourned
- **2023-04-26** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-04-26** Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-0
- **2023-05-02** Ratified R 21
- **2023-05-08** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-10** Effective date 05/08/23
- **2023-05-10** Act No. 13
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/a8a34c62-a05d-45fb-9647-212926bb7445`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Record of sales and resulting changes in duplicates by auditor"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-39-260, RELATING TO RECORDS OF SALES OR CONVEYANCES AND RESULTING CHANGES IN DUPLICATES AND ENDORSEMENT OF DEEDS BY AUDITORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR THE RECORDS OF COUNTY REAL PROPERTY SALES AND TO REMOVE COUNTY AUDITOR FEES; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-5-120, RELATING TO THE VALIDATION OF CERTAIN CONVEYANCES NOT ENDORSED BY A COUNTY AUDITOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CONVEYANCE MEETING THE STATUTORY PREREQUISITES FOR RECORDING ARE VALID AND BINDING; BY REPEALING SECTION 30-5-80 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF THE AUDITOR'S ENDORSEMENT BEFORE THE RECORDATION OF DEEDS; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 8-21-130 RELATING TO FEES COLLECTED BY COUNTY AUDITORS FOR AN ENDORSEMENT ON A DEED. - RATIFIED TITLE"
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legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3608"
citation: "South Carolina H 3608 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bailey", "Brittain", "Hixon"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 20
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-01-11"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
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tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3608 (2023-2024) — Record of sales and resulting changes in duplicates by auditor
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-39-260, RELATING TO RECORDS OF SALES OR CONVEYANCES AND RESULTING CHANGES IN DUPLICATES AND ENDORSEMENT OF DEEDS BY AUDITORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR THE RECORDS OF COUNTY REAL PROPERTY SALES AND TO REMOVE COUNTY AUDITOR FEES; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-5-120, RELATING TO THE VALIDATION OF CERTAIN CONVEYANCES NOT ENDORSED BY A COUNTY AUDITOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CONVEYANCE MEETING THE STATUTORY PREREQUISITES FOR RECORDING ARE VALID AND BINDING; BY REPEALING SECTION 30-5-80 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF THE AUDITOR'S ENDORSEMENT BEFORE THE RECORDATION OF DEEDS; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 8-21-130 RELATING TO FEES COLLECTED BY COUNTY AUDITORS FOR AN ENDORSEMENT ON A DEED. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3608.htm)
2. **01/11/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3608_20230111.htm)
3. **01/24/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3608_20240124.htm)
4. **02/27/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3608_20240227.htm)
5. **02/28/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3608_20240228.htm)
6. **04/17/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3608_20230417.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **111–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Bailey — primary (person)
- Brittain — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-11** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-11** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-17** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-01-24** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bailey, Brittain
- **2024-01-24** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-01-25** Requests for debate-Rep(s). Ott, McCravy, Rutherford, Williams, Henegan, Cobb-Hunter, Rivers, Gilliard, Kirby, Hosey, Anderson, Thigpen, Bernstein, Bauer, Garvin, Jefferson, J. Moore, Dillard, W. Jones, King
- **2024-02-07** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-07** Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-0
- **2024-02-08** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-02-13** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-02-13** Referred to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-27** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-02-28** Committee report: Favorable Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-19** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-19** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-03-20** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 148
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 133
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/ec121333-a4f5-4c8d-8119-b6fcf94c9bfc`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Omnibus Tobacco Enforcement Act of 2023"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-95-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE MAY NOT ENACT ANY LAWS, ORDINANCES, OR RULES PERTAINING TO INGREDIENTS, FLAVORS, OR LICENSING OF CIGARETTES, ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES, E-LIQUID, VAPOR PRODUCTS, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH LAWS, ORDINANCES, AND RULES ENACTED BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2020, ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE PREEMPTION IMPOSED BY THIS ACT; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 16-17-500, 16-17-501, 16-17-502, 16-17-503, 16-17-504, AND 16-17-506, RELATING TO THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH ACCESS TO TOBACCO AND OTHER NICOTINE PRODUCTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF \"TOBACCO PRODUCT\" AND ADD DEFINITIONS FOR \"TOBACCO RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT\" AND \"TOBACCO RETAILER\"; TO PROHIBIT MINORS FROM ENTERING A TOBACCO RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT; TO CHANGE CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR TOBACCO RETAILER VIOLATIONS; TO REQUIRE TOBACCO RETAILERS TO SECURE AND DISPLAY A TOBACCO RETAIL SALES LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TO ESTABLISH AN ASSOCIATED FEE AND PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-1-380, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY PUBLIC SCHOOL TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS POLICY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-511 SO AS TO REQUIRE RETAILERS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CERTAIN TOBACCO-RELATED INFORMATION IN THEIR RETAIL LICENSE APPLICATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3681"
citation: "South Carolina H 3681 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Atkinson", "Bannister", "Bradley", "Chumley", "Hiott", "Hixon", "Kilmartin", "Long", "Rutherford", "West"]
version_count: 7
action_count: 26
vote_count: 9
first_action: "2023-01-12"
last_action: "2023-05-25"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/fcd450ff-32e1-4c2d-96a0-2464e017ec9a"
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vintage: "2026-07-01"
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retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3681 (2023-2024) — Omnibus Tobacco Enforcement Act of 2023
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-95-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE MAY NOT ENACT ANY LAWS, ORDINANCES, OR RULES PERTAINING TO INGREDIENTS, FLAVORS, OR LICENSING OF CIGARETTES, ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES, E-LIQUID, VAPOR PRODUCTS, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH LAWS, ORDINANCES, AND RULES ENACTED BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2020, ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE PREEMPTION IMPOSED BY THIS ACT; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 16-17-500, 16-17-501, 16-17-502, 16-17-503, 16-17-504, AND 16-17-506, RELATING TO THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH ACCESS TO TOBACCO AND OTHER NICOTINE PRODUCTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "TOBACCO PRODUCT" AND ADD DEFINITIONS FOR "TOBACCO RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT" AND "TOBACCO RETAILER"; TO PROHIBIT MINORS FROM ENTERING A TOBACCO RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT; TO CHANGE CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR TOBACCO RETAILER VIOLATIONS; TO REQUIRE TOBACCO RETAILERS TO SECURE AND DISPLAY A TOBACCO RETAIL SALES LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TO ESTABLISH AN ASSOCIATED FEE AND PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-1-380, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY PUBLIC SCHOOL TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS POLICY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-511 SO AS TO REQUIRE RETAILERS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CERTAIN TOBACCO-RELATED INFORMATION IN THEIR RETAIL LICENSE APPLICATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3681.htm)
2. **1/12/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3681_20230112.htm)
3. **3/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3681_20230330.htm)
4. **4/27/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3681_20230427.htm)
5. **4/3/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3681_20230403.htm)
6. **5/3/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3681_20230503.htm)
7. **5/4/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3681_20230504.htm)
## Votes
- to lay on the table — **25–17** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **90–2** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **26–16** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **95–5** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **98–4** (pass) · lower
- to lay on the table — **26–15** (pass) · upper
- to lay on the table — **28–16** (pass) · upper
- to adjourn debate — **32–9** (pass) · upper
- to lay on the table — **28–15** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Atkinson — primary (person)
- Bannister — primary (person)
- Bradley — primary (person)
- Chumley — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- Kilmartin — primary (person)
- Long — primary (person)
- Rutherford — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-12** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-12** Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-30** Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-03** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-05** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Atkinson, Kilmartin
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-90 Nays-2
- **2023-04-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-06** Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-4
- **2023-04-06** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-06** Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-27** Polled out of committee Medical Affairs
- **2023-04-27** Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-02** Debate adjourned
- **2023-05-02** Roll call Ayes-32 Nays-9
- **2023-05-03** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-03** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-03** Roll call Ayes-26 Nays-16
- **2023-05-04** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-04** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-10** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-10** Roll call Yeas-95 Nays-5
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 46
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-25** Effective date See Act for Effective Date
- **2023-05-25** Act No. 38
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/fcd450ff-32e1-4c2d-96a0-2464e017ec9a`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Animal Cruelty"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-140, RELATING TO THE CARE OF ANIMALS AFTER THE ARREST OF THE OWNER, SO AS TO REMOVE PROVISIONS REGARDING A LIEN ON THE SEIZED ANIMAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-145, RELATING TO CUSTODY AND CARE OF ANIMALS AFTER THE ARREST OF THE OWNER, SO AS TO OUTLINE HEARING PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING THE COST OF CARE OF THE SEIZED ANIMALS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-170, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3682"
citation: "South Carolina H 3682 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bailey", "Bauer", "Brewer", "Crawford", "Guest", "Hardee", "Henegan", "Hewitt", "J.E. Johnson", "Lawson", "Ligon", "M.M. Smith", "McDaniel", "Murphy", "Pope", "Robbins", "Rose", "Schuessler", "Taylor", "Vaughan", "Wetmore", "Williams", "Willis", "Wooten", "Yow"]
version_count: 9
action_count: 36
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-01-12"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/3d28d717-e2b5-4d27-bcd3-c0d71d816c32"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3682&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "332f794b703591ab1c2220fc49588fd54708d5f2ba8c77dbbe1bf5af3b9d1b1c"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3682 (2023-2024) — Animal Cruelty
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-140, RELATING TO THE CARE OF ANIMALS AFTER THE ARREST OF THE OWNER, SO AS TO REMOVE PROVISIONS REGARDING A LIEN ON THE SEIZED ANIMAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-145, RELATING TO CUSTODY AND CARE OF ANIMALS AFTER THE ARREST OF THE OWNER, SO AS TO OUTLINE HEARING PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING THE COST OF CARE OF THE SEIZED ANIMALS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-170, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3682.htm)
2. **01/12/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3682_20230112.htm)
3. **03/01/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3682_20230301.htm)
4. **03/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3682_20230329.htm)
5. **03/31/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3682_20230331.htm)
6. **05/02/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3682_20230502.htm)
7. **05/03/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3682_20230503.htm)
8. **05/07/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3682_20240507.htm)
9. **05/08/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3682_20240508.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **101–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **110–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Bailey — primary (person)
- Bauer — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Crawford — primary (person)
- Guest — primary (person)
- Hardee — primary (person)
- Henegan — primary (person)
- Hewitt — primary (person)
- J.E. Johnson — primary (person)
- Lawson — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- McDaniel — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Rose — primary (person)
- Schuessler — primary (person)
- Taylor — primary (person)
- Vaughan — primary (person)
- Wetmore — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
- Willis — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-12** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-12** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-19** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Taylor
- **2023-01-24** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hardee
- **2023-01-25** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Wooten, Pope, McDaniel
- **2023-01-31** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hewitt, Bauer
- **2023-02-02** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow
- **2023-02-15** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: J.E.Johnson, Willis
- **2023-02-16** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ligon, Lawson
- **2023-02-23** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins, Schuessler, Guest
- **2023-02-28** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henegan, Williams
- **2023-03-01** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith
- **2023-03-07** Requests for debate-Rep(s). Ott, Rutherford, Jefferson, Tedder, Thigpen, Kirby, JA Moore, Wetmore, Bauer, Dilliard, Long, Rivers, Gilliard, Anderson, McDaniel, Cromer, Taylor, Hixon, McCravy, Ligon, Pope, JL Johnson
- **2023-03-15** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Vaughan
- **2023-03-29** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-29** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-29** Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
- **2023-03-30** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-30** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-30** Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-31** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-02** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture and Natural Resources `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-03** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-05-07** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-07** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-07** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-07** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2024-05-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-05-08** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-09** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Yeas-101 Nays-0
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 207
- **2024-05-21** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/21/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 199
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/3d28d717-e2b5-4d27-bcd3-c0d71d816c32`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Airboats"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-21-860, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF AIRBOATS, SO AS TO LIMIT USE ON THE BROAD RIVER AND STEVENS CREEK. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3689"
citation: "South Carolina H 3689 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Caskey", "Rutherford"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 19
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-01-12"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/d93102ce-2cbb-4a8b-aa13-db74f68932e0"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3689&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "da63b8f31369edb11337f5f5eeb9aab3db84a2a02835e1d3fb8d9e76c7701fe5"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3689 (2023-2024) — Airboats
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-21-860, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF AIRBOATS, SO AS TO LIMIT USE ON THE BROAD RIVER AND STEVENS CREEK. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3689.htm)
2. **1/12/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3689_20230112.htm)
3. **3/7/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3689_20230307.htm)
4. **3/8/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3689_20230308.htm)
5. **5/4/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3689_20230504.htm)
6. **5/8/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3689_20230508.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **88–1** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Rutherford — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-12** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-12** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-07** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-08** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Caskey
- **2023-03-08** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-08** Roll call Yeas-88 Nays-1
- **2023-03-09** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-09** Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Committee report: Favorable Fish, Game and Forestry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-09** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 47
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 39
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/d93102ce-2cbb-4a8b-aa13-db74f68932e0`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "ESG"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE \"ESG PENSION PROTECTION ACT\" BY AMENDING SECTION 9-16-10, RELATING TO RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION OF \"PECUNIARY FACTOR\"; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-16-30, RELATING TO DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROXY VOTING DECISIONS MUST BE BASED ON PECUNIARY FACTORS; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-16-50, RELATING TO INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS BY TRUSTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MAY ONLY CONSIDER PECUNIARY FACTORS IN MAKING CERTAIN INVESTMENT DECISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-16-320, RELATING TO ANNUAL INVESTMENT PLANS, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN MEETINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-16-330, RELATING TO STATEMENT OF ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS AND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN CERTIFICATIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 9-16-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY BRING AN ACTION TO ENFORCE CERTAIN PROVISIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3690"
citation: "South Carolina H 3690 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B. Newton", "B.J. Cox", "Bannister", "Blackwell", "Bradley", "Brewer", "Burns", "Bustos", "Carter", "Caskey", "Chumley", "Davis", "Elliott", "Erickson", "Forrest", "G.M. Smith", "Gilliam", "Guffey", "Haddon", "Hager", "Hardee", "Hartnett", "Hewitt", "Hiott", "Hixon", "J.E. Johnson", "Jordan", "Kilmartin", "Landing", "Lawson", "Leber", "Ligon", "Long", "M.M. Smith", "Magnuson", "McCravy", "Mitchell", "Moss", "Neese", "Nutt", "Oremus", "Pope", "Robbins", "Sandifer", "Sessions", "Taylor", "Thayer", "Vaughan", "W. Newton", "West", "Whitmire", "Willis", "Wooten", "Yow"]
version_count: 7
action_count: 28
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-01-12"
last_action: "2024-02-09"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/ba0293e6-4461-4034-8d1f-3208d226cd75"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3690&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "f16bb3e109fb92cec6732cd33428450f949821dae68e59501e09b419a9a85fdb"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3690 (2023-2024) — ESG
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "ESG PENSION PROTECTION ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 9-16-10, RELATING TO RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUNDS DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION OF "PECUNIARY FACTOR"; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-16-30, RELATING TO DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROXY VOTING DECISIONS MUST BE BASED ON PECUNIARY FACTORS; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-16-50, RELATING TO INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS BY TRUSTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MAY ONLY CONSIDER PECUNIARY FACTORS IN MAKING CERTAIN INVESTMENT DECISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-16-320, RELATING TO ANNUAL INVESTMENT PLANS, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN MEETINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-16-330, RELATING TO STATEMENT OF ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS AND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN CERTIFICATIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 9-16-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY BRING AN ACTION TO ENFORCE CERTAIN PROVISIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3690.htm)
2. **01/12/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3690_20230112.htm)
3. **03/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3690_20230330.htm)
4. **04/03/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3690_20230403.htm)
5. **04/05/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3690_20230405.htm)
6. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3690_20230504.htm)
7. **05/08/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3690_20230508.htm)
## Votes
- 3rd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **103–5** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- B.J. Cox — primary (person)
- Bannister — primary (person)
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Bradley — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Burns — primary (person)
- Bustos — primary (person)
- Carter — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Chumley — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Elliott — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Gilliam — primary (person)
- Guffey — primary (person)
- Haddon — primary (person)
- Hager — primary (person)
- Hardee — primary (person)
- Hartnett — primary (person)
- Hewitt — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- J.E. Johnson — primary (person)
- Jordan — primary (person)
- Kilmartin — primary (person)
- Landing — primary (person)
- Lawson — primary (person)
- Leber — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- Long — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Magnuson — primary (person)
- McCravy — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Moss — primary (person)
- Neese — primary (person)
- Nutt — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
- Sessions — primary (person)
- Taylor — primary (person)
- Thayer — primary (person)
- Vaughan — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
- Whitmire — primary (person)
- Willis — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-12** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-12** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-18** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins
- **2023-01-19** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kilmartin, M.M.Smith
- **2023-03-08** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: B.Newton, Hewitt
- **2023-03-28** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Leber, Pope
- **2023-03-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Blackwell, Caskey
- **2023-03-30** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-03** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-04** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Landing
- **2023-04-04** Requests for debate-Rep(s). Hiott, Taylor, Carter, B Newton, Guffey, McCravy, Guest, BL Cox, Pace, Magnuson, Harris, Hixon, Oremus, Blackwell, Henegan, Williams, Beach, Cromer, Anderson, Kirby, Hosey, Hewitt, King, Bernstein, Bauer, Robbins, Garvin, White, S Jones, Moss, Mitchell, Sandifer, Whitmire, May, McCabe, Vaughan, BJ Cox, Elliott
- **2023-04-05** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-103 Nays-5
- **2023-04-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-06** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-06** Referred to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Committee report: Favorable Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-01-11** Special order, set for January 11. 2024
- **2024-01-16** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-01-16** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-01-17** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-01-17** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2024-01-30** Ratified R 104
- **2024-02-05** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-02-09** Effective date 02/05/24
- **2024-02-09** Act No. 103
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/ba0293e6-4461-4034-8d1f-3208d226cd75`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Coroners - First Responders"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-5-135 SO AS TO ALLOW CORONERS, DEPUTY CORONERS, OR CORONERS' DESIGNEES TO POSSESS AND ADMINISTER OPIOID ANTIDOTES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING SECTION 44-130-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF OPIOID ANTIDOTES BY CORONERS, DEPUTY CORONERS, AND CORONERS' DESIGNEES AND FOR THE REPORTING OF THEIR USE; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-5-510, RELATING TO DUTIES OF CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO RESTATE THE SECTION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 17-5-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CORONERS AND DEPUTY CORONERS ARE CONSIDERED PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS IF KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3691"
citation: "South Carolina H 3691 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Anderson", "B. Newton", "B.L. Cox", "Bailey", "Bannister", "Beach", "Blackwell", "Brittain", "Bustos", "Carter", "Caskey", "Collins", "Connell", "Cromer", "Davis", "Forrest", "G.M. Smith", "Gagnon", "Guest", "Guffey", "Hager", "Hardee", "Hayes", "Hewitt", "Hiott", "Hixon", "J.E. Johnson", "Jordan", "Kirby", "Landing", "Leber", "Ligon", "Long", "M.M. Smith", "McGinnis", "Mitchell", "Moss", "Nutt", "O'Neal", "Oremus", "Pace", "Pope", "Rutherford", "S. Jones", "Schuessler", "Sessions", "T. Moore", "Taylor", "Thayer", "Trantham", "Weeks", "White", "Yow"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 33
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-01-12"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/e543cbe1-e39f-4004-a175-dcf863bdedb3"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3691&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "595e259d6f9d5243ef22aca1266d68044bababaf074a839be998f00844428714"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3691 (2023-2024) — Coroners - First Responders
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-5-135 SO AS TO ALLOW CORONERS, DEPUTY CORONERS, OR CORONERS' DESIGNEES TO POSSESS AND ADMINISTER OPIOID ANTIDOTES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING SECTION 44-130-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF OPIOID ANTIDOTES BY CORONERS, DEPUTY CORONERS, AND CORONERS' DESIGNEES AND FOR THE REPORTING OF THEIR USE; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-5-510, RELATING TO DUTIES OF CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO RESTATE THE SECTION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 17-5-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CORONERS AND DEPUTY CORONERS ARE CONSIDERED PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS IF KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3691.htm)
2. **01/12/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3691_20230112.htm)
3. **03/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3691_20230329.htm)
4. **04/05/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3691_20230405.htm)
5. **04/27/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3691_20230427.htm)
6. **05/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3691_20230509.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **107–0** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **114–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Anderson — primary (person)
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- B.L. Cox — primary (person)
- Bailey — primary (person)
- Bannister — primary (person)
- Beach — primary (person)
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Brittain — primary (person)
- Bustos — primary (person)
- Carter — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Collins — primary (person)
- Connell — primary (person)
- Cromer — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Gagnon — primary (person)
- Guest — primary (person)
- Guffey — primary (person)
- Hager — primary (person)
- Hardee — primary (person)
- Hayes — primary (person)
- Hewitt — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- J.E. Johnson — primary (person)
- Jordan — primary (person)
- Kirby — primary (person)
- Landing — primary (person)
- Leber — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- Long — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- McGinnis — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Moss — primary (person)
- Nutt — primary (person)
- O'Neal — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Pace — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Rutherford — primary (person)
- S. Jones — primary (person)
- Schuessler — primary (person)
- Sessions — primary (person)
- T. Moore — primary (person)
- Taylor — primary (person)
- Thayer — primary (person)
- Trantham — primary (person)
- Weeks — primary (person)
- White — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-12** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-12** Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-18** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith, Davis, B.L.Cox, Pace
- **2023-01-23** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-01-24** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Guest, Leber, J.E.Johnson, Pope, Brittain, McGinnis, Hardee, Hewitt, Jordan, Thayer, Anderson, Rutherford, Trantham, Bailey, Schuessler, Gagnon, Beach, Oremus, Forrest, S.Jones, Taylor, Hixon, Blackwell, Collins, Bannister, Hiott, Carter, O'Neal, Ligon, Guffey, Sessions, T.Moore, Nutt, Hayes
- **2023-01-25** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow, Mitchell, Connell, Hager
- **2023-01-26** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: B.Newton
- **2023-01-31** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White
- **2023-02-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Landing, Kirby
- **2023-02-09** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Moss, Bustos
- **2023-03-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Long, Caskey
- **2023-03-29** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-30** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Cromer, Weeks
- **2023-04-04** Debate adjourned
- **2023-04-05** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2023-04-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-06** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-06** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-17** Referred to Subcommittee: M.Johnson (ch), Sabb, Matthews, Talley, Adams
- **2023-04-26** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-09** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-09** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-09** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
- **2023-05-17** Ratified R 83
- **2023-05-19** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/19/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 66
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/e543cbe1-e39f-4004-a175-dcf863bdedb3`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Statewide Education and Workforce Development Act"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO ENACT THE \"STATEWIDE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACT\", TO STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE CHAPTER, TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF STATEWIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE AND PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE, TO TRANSFER THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL, TO CREATE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE, TO REDESIGNATE REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS AS REGIONAL WORKFORCE ADVISORS AND PROVIDE FOR THE OVERSIGHT, FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND GEOGRAPHIC CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE CENTERS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-160, RELATING TO CONTRIBUTION AND WAGE REPORTS REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO REVISE CRITERIA FOR EMPLOYERS WHO MUST FILE THE REPORTS, AND TO REQUIRE THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF THE REPORTS ABSENT DEMONSTRATED HARDSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-615, RELATING TO DEPARTMENT NOTICES TO EMPLOYERS CONCERNING INSURED STATUS DETERMINATIONS AND EMPLOYER RESPONSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF CERTAIN EMPLOYER RESPONSES ABSENT DEMONSTRATED HARSDSHIP; AND BY REPEALING ARTICLE 13 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 13 RELATING TO OVERSIGHT OF REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AND ARTICLE 15 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 13 RELATING TO THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3726"
citation: "South Carolina H 3726 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Alexander", "Anderson", "B. Newton", "Ballentine", "Blackwell", "Brewer", "Davis", "Forrest", "G.M. Smith", "Hager", "Hewitt", "Hixon", "King", "Kirby", "Leber", "Ligon", "Long", "M.M. Smith", "McCravy", "Mitchell", "Murphy", "Nutt", "Ott", "Pope", "Robbins", "Sandifer", "Stavrinakis", "Taylor", "Tedder", "W. Newton", "Weeks", "West", "Williams", "Yow"]
version_count: 9
action_count: 34
vote_count: 9
first_action: "2023-01-18"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/a5a7dcc5-5a5e-4163-b9a6-c592bc4bad72"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3726&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "78626eca4e13b2fb203772a7051a3ec73c0002df6f8a5909b8fe476024e35200"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3726 (2023-2024) — Statewide Education and Workforce Development Act
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO ENACT THE "STATEWIDE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACT", TO STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE CHAPTER, TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF STATEWIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE AND PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE, TO TRANSFER THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL, TO CREATE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE, TO REDESIGNATE REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS AS REGIONAL WORKFORCE ADVISORS AND PROVIDE FOR THE OVERSIGHT, FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND GEOGRAPHIC CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE CENTERS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-160, RELATING TO CONTRIBUTION AND WAGE REPORTS REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO REVISE CRITERIA FOR EMPLOYERS WHO MUST FILE THE REPORTS, AND TO REQUIRE THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF THE REPORTS ABSENT DEMONSTRATED HARDSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-615, RELATING TO DEPARTMENT NOTICES TO EMPLOYERS CONCERNING INSURED STATUS DETERMINATIONS AND EMPLOYER RESPONSES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF CERTAIN EMPLOYER RESPONSES ABSENT DEMONSTRATED HARSDSHIP; AND BY REPEALING ARTICLE 13 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 13 RELATING TO OVERSIGHT OF REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AND ARTICLE 15 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 13 RELATING TO THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3726.htm)
2. **01/18/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3726_20230118.htm)
3. **03/01/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3726_20230301.htm)
4. **03/08/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3726_20230308.htm)
5. **03/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3726_20230309.htm)
6. **03/09/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3726_20230309a.htm)
7. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3726_20230504.htm)
8. **05/05/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3726_20230505.htm)
9. **05/10/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3726_20230510.htm)
## Votes
- 3rd Reading — **41–2** (pass) · upper
- Table Amendment 14 — **71–24** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 15 — **79–22** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **107–0** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 13 — **63–24** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **102–3** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 12 — **76–28** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 5 — **95–18** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **108–5** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Alexander — primary (person)
- Anderson — primary (person)
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- Ballentine — primary (person)
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Hager — primary (person)
- Hewitt — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- King — primary (person)
- Kirby — primary (person)
- Leber — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- Long — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- McCravy — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Nutt — primary (person)
- Ott — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
- Stavrinakis — primary (person)
- Taylor — primary (person)
- Tedder — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- Weeks — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-18** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-18** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-01-24** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins, Brewer, Murphy, Taylor
- **2023-01-25** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Leber
- **2023-01-31** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sandifer
- **2023-02-22** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ligon
- **2023-02-28** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Williams
- **2023-03-01** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Anderson, Blackwell
- **2023-03-01** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-02** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Nutt, McCravy, Mitchell, Yow
- **2023-03-02** Requests for debate-Rep(s). Hiott, Felder, JE Johnson, Hardee, McGinnis, Bailey, BL Cox, Davis, B Newton, Carter, Hixon, Taylor, West, Beach, Hewitt, Anderson, Hosey, Kirby, McDaniel, Jefferson, Robbins, Brewer, Murphy, White, Mitchell, Long
- **2023-03-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: W.Newton, Weeks
- **2023-03-08** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Alexander, Pope, Hixon, Forrest, King
- **2023-03-08** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-08** Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-3
- **2023-03-09** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-09** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-09** Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-5
- **2023-03-09** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-14** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-14** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-04** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-05** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-10** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-10** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-10** Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-2
- **2023-05-11** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2023-05-17** Ratified R 84
- **2023-05-19** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/19/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 67
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/a5a7dcc5-5a5e-4163-b9a6-c592bc4bad72`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Code Volume Adoption"
description: "AN ACT 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. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3741"
citation: "South Carolina H 3741 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["W. Newton"]
version_count: 3
action_count: 14
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-01-18"
last_action: "2023-03-23"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/133f3999-cd96-43f0-8602-e4f166ac095a"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3741&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "34f702edbb3eb7fe0361d86c97a00203285a72792b8ca7e09acd4df8f2fa36cc"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3741 (2023-2024) — Code Volume Adoption
AN ACT 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. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3741.htm)
2. **1/18/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3741_20230118.htm)
3. **2/22/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3741_20230222.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **109–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **39–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- W. Newton — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-18** Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-19** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-01-19** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
- **2023-01-24** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-01-24** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-24** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-22** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-01** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-01** Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0
- **2023-03-02** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-15** Ratified R 7
- **2023-03-20** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-03-23** Effective date 03/20/23
- **2023-03-23** Act No. 4
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/133f3999-cd96-43f0-8602-e4f166ac095a`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Geodetic control monuments"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-11-680, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ALTERATION OR REMOVAL OF BOUNDARY LANDMARKS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE SECTION PROHIBITS MALICIOUSLY OR FRAUDULENTLY ALTERING, DESTROYING, OR REMOVING ANY GEODETIC CONTROL MONUMENTS OR PROPERTY CORNER MONUMENTS, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO ALLOW RESTITUTION TO BE REQUIRED AS PART OF A PERSON'S SENTENCE FOR A CONVICTION UNDER THIS SECTION. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3748"
citation: "South Carolina H 3748 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Caskey", "Erickson", "Hartnett", "Mitchell", "Pope", "Robbins", "W. Newton", "Wetmore", "Wooten", "Yow"]
version_count: 11
action_count: 31
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-01-19"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/291991ff-6b17-49b7-970f-008264421cd6"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3748&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "604fce8f049a6f6edc8b87dd830db367ca98936011d1ae10c9dcc33db8fb0397"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3748 (2023-2024) — Geodetic control monuments
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-11-680, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ALTERATION OR REMOVAL OF BOUNDARY LANDMARKS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE SECTION PROHIBITS MALICIOUSLY OR FRAUDULENTLY ALTERING, DESTROYING, OR REMOVING ANY GEODETIC CONTROL MONUMENTS OR PROPERTY CORNER MONUMENTS, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO ALLOW RESTITUTION TO BE REQUIRED AS PART OF A PERSON'S SENTENCE FOR A CONVICTION UNDER THIS SECTION. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3748.htm)
2. **01/19/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3748_20230119.htm)
3. **03/20/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3748_20240320.htm)
4. **03/26/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3748_20240326.htm)
5. **05/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3748_20240501.htm)
6. **05/07/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3748_20240507.htm)
7. **05/08/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3748_20240508.htm)
8. **05/08/2024-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3748_20240508a.htm)
9. **05/08/2024-B** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3748_20240508b.htm)
10. **05/09/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3748_20240509.htm)
11. **05/09/2024-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3748_20240509a.htm)
## Votes
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **101–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **111–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Hartnett — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- Wetmore — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-19** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-19** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-13** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: W.Newton
- **2023-04-26** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pope
- **2024-03-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins
- **2024-03-20** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Mitchell, Yow
- **2024-03-20** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-26** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-03-26** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-26** Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-0
- **2024-03-27** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-27** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-03-27** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-05** Referred to Subcommittee: M.Johnson (ch), Sabb, Talley, Adams, Devine
- **2024-05-01** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-07** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-07** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-05-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-05-08** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-08** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-05-09** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-09** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-05-09** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-05-09** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Yeas-101 Nays-0
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 208
- **2024-05-20** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/20/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 171
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/291991ff-6b17-49b7-970f-008264421cd6`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Circuit Court Judges"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING SECTION 14-5-130 RELATING TO JUDGES ABSENTING THEMSELVES FROM THE STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3776"
citation: "South Carolina H 3776 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bamberg", "Bannister", "Caskey", "Collins", "Connell", "Elliott", "Garvin", "Gatch", "Guest", "Hager", "Hart", "Henderson-Myers", "Hyde", "J.E. Johnson", "Jordan", "McCabe", "McCravy", "Mitchell", "Pope", "Robbins", "Rose", "Rutherford", "Stavrinakis", "T. Moore", "Tedder", "W. Newton", "Weeks", "Wetmore", "Wheeler"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 16
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-01-24"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/db7dca83-9c69-40e7-a990-546a889ee4b0"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3776&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "7671e9ddb7922990467a4df2e8842a671df99a40bffd40ccd533d0f7607d5ca3"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3776 (2023-2024) — Circuit Court Judges
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING SECTION 14-5-130 RELATING TO JUDGES ABSENTING THEMSELVES FROM THE STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3776.htm)
2. **01/24/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3776_20230124.htm)
3. **03/06/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3776_20240306.htm)
4. **05/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3776_20240501.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **107–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Bamberg — primary (person)
- Bannister — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Collins — primary (person)
- Connell — primary (person)
- Elliott — primary (person)
- Garvin — primary (person)
- Gatch — primary (person)
- Guest — primary (person)
- Hager — primary (person)
- Hart — primary (person)
- Henderson-Myers — primary (person)
- Hyde — primary (person)
- J.E. Johnson — primary (person)
- Jordan — primary (person)
- McCabe — primary (person)
- McCravy — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Rose — primary (person)
- Rutherford — primary (person)
- Stavrinakis — primary (person)
- T. Moore — primary (person)
- Tedder — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- Weeks — primary (person)
- Wetmore — primary (person)
- Wheeler — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-24** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-24** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2024-03-06** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-20** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-20** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2024-03-21** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-26** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-03-26** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2024-05-01** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-07** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-07** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2024-05-08** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 209
- **2024-05-20** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/20/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 172
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/db7dca83-9c69-40e7-a990-546a889ee4b0`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Certificate of Franchise Authority, definitions"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 58-12-300, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF \"CABLE SERVICE\" AND \"VIDEO SERVICE\"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 58-9-2200, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF \"RETAIL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE\". - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3782"
citation: "South Carolina H 3782 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Anderson", "Bannister", "Blackwell", "Hardee", "Jefferson", "Ligon", "Nutt", "Oremus", "Thayer", "West", "Yow"]
version_count: 8
action_count: 24
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-01-24"
last_action: "2024-02-09"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/238bbf23-c78a-408e-8ebb-3d2c714458d4"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3782&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "6a7ffbedb8b8500d8c83f84ef578db4db618e5b6147362402362146cd42a0bac"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
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confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3782 (2023-2024) — Certificate of Franchise Authority, definitions
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 58-12-300, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "CABLE SERVICE" AND "VIDEO SERVICE"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 58-9-2200, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "RETAIL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE". - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3782.htm)
2. **01/16/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3782_20240116.htm)
3. **01/17/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3782_20240117.htm)
4. **01/24/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3782_20230124.htm)
5. **03/28/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3782_20230328.htm)
6. **03/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3782_20230329.htm)
7. **03/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3782_20230330.htm)
8. **05/10/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3782_20230510.htm)
## Votes
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **115–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **104–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Anderson — primary (person)
- Bannister — primary (person)
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Hardee — primary (person)
- Jefferson — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- Nutt — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Thayer — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-24** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-24** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-28** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Blackwell, Oremus
- **2023-03-29** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-29** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-29** Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-0
- **2023-03-30** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-30** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-30** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-30** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Matthews, Rice, Senn, Adams
- **2023-05-10** Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
- **2024-01-16** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-01-17** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-01-17** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-01-17** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-01-18** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-01-24** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-01-24** Roll call Yeas-115 Nays-0
- **2024-01-30** Ratified R 105
- **2024-02-05** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-02-09** Effective date 02/05/24
- **2024-02-09** Act No. 104
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/238bbf23-c78a-408e-8ebb-3d2c714458d4`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Department of Employment and Workforce"
description: "A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE REVIEW COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE LESS THAN THREE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE FOR THE GOVERNOR'S CONSIDERATION UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED OR JULY 1, 2023, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3783"
citation: "South Carolina H 3783 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["joint resolution"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Hardee", "Sandifer"]
version_count: 3
action_count: 14
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-01-24"
last_action: "2023-03-06"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/bf7f57a8-50a1-4065-ad10-64c5144cd6dc"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3783&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "d149052986ef4dcfc5fbc26744e1d85e5e93a1b1a20f6fde5efd539804470912"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3783 (2023-2024) — Department of Employment and Workforce
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE REVIEW COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE LESS THAN THREE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE FOR THE GOVERNOR'S CONSIDERATION UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED OR JULY 1, 2023, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3783.htm)
2. **1/24/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3783_20230124.htm)
3. **2/14/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3783_20230214.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **110–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Hardee — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-24** Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-25** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-01-25** Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
- **2023-01-26** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-01-26** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-26** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-14** Recalled from Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
- **2023-02-15** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-02-15** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2023-02-16** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-02-28** Ratified R 3
- **2023-03-01** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-03-06** Effective date 03/01/23
- **2023-03-06** Act No. 1
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/bf7f57a8-50a1-4065-ad10-64c5144cd6dc`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Military Temporary Remote School Enrollment Act"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE \"MILITARY TEMPORARY REMOTE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT ACT\" BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-33 SO AS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL PUPILS COMPLY WITH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS IF THEIR PARENTS ARE TRANSFERRED TO OR ARE PENDING TRANSFER TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN THIS STATE WHILE ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY PURSUANT TO OFFICIAL MILITARY ORDERS, TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLLMENT AND COURSE REGISTRATION FROM SUCH PUPILS BY ELECTRONIC MEANS, TO PROVIDE PARENTS OF SUCH STUDENTS SHALL PROVIDE CERTAIN PROOF OF RESIDENCE AFTER ARRIVAL, TO PROVIDE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANOTHER PROVISION OF LAW, TO PROVIDE AMBIGUITIES IN CONSTRUING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT MUST BE RESOLVED IN FAVOR OF ENROLLMENT, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMINOLOGY. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3797"
citation: "South Carolina H 3797 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B.J. Cox", "Beach", "Blackwell", "Bradley", "Erickson", "G.M. Smith", "Hixon", "Long", "McCravy", "Oremus", "Taylor", "W. Newton", "Williams"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 22
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-01-25"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/9dc24e57-b8f3-423a-8e3f-949ace4f68cc"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3797&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "69337e5e171ce3fc28479d232dcb1c715df4f1e103246a505c59d6d94df2f896"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3797 (2023-2024) — Military Temporary Remote School Enrollment Act
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "MILITARY TEMPORARY REMOTE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-33 SO AS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL PUPILS COMPLY WITH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS IF THEIR PARENTS ARE TRANSFERRED TO OR ARE PENDING TRANSFER TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN THIS STATE WHILE ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY PURSUANT TO OFFICIAL MILITARY ORDERS, TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLLMENT AND COURSE REGISTRATION FROM SUCH PUPILS BY ELECTRONIC MEANS, TO PROVIDE PARENTS OF SUCH STUDENTS SHALL PROVIDE CERTAIN PROOF OF RESIDENCE AFTER ARRIVAL, TO PROVIDE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANOTHER PROVISION OF LAW, TO PROVIDE AMBIGUITIES IN CONSTRUING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT MUST BE RESOLVED IN FAVOR OF ENROLLMENT, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMINOLOGY. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3797.htm)
2. **1/25/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3797_20230125.htm)
3. **2/15/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3797_20230215.htm)
4. **4/13/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3797_20230413.htm)
5. **5/9/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3797_20230509.htm)
## Votes
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **112–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **120–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- B.J. Cox — primary (person)
- Beach — primary (person)
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Bradley — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- Long — primary (person)
- McCravy — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Taylor — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-25** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-25** Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-15** Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-02-16** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: W.Newton, Williams
- **2023-02-21** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: McCravy, Long, Hixon, Taylor, Oremus, Blackwell, Erickson, Bradley
- **2023-02-21** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-02-21** Roll call Yeas-120 Nays-0
- **2023-02-22** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-02-22** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-22** Referred to Committee on Education `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-12** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-13** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-09** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-09** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 48
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 40
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/9dc24e57-b8f3-423a-8e3f-949ace4f68cc`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Water Professionals Day"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-270 SO AS TO DECLARE THE FIRST MONDAY OF MARCH OF EACH YEAR AS \"WATER PROFESSIONALS DAY\". - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3799"
citation: "South Carolina H 3799 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Hyde", "Nutt"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 17
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-01-25"
last_action: "2024-02-09"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/ffc143ef-2059-4a64-9b18-59d7022d111f"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3799&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "9480b127fe3ad194d20d18650fbba7701adcf87b906c342333461c9ad2dc60ef"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3799 (2023-2024) — Water Professionals Day
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-270 SO AS TO DECLARE THE FIRST MONDAY OF MARCH OF EACH YEAR AS "WATER PROFESSIONALS DAY". - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3799.htm)
2. **01/10/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3799_20240110.htm)
3. **01/25/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3799_20230125.htm)
4. **04/06/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3799_20230406.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **101–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Hyde — primary (person)
- Nutt — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-25** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-25** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-02** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Nutt
- **2023-04-06** Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-18** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-18** Roll call Yeas-101 Nays-0
- **2023-04-19** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-25** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-25** Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-10** Recalled from Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
- **2024-01-11** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-01-11** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-01-16** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-01-30** Ratified R 106
- **2024-02-05** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-02-09** Effective date 02/05/24
- **2024-02-09** Act No. 105
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/ffc143ef-2059-4a64-9b18-59d7022d111f`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Industry Partnership Fund Tax Credit"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3585, RELATING TO THE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP FUND TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE AGGREGATE CREDIT FROM NINE MILLION TO TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS FOR TAX YEARS AFTER 2022. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3811"
citation: "South Carolina H 3811 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Elliott"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 19
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-01-25"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/d6729a5d-a66a-4c22-86fe-c01c0a57b82e"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3811&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "b029f1b388a05e50ccd85544adcf67ddc800d983d50b280fb321271f0b460819"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3811 (2023-2024) — Industry Partnership Fund Tax Credit
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3585, RELATING TO THE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP FUND TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE AGGREGATE CREDIT FROM NINE MILLION TO TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS FOR TAX YEARS AFTER 2022. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3811.htm)
2. **01/25/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3811_20230125.htm)
3. **02/08/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3811_20230208.htm)
4. **02/28/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3811_20240228.htm)
5. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3811_20230504.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **30–13** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **94–7** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Elliott — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-01-25** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-01-25** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-04** Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-09** Debate adjourned
- **2023-05-10** Debate adjourned
- **2023-05-11** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Yeas-94 Nays-7
- **2023-05-16** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-23** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-23** Referred to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-28** Committee report: Favorable Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-19** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-19** Roll call Ayes-30 Nays-13
- **2024-03-20** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 149
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 134
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/d6729a5d-a66a-4c22-86fe-c01c0a57b82e`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Doctoral/Professional Universities"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO CATEGORIES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE AND THEIR RESPECTIVE MISSIONS, SO AS TO ADD A NEW CATEGORY FOR DOCTORAL/PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITIES AND TO PROVIDE THEIR RELATED MISSIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3857"
citation: "South Carolina H 3857 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["McGinnis"]
version_count: 8
action_count: 22
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-02-01"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/8c74ab8b-3759-4d6c-8ee9-80f6b85525af"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3857&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "442317a593ca26125e907522b10f6d59624862e2f4dca504eb7d90756ddd3ff0"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3857 (2023-2024) — Doctoral/Professional Universities
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO CATEGORIES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE AND THEIR RESPECTIVE MISSIONS, SO AS TO ADD A NEW CATEGORY FOR DOCTORAL/PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITIES AND TO PROVIDE THEIR RELATED MISSIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3857.htm)
2. **2/1/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3857_20230201.htm)
3. **2/2/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3857_20230202.htm)
4. **3/1/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3857_20230301.htm)
5. **4/27/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3857_20230427.htm)
6. **5/2/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3857_20230502.htm)
7. **5/4/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3857_20230504.htm)
8. **5/8/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3857_20230508.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **39–0** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **111–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **104–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- McGinnis — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-01** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-01** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-02** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-01** Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-02** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-02** Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-0
- **2023-03-07** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-07** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-07** Referred to Committee on Education `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-27** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-02** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-04** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-04** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-04** Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0
- **2023-05-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-09** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 49
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 41
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/8c74ab8b-3759-4d6c-8ee9-80f6b85525af`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Law enforcement and judicial privacy protection"
description: "AN ACT TO DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACT 56 OF 2023, REGARDING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT AND THE JUDICIAL PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT FROM JULY 1, 2024, UNTIL JULY 1, 2025. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3865"
citation: "South Carolina H 3865 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Carter", "Collins", "Hiott", "Robbins", "Rutherford"]
version_count: 7
action_count: 30
vote_count: 5
first_action: "2023-02-02"
last_action: "2024-07-17"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/0afadb1c-74f4-45e0-8321-08c1fed587f4"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3865&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "6b1f23b79524bafa8c87545aa8f2ac032f9c60c883b90f4ed0e715274d874c27"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3865 (2023-2024) — Law enforcement and judicial privacy protection
AN ACT TO DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACT 56 OF 2023, REGARDING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT AND THE JUDICIAL PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT FROM JULY 1, 2024, UNTIL JULY 1, 2025. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3865.htm)
2. **02/02/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3865_20230202.htm)
3. **03/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3865_20230329.htm)
4. **04/10/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3865_20240410.htm)
5. **04/25/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3865_20240425.htm)
6. **05/09/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3865_20240509.htm)
7. **06/26/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3865_20240626.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **113–0** (pass) · lower
- to adopt the conference report — **42–0** (pass) · upper
- 3rd Reading — **40–1** (pass) · upper
- Adopt Conference Report — **101–0** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **0–108** (fail) · lower
## Sponsors
- Carter — primary (person)
- Collins — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Rutherford — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-02** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-02** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins
- **2023-03-29** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-04** Debate adjourned
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
- **2023-04-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-06** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-06** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-17** Referred to Subcommittee: M.Johnson (ch), Sabb, Matthews, Talley, Adams
- **2024-04-10** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-04-25** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-09** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-09** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-1
- **2024-05-09** Non-concurrence in Senate amendment
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Yeas-0 Nays-108
- **2024-05-09** Senate insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed M. Johnson, Sabb, Adams
- **2024-05-09** Conference committee appointed Rutherford, Hiott, W Newton
- **2024-06-26** Conference report received and adopted
- **2024-06-26** Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
- **2024-06-26** Conference report received and adopted
- **2024-06-26** Roll call Yeas-101 Nays-0
- **2024-06-26** Ordered enrolled for ratification
- **2024-06-27** Ratified R 245
- **2024-07-02** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-07-17** Effective date 07/02/24
- **2024-07-17** Act No. 220
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/0afadb1c-74f4-45e0-8321-08c1fed587f4`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Women in Hunting and Fishing Awareness Day"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-270 SO AS TO DECLARE THE THIRD SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EACH YEAR IS DESIGNATED AS \"WOMEN IN HUNTING AND FISHING AWARENESS DAY\". - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3868"
citation: "South Carolina H 3868 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bauer", "Bernstein", "Brewer", "Cobb-Hunter", "Forrest", "Hixon", "J. Moore", "J.L. Johnson", "King", "Murphy", "Neese", "Pendarvis", "Robbins", "Trantham"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 23
vote_count: 5
first_action: "2023-02-02"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/9fee385b-4fd6-451e-9211-ef00684b8c8d"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3868&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "1d11abf2df5ed30e03f5e919c5cd0834a3e6c26000002beccdd370b9f188cc12"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3868 (2023-2024) — Women in Hunting and Fishing Awareness Day
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-270 SO AS TO DECLARE THE THIRD SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EACH YEAR IS DESIGNATED AS "WOMEN IN HUNTING AND FISHING AWARENESS DAY". - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3868.htm)
2. **2/2/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3868_20230202.htm)
3. **3/1/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3868_20230301.htm)
4. **5/4/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3868_20230504.htm)
5. **5/8/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3868_20230508.htm)
6. **5/9/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3868_20230509.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **114–0** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **111–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Table Amendment 1 — **24–86** (fail) · lower
- Table Amendment 1 — **90–21** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Bauer — primary (person)
- Bernstein — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Cobb-Hunter — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- J. Moore — primary (person)
- J.L. Johnson — primary (person)
- King — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Neese — primary (person)
- Pendarvis — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Trantham — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-02** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-02** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-28** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brewer, Murphy, Robbins
- **2023-03-01** Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-02** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: King
- **2023-03-07** Requests for debate-Rep(s). Ott, Hixon, Wetmore, Pope, Crawford, King, McDaniel, Rivers, Kirby, Bernstein, Bauer, Garvin, Tedder, Jefferson, JL Johnson, W Jones, Wheeler, Williams
- **2023-03-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-08** Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
- **2023-03-09** Adopted, sent to Senate `passage`
- **2023-03-14** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-14** Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Fish, Game and Forestry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-09** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-09** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 50
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 42
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/9fee385b-4fd6-451e-9211-ef00684b8c8d`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Narcotic Treatment Programs"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-72 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PERMITTING AND OPERATION OF NARCOTIC TREATMENT PROGRAMS, TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR NARCOTIC TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND THEIR ASSOCIATED PHARMACISTS, PRACTITIONERS, AND PRACTITIONER AGENTS, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO FULFILL CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-720, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF METHADONE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3870"
citation: "South Carolina H 3870 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Ballentine", "Caskey", "Davis", "Dillard", "Erickson", "Hewitt", "M.M. Smith", "West", "Wetmore", "Wooten"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 19
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-02-02"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/53213240-f8d2-45f6-b7a4-ddc4613883ea"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3870&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "6d71f054727011b8f1320a3bd0c02a009e32acb01d57374937ca33be25a6445e"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3870 (2023-2024) — Narcotic Treatment Programs
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-72 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PERMITTING AND OPERATION OF NARCOTIC TREATMENT PROGRAMS, TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR NARCOTIC TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND THEIR ASSOCIATED PHARMACISTS, PRACTITIONERS, AND PRACTITIONER AGENTS, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO FULFILL CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-720, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF METHADONE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3870.htm)
2. **2/2/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3870_20230202.htm)
3. **3/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3870_20230329.htm)
4. **4/5/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3870_20230405.htm)
5. **5/4/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3870_20230504.htm)
## Votes
- 3rd Reading — **40–1** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **109–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Ballentine — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Dillard — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Hewitt — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
- Wetmore — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-02** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-02** Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-08** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith, Davis
- **2023-03-29** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-04** Debate adjourned
- **2023-04-05** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
- **2023-04-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-06** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-06** Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-04** Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-10** Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-1
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 51
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 43
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/53213240-f8d2-45f6-b7a4-ddc4613883ea`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Lottery prize claim disclosures"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-145 SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION CONCERNING LOTTERY CLAIMS FROM NONCONSENSUAL DISCLOSURE OR RELEASE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, TO PROVIDE THE LOTTERY COMMISSION MAY DISCLOSE CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING LOTTERY CLAIMS WITHOUT CONSENT, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR PARTICIPANTS IN CERTAIN PROMOTIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 30-4-40, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3872"
citation: "South Carolina H 3872 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B. Newton", "Brewer", "Caskey", "Connell", "Hager", "Herbkersman", "Mitchell", "Murphy", "Robbins", "Rutherford", "Sandifer", "Wooten"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 17
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-02-02"
last_action: "2024-02-09"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/15b7b8c9-93b7-4cd5-a1d9-8ef1f3da39d3"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3872&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "b1b0daf7731ffbb5251426e06b76259b4ef25fd5bee12282ed36d27d5e56428a"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3872 (2023-2024) — Lottery prize claim disclosures
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-145 SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION CONCERNING LOTTERY CLAIMS FROM NONCONSENSUAL DISCLOSURE OR RELEASE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, TO PROVIDE THE LOTTERY COMMISSION MAY DISCLOSE CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING LOTTERY CLAIMS WITHOUT CONSENT, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR PARTICIPANTS IN CERTAIN PROMOTIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 30-4-40, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3872.htm)
2. **02/02/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3872_20230202.htm)
3. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3872_20230504.htm)
4. **05/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3872_20230509.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **108–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Connell — primary (person)
- Hager — primary (person)
- Herbkersman — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Rutherford — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-02** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-02** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-04** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-04** Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-05-05** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-09** Referred to Committee on Education `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-09** Recalled from Committee on Education
- **2024-01-10** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-01-10** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-01-11** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-01-30** Ratified R 107
- **2024-02-05** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-02-09** Effective date 02/05/24
- **2024-02-09** Act No. 106
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/15b7b8c9-93b7-4cd5-a1d9-8ef1f3da39d3`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Admissions tax"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-21-2420, RELATING TO THE ADMISSIONS TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO TAX MAY BE CHARGED OR COLLECTED ON ANNUAL OR MONTHLY DUES PAID TO A GOLF CLUB. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3880"
citation: "South Carolina H 3880 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B.J. Cox", "B.L. Cox", "Davis", "Elliott", "Herbkersman", "M.M. Smith", "Pace"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 18
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-02-07"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/60e81e07-9dba-48b5-a6e2-79605d36a30d"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3880&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "f9f07e91cf9b10e8db3fd4e98e26411143edcadbade1170b4290f3e65058473f"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3880 (2023-2024) — Admissions tax
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-21-2420, RELATING TO THE ADMISSIONS TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO TAX MAY BE CHARGED OR COLLECTED ON ANNUAL OR MONTHLY DUES PAID TO A GOLF CLUB. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3880.htm)
2. **02/07/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3880_20230207.htm)
3. **02/28/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3880_20240228.htm)
4. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3880_20230504.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **102–7** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **40–4** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- B.J. Cox — primary (person)
- B.L. Cox — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Elliott — primary (person)
- Herbkersman — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Pace — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-07** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-07** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-04** Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-09** Debate adjourned
- **2023-05-10** Debate adjourned
- **2023-05-11** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-7
- **2023-05-16** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-23** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-23** Referred to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-28** Committee report: Favorable Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-04-30** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-04-30** Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-4
- **2024-05-01** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 150
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 135
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/60e81e07-9dba-48b5-a6e2-79605d36a30d`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-13-920, RELATING TO THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FILLING A BOARD VACANCY FOR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL INCAPACITATION OR NONATTENDANCE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6-13-1010, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR INJURING OR DESTROYING FACILITIES OF THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY, SO AS TO INCREASE PENALTIES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3905"
citation: "South Carolina H 3905 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Clyburn", "Hixon"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 16
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-02-08"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/53d6ca4d-071e-4e72-956a-4546bda08b2b"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3905&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "372c0a0f2868afb032124a90b048c6ff162c47cb9fa3989de013c23edc42f3d5"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3905 (2023-2024) — Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-13-920, RELATING TO THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FILLING A BOARD VACANCY FOR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL INCAPACITATION OR NONATTENDANCE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6-13-1010, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR INJURING OR DESTROYING FACILITIES OF THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY, SO AS TO INCREASE PENALTIES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3905.htm)
2. **2/8/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3905_20230208.htm)
3. **3/1/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3905_20230301.htm)
4. **5/2/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3905_20230502.htm)
## Votes
- 3rd Reading — **42–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **111–1** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Clyburn — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-08** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-08** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-01** Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-07** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-07** Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-1
- **2023-03-08** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-08** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-08** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-02** Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-10** Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 52
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 44
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/53d6ca4d-071e-4e72-956a-4546bda08b2b`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Paid family leave"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-151 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND TO PROVIDE PAID PARENTAL LEAVE UPON A QUALIFYING EVENT FOR ELIGIBLE SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-156 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND TO PROVIDE PAID PARENTAL LEAVE UPON THE INITIAL PLACEMENT OF A CHILD BY ADOPTION FOR ELIGIBLE SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3908"
citation: "South Carolina H 3908 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Alexander", "Ballentine", "Bannister", "Bernstein", "Brewer", "Calhoon", "Carter", "Caskey", "Cobb-Hunter", "Collins", "Crawford", "Elliott", "Erickson", "Felder", "G.M. Smith", "Garvin", "Gatch", "Haddon", "Hartnett", "Henegan", "Hyde", "Lawson", "M.M. Smith", "McGinnis", "Mitchell", "Murphy", "Oremus", "Ott", "Pace", "Pope", "Robbins", "Rose", "Sandifer", "Stavrinakis", "T. Moore", "Tedder", "Trantham", "Vaughan", "W. Newton", "Weeks", "Wetmore", "Wheeler", "Whitmire", "Williams", "Willis", "Wooten", "Yow"]
version_count: 7
action_count: 33
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-02-08"
last_action: "2023-05-12"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/ec336ab9-fb0b-45e5-bbf8-d61c2a80dd37"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3908&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "fbd4495e352ecc08b6dabfce6d114fe67c76cef3f7d410a0bb2c427d1fc8b0e5"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3908 (2023-2024) — Paid family leave
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-151 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND TO PROVIDE PAID PARENTAL LEAVE UPON A QUALIFYING EVENT FOR ELIGIBLE SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-156 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND TO PROVIDE PAID PARENTAL LEAVE UPON THE INITIAL PLACEMENT OF A CHILD BY ADOPTION FOR ELIGIBLE SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3908.htm)
2. **2/8/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3908_20230208.htm)
3. **3/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3908_20230330.htm)
4. **4/27/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3908_20230427.htm)
5. **4/4/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3908_20230404.htm)
6. **4/5/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3908_20230405.htm)
7. **5/4/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3908_20230504.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **113–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **38–0** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **114–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Alexander — primary (person)
- Ballentine — primary (person)
- Bannister — primary (person)
- Bernstein — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Calhoon — primary (person)
- Carter — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Cobb-Hunter — primary (person)
- Collins — primary (person)
- Crawford — primary (person)
- Elliott — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Felder — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Garvin — primary (person)
- Gatch — primary (person)
- Haddon — primary (person)
- Hartnett — primary (person)
- Henegan — primary (person)
- Hyde — primary (person)
- Lawson — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- McGinnis — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Ott — primary (person)
- Pace — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Rose — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
- Stavrinakis — primary (person)
- T. Moore — primary (person)
- Tedder — primary (person)
- Trantham — primary (person)
- Vaughan — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- Weeks — primary (person)
- Wetmore — primary (person)
- Wheeler — primary (person)
- Whitmire — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
- Willis — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-08** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-08** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-09** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Wetmore, Stavrinakis
- **2023-02-28** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Mitchell, Yow
- **2023-03-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith
- **2023-03-13** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis
- **2023-03-15** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Vaughan
- **2023-03-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Cobb-Hunter, Oremus, McGinnis, Trantham
- **2023-03-30** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Calhoon, Gatch, Weeks, Rose, Alexander, Tedder, Garvin
- **2023-03-30** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Ways and Means `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-04** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-04** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Murphy, Sandifer, Hartnett, Robbins, Brewer, Pope, Pace, Henegan, Williams, Wheeler
- **2023-04-05** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Wooten, T.Moore, Hyde, Lawson
- **2023-04-05** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
- **2023-04-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-06** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-06** Referred to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-26** Committee report: Favorable Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-02** Special order, set for May 2, 2023
- **2023-05-02** Roll call Ayes-xxx Nays-xxx
- **2023-05-04** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-04** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-04** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-04** Roll call Ayes-38 Nays-0
- **2023-05-09** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-10** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-10** Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 53
- **2023-05-12** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-12** Effective date 06/26/23
- **2023-05-12** Act No. 17
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/ec336ab9-fb0b-45e5-bbf8-d61c2a80dd37`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Federal military installations"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-29-1625, RELATING TO FEDERAL DEFENSE FACILITIES DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN INSTALLATIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF \"FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS\". - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3934"
citation: "South Carolina H 3934 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Hixon"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 22
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-02-09"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/0a5800bd-acef-45f0-91ea-e1163305ca65"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3934&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "ad8ab3024e7315a730a540ef3ac2896a6414cd30014a35b6e654bee3d8715093"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3934 (2023-2024) — Federal military installations
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-29-1625, RELATING TO FEDERAL DEFENSE FACILITIES DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN INSTALLATIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF "FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS". - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3934.htm)
2. **02/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3934_20230209.htm)
3. **05/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3934_20240501.htm)
4. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3934_20230504.htm)
5. **05/04/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3934_20230504a.htm)
6. **05/08/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3934_20240508.htm)
## Votes
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **107–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **109–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Hixon — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-09** Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-04** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-04** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-04** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-05-05** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-09** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-05** Referred to Subcommittee: M.Johnson (ch), Sabb, Talley, Adams, Devine
- **2024-05-01** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-08** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-08** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-05-09** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-09** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 210
- **2024-05-20** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/20/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 173
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/0a5800bd-acef-45f0-91ea-e1163305ca65`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Working Agricultural Lands Preservation"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 48-59-40, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK, SO AS TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP BY ADDING THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, AND THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 48-59-150 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE WORKING FARMLAND PROTECTION FUND. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3951"
citation: "South Carolina H 3951 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bannister", "Brewer", "Calhoon", "Davis", "Erickson", "Forrest", "G.M. Smith", "Haddon", "Hiott", "Hixon", "Leber", "Ligon", "M.M. Smith", "Murphy", "Pope", "Robbins", "Willis"]
version_count: 11
action_count: 34
vote_count: 4
first_action: "2023-02-14"
last_action: "2024-03-14"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/ade63406-f184-45b1-86ea-9759062e4016"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3951&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "a715e4759c56f52a42b84d466365ef45da1edd37b92b3812a25a72bed097fca8"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3951 (2023-2024) — Working Agricultural Lands Preservation
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 48-59-40, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK, SO AS TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP BY ADDING THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, AND THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 48-59-150 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE WORKING FARMLAND PROTECTION FUND. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3951.htm)
2. **01/24/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3951_20240124.htm)
3. **01/25/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3951_20240125.htm)
4. **01/30/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3951_20240130.htm)
5. **02/14/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3951_20230214.htm)
6. **03/07/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3951_20230307.htm)
7. **03/08/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3951_20230308.htm)
8. **03/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3951_20230329.htm)
9. **03/31/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3951_20230331.htm)
10. **04/18/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3951_20230418.htm)
11. **04/19/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3951_20230419.htm)
## Votes
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **100–7** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **104–2** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 3 — **90–18** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **46–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Bannister — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Calhoon — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Haddon — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- Leber — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Willis — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-14** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-14** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-21** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Forrest
- **2023-02-22** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Erickson
- **2023-02-28** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brewer, Murphy, Robbins
- **2023-03-07** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-08** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis
- **2023-03-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-09** Debate adjourned
- **2023-03-28** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Calhoon
- **2023-03-28** Requests for debate-Rep(s). Beach, Pace, Harris, McCabe, White, Cromer, TA Morgan, Hiott, Hixon, Haddon, Erickson, Kirby, Ott, Oremus, Blackwell, B Newton, Ligon, TA Moore, MM Smith, BL Cox, Guest, McDaniel, Bradley
- **2023-03-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pope, Davis, M.M.Smith
- **2023-03-29** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-29** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-29** Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-2
- **2023-03-30** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-30** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-30** Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-31** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-18** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture and Natural Resources `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-19** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-03** Committed to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-24** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-01-25** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-01-30** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-01-30** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-01-30** Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
- **2024-01-31** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-02-06** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-02-06** Roll call Yeas-100 Nays-7
- **2024-03-07** Ratified R 122
- **2024-03-11** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-03-14** Effective date 03/11/24
- **2024-03-14** Act No. 117
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/ade63406-f184-45b1-86ea-9759062e4016`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Consumer affairs"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 37-2-307, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT CLOSING FEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CLOSING FEE TO BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED WITH THE ADVERTISED PRICE, TO REQUIRE THE FEE BE REASONABLE, AND TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS IS TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT MEASURES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3952"
citation: "South Carolina H 3952 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Alexander", "Atkinson", "B. Newton", "Ballentine", "Bannister", "Bradley", "Brewer", "Connell", "Crawford", "Cromer", "Davis", "Erickson", "Felder", "Forrest", "G.M. Smith", "Guest", "Guffey", "Hager", "Hardee", "Herbkersman", "Hixon", "Hyde", "Lawson", "Ligon", "Long", "M.M. Smith", "Magnuson", "Mitchell", "Moss", "Murphy", "Ott", "Pope", "Robbins", "Sandifer", "Sessions", "Stavrinakis", "T. Moore", "W. Newton", "Wetmore", "White", "Williams", "Willis", "Wooten", "Yow"]
version_count: 9
action_count: 31
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-02-14"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/9d3dfa36-c379-4e39-b5d1-4aa75f94a63e"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3952&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "89f90d9280b952f9adfcc996cecfc38924502fcb162c06ad3cc4a6e7582af286"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3952 (2023-2024) — Consumer affairs
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 37-2-307, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT CLOSING FEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CLOSING FEE TO BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED WITH THE ADVERTISED PRICE, TO REQUIRE THE FEE BE REASONABLE, AND TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS IS TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT MEASURES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3952.htm)
2. **2/14/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3952_20230214.htm)
3. **3/28/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3952_20230328.htm)
4. **3/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3952_20230329.htm)
5. **3/29/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3952_20230329a.htm)
6. **3/31/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3952_20230331.htm)
7. **4/25/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3952_20230425.htm)
8. **5/3/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3952_20230503.htm)
9. **5/5/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3952_20230505.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **102–0** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **109–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Alexander — primary (person)
- Atkinson — primary (person)
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- Ballentine — primary (person)
- Bannister — primary (person)
- Bradley — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Connell — primary (person)
- Crawford — primary (person)
- Cromer — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Felder — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Guest — primary (person)
- Guffey — primary (person)
- Hager — primary (person)
- Hardee — primary (person)
- Herbkersman — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- Hyde — primary (person)
- Lawson — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- Long — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Magnuson — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Moss — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Ott — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
- Sessions — primary (person)
- Stavrinakis — primary (person)
- T. Moore — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- Wetmore — primary (person)
- White — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
- Willis — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-14** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-14** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-15** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Connell, Hager, Atkinson, Moss, Stavrinakis, Yow, Mitchell, Ligon
- **2023-02-16** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: B.Newton, Williams, T.Moore, Lawson
- **2023-02-21** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins, Brewer, Murphy, Wooten, Cromer, Magnuson, Pope, Hixon, Forrest, M.M.Smith, Davis, Ballentine, Erickson, Guest
- **2023-02-22** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ott, Willis
- **2023-03-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sandifer, White
- **2023-03-28** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hardee, Long
- **2023-03-29** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-29** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-29** Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-0
- **2023-03-29** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-30** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-30** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-30** Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-31** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-25** Recalled from Committee on Banking and Insurance
- **2023-05-02** Debate adjourned
- **2023-05-02** Roll call Ayes-xxx Nays-xxx
- **2023-05-03** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-03** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-03** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-05** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-10** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-10** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 54
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 45
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/9d3dfa36-c379-4e39-b5d1-4aa75f94a63e`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "State Poultry Festival"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-686 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA POULTRY FESTIVAL IN LEXINGTON COUNTY AS THE OFFICIAL STATE POULTRY FESTIVAL. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3960"
citation: "South Carolina H 3960 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Forrest"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 17
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-02-15"
last_action: "2024-02-09"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/644aee60-3319-49c1-9d73-86bbadf0e5f5"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3960&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "e31dbf08f8acd782444d61ca9c2697dea297ea942207d8a78eef800324a0edff"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3960 (2023-2024) — State Poultry Festival
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-686 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA POULTRY FESTIVAL IN LEXINGTON COUNTY AS THE OFFICIAL STATE POULTRY FESTIVAL. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3960.htm)
2. **02/15/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3960_20230215.htm)
3. **05/02/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3960_20230502.htm)
4. **05/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3960_20230509.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **78–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Forrest — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-15** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-15** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-02** Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-03** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-03** Roll call Yeas-78 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-04** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-04** Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-09** Recalled from Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
- **2024-01-10** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-01-10** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-01-11** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-01-30** Ratified R 108
- **2024-02-05** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-02-05** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-02-09** Effective date 02/05/24
- **2024-02-09** Act No. 107
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/644aee60-3319-49c1-9d73-86bbadf0e5f5`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Dorchester School District 2"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 535 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE SEVEN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SUMMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 OF DORCHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE METHOD OF ELECTING FROM AT-LARGE TO SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS, TO DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS ARE DELINEATED, TO CHANGE THE CANDIDATE FILING METHOD, AND TO PROVIDE DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION FOR THE NEWLY DRAWN ELECTION DISTRICTS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3961"
citation: "South Carolina H 3961 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Brewer", "Gatch", "Jefferson", "Murphy", "Robbins"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 16
vote_count: 1
first_action: "2023-02-15"
last_action: "2023-07-06"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/59a3906d-44c4-4f12-a425-813d05505515"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3961&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "47a7f1f9acb4628185ed250b31ee9b3b60d0a3cd07191a6e9c685e57711a6b46"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3961 (2023-2024) — Dorchester School District 2
AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 535 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE SEVEN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SUMMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 OF DORCHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE METHOD OF ELECTING FROM AT-LARGE TO SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS, TO DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS ARE DELINEATED, TO CHANGE THE CANDIDATE FILING METHOD, AND TO PROVIDE DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION FOR THE NEWLY DRAWN ELECTION DISTRICTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3961.htm)
2. **02/15/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3961_20230215.htm)
3. **02/15/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3961_20230215a.htm)
4. **02/21/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3961_20230221.htm)
5. **02/22/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3961_20230222.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **102–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Gatch — primary (person)
- Jefferson — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-15** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-15** Referred to Dorchester Delegation
- **2023-02-15** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins
- **2023-02-15** Committee report: Favorable Dorchester Delegation `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-02-16** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-02-16** Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-0
- **2023-02-16** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-02-17** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-02-21** Introduced, read first time, placed on local & uncontested calendar `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-22** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-01** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-02** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-15** Ratified R 8
- **2023-03-20** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-03-23** Effective date 03/20/23
- **2023-07-06** Act No. 96
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/59a3906d-44c4-4f12-a425-813d05505515`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Property and casualty insurance"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-55-730 SO AS TO ALLOW INSURERS TO POST AN INSURANCE POLICY OR ENDORSEMENT ON THEIR WEBSITE IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3977"
citation: "South Carolina H 3977 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Anderson", "Hardee", "Sandifer"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 18
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-02-16"
last_action: "2024-02-09"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/e6cf76f7-4b30-4e3c-9bf1-bdd6c574917c"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3977&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "12b8acc0c1d48ed060cf20e29d3c8abd946109804a16aefe52b67ade88ff4dad"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3977 (2023-2024) — Property and casualty insurance
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-55-730 SO AS TO ALLOW INSURERS TO POST AN INSURANCE POLICY OR ENDORSEMENT ON THEIR WEBSITE IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3977.htm)
2. **02/16/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3977_20230216.htm)
3. **03/28/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3977_20230328.htm)
4. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3977_20230504.htm)
5. **05/08/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3977_20230508.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **101–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Anderson — primary (person)
- Hardee — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-16** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-16** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-23** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Anderson
- **2023-03-28** Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-29** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-29** Roll call Yeas-101 Nays-0
- **2023-03-30** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-30** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-30** Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Committee report: Favorable Banking and Insurance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-11** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-01-11** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-01-30** Ratified R 109
- **2024-02-05** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-02-09** Effective date 02/05/24
- **2024-02-09** Act No. 108
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/e6cf76f7-4b30-4e3c-9bf1-bdd6c574917c`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Anderson School Districst 1 and 5"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 509 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF ANDERSON COUNTY, SO AS TO REASSIGN TO ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 A PARCEL OF ANDERSON COUNTY REAL PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED FOR ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 5. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3987"
citation: "South Carolina H 3987 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Thayer"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 14
vote_count: 1
first_action: "2023-02-16"
last_action: "2023-07-06"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/e2d02c05-759c-4cbb-87db-de0e15126ed2"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3987&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "3eb78ce2acdbc27b27e4993080778cb88e4f36b9be7beb9c97277285d970d424"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3987 (2023-2024) — Anderson School Districst 1 and 5
AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 509 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF ANDERSON COUNTY, SO AS TO REASSIGN TO ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 A PARCEL OF ANDERSON COUNTY REAL PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED FOR ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 5. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3987.htm)
2. **02/16/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3987_20230216.htm)
3. **04/25/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3987_20230425.htm)
4. **04/27/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3987_20230427.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **106–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Thayer — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-16** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-16** Referred to Anderson Delegation
- **2023-04-25** Delegation report: Favorable Anderson Delegation
- **2023-04-26** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-26** Roll call Yeas-106 Nays-0
- **2023-04-27** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-27** Introduced, read first time, placed on local & uncontested calendar `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-04** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-04** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-05-05** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 55
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-07-06** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-07-06** Act No. 91
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/e2d02c05-759c-4cbb-87db-de0e15126ed2`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ACTIONS THAT CONSTITUTE THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY AND TO DEFINE THE TERM \"DIRECT SUPERVISION\"; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-40, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PHARMACY, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-84, RELATING TO PHARMACY INTERNS AND EXTERNS, SO AS TO REVISE SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-190, RELATING TO PROTOCOL FOR PHARMACISTS TO ADMINISTER VACCINES WITHOUT PRACTITIONER ORDERS OR PRESCRIPTIONS, SO AS TO LOWER THE AUTHORIZED VACCINATION RECIPIENT AGE TO SIXTEEN YEARS, TO PROVIDE INFORMED CONSENT REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE PHARMACY TECHNICIANS MAY ADMINISTER VACCINATIONS UNDER PHARMACIST SUPERVISION, TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACY INTERNS TO MAKE VACCINATIONS, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-200, RELATING TO THE JOINT PHARMACIST ADMINISTERED VACCINES COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3988"
citation: "South Carolina H 3988 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B.J. Cox", "Davis", "Forrest", "Guffey", "Kirby", "M.M. Smith", "Pedalino", "Wheeler"]
version_count: 13
action_count: 41
vote_count: 8
first_action: "2023-02-16"
last_action: "2024-07-17"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/076f4c88-5c4e-4ac5-a0dd-b277e0bbb817"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3988&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "bea6aa92511fae9cc2ab3a278f18e4abfd2aea3bf8ed348595ec4bfd5d651cde"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3988 (2023-2024) — Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ACTIONS THAT CONSTITUTE THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "DIRECT SUPERVISION"; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-40, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PHARMACY, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-84, RELATING TO PHARMACY INTERNS AND EXTERNS, SO AS TO REVISE SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-190, RELATING TO PROTOCOL FOR PHARMACISTS TO ADMINISTER VACCINES WITHOUT PRACTITIONER ORDERS OR PRESCRIPTIONS, SO AS TO LOWER THE AUTHORIZED VACCINATION RECIPIENT AGE TO SIXTEEN YEARS, TO PROVIDE INFORMED CONSENT REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE PHARMACY TECHNICIANS MAY ADMINISTER VACCINATIONS UNDER PHARMACIST SUPERVISION, TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACY INTERNS TO MAKE VACCINATIONS, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-200, RELATING TO THE JOINT PHARMACIST ADMINISTERED VACCINES COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3988.htm)
2. **02/16/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3988_20230216.htm)
3. **02/28/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3988_20240228.htm)
4. **03/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3988_20240301.htm)
5. **03/15/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3988_20240315.htm)
6. **03/19/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3988_20240319.htm)
7. **03/20/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3988_20240320.htm)
8. **03/21/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3988_20240321.htm)
9. **04/23/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3988_20240423.htm)
10. **04/30/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3988_20240430.htm)
11. **05/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3988_20240501.htm)
12. **05/08/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3988_20240508.htm)
13. **06/26/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3988_20240626.htm)
## Votes
- to lay on the table — **20–22** (fail) · upper
- to adopt the conference report — **42–0** (pass) · upper
- Table Amendment 2 — **91–9** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **0–104** (fail) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
- Table Amendment 4 — **80–19** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **104–2** (pass) · lower
- Adopt Conference Report — **89–17** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- B.J. Cox — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- Guffey — primary (person)
- Kirby — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Pedalino — primary (person)
- Wheeler — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-16** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-16** Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-15** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Forrest
- **2024-02-13** Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: Herbkersman
- **2024-02-28** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-02-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Wheeler
- **2024-03-01** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-03-06** Debate adjourned
- **2024-03-07** Requests for debate-Rep(s). Harris
- **2024-03-07** Debate adjourned
- **2024-03-07** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kirby
- **2024-03-15** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-03-19** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Guffey
- **2024-03-19** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-03-20** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-03-20** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-20** Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-2
- **2024-03-21** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-21** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-03-26** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-03-26** Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-23** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-04-30** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-01** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-05-07** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-07** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-08** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2024-05-09** Non-concurrence in Senate amendment
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Yeas-0 Nays-104
- **2024-05-09** Senate insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Martin, Hutto, Cromer
- **2024-05-09** Conference committee appointed Davis, MM Smith, W Jones
- **2024-06-26** Conference report received and adopted
- **2024-06-26** Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
- **2024-06-26** Conference report received and adopted
- **2024-06-26** Roll call Yeas-89 Nays-17
- **2024-06-26** Ordered enrolled for ratification
- **2024-06-27** Ratified R 246
- **2024-07-02** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-07-17** Effective date 07/02/24
- **2024-07-17** Act No. 221
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/076f4c88-5c4e-4ac5-a0dd-b277e0bbb817`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Delinquent unemployment compensation tax rates"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 41-31-60, RELATING TO DELINQUENT UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TAX RATES, SO AS TO PERMIT EMPLOYERS WITH INSTALLMENT PAYMENT AGREEMENTS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE TO PAY THE TAX AT A SPECIFIED ANNUAL STATUTORY RATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTOMATIC REVERSION OF THIS RATE UPON FAILURE TO TIMELY COMPLY WITH THE PAYMENT AGREEMENT. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3992"
citation: "South Carolina H 3992 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Blackwell", "Burns", "Cromer", "Ligon", "Magnuson", "McGinnis", "Pace", "Sandifer", "White"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 24
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-02-16"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/e9dbbb0d-8f75-4471-b5e8-03eecd4470e7"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3992&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "36c15446b888d4e0a5c5e1aab578781d6944417fa49c0d0a104c5f4d01640114"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3992 (2023-2024) — Delinquent unemployment compensation tax rates
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 41-31-60, RELATING TO DELINQUENT UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TAX RATES, SO AS TO PERMIT EMPLOYERS WITH INSTALLMENT PAYMENT AGREEMENTS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE TO PAY THE TAX AT A SPECIFIED ANNUAL STATUTORY RATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTOMATIC REVERSION OF THIS RATE UPON FAILURE TO TIMELY COMPLY WITH THE PAYMENT AGREEMENT. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3992.htm)
2. **01/31/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3992_20240131.htm)
3. **02/06/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3992_20240206.htm)
4. **02/16/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3992_20230216.htm)
5. **03/19/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3992_20240319.htm)
6. **03/21/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3992_20240321.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **117–0** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **110–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **42–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Burns — primary (person)
- Cromer — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- Magnuson — primary (person)
- McGinnis — primary (person)
- Pace — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
- White — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-16** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-16** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-22** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sandifer
- **2024-01-31** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ligon
- **2024-01-31** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-02-01** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Cromer, Magnuson, White, Pace, Burns
- **2024-02-06** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-02-06** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-06** Roll call Yeas-117 Nays-0
- **2024-02-07** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-02-07** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-02-07** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2024-03-19** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-21** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-03-26** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-26** Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
- **2024-03-27** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-04-09** Debate adjourned
- **2024-04-10** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-04-10** Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 151
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 136
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/e9dbbb0d-8f75-4471-b5e8-03eecd4470e7`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Venison"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-1920, RELATING TO THE SALE OF EXOTIC FARM-RAISED VENISON, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 3993"
citation: "South Carolina H 3993 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Atkinson", "B. Newton", "B.L. Cox", "Brewer", "Forrest", "Gatch", "Guffey", "Hager", "Hixon", "Lawson", "Leber", "Mitchell", "Murphy", "Ott", "Robbins", "Sessions", "West", "Yow"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 16
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-02-16"
last_action: "2024-03-14"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/7023f016-04bd-457f-9c8b-6d25c389f1f6"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3993&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "038b8732d94f982ee2b59b4d6ec095c741f3574838c3a4efac5f0c91c5868eb4"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 3993 (2023-2024) — Venison
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-1920, RELATING TO THE SALE OF EXOTIC FARM-RAISED VENISON, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/3993.htm)
2. **02/08/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3993_20240208.htm)
3. **02/16/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3993_20230216.htm)
4. **05/02/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3993_20230502.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **90–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **43–1** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Atkinson — primary (person)
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- B.L. Cox — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- Gatch — primary (person)
- Guffey — primary (person)
- Hager — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- Lawson — primary (person)
- Leber — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Ott — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Sessions — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-16** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-16** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-02** Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-03** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-03** Roll call Yeas-90 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-04** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-04** Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-08** Committee report: Favorable Fish, Game and Forestry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-02-14** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-14** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-1
- **2024-02-15** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-07** Ratified R 123
- **2024-03-11** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-03-14** Effective date 03/11/24
- **2024-03-14** Act No. 118
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/7023f016-04bd-457f-9c8b-6d25c389f1f6`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Department of Corrections"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE \"CAPTAIN ROBERT JOHNSON ACT\" BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-980 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR INMATES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO POSSESS TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE DIRECTOR, TO DEFINE THE TERM \"TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE\", AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4002"
citation: "South Carolina H 4002 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B. Newton", "Bannister", "Blackwell", "Carter", "Davis", "Erickson", "Forrest", "G.M. Smith", "Haddon", "Hiott", "Hixon", "Pope", "Robbins", "Sandifer", "Thayer", "W. Newton"]
version_count: 10
action_count: 31
vote_count: 4
first_action: "2023-02-21"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/ef9b87ae-611c-4085-a5b1-50e9cd496006"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4002&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "f528418a7f7fb7da490b0ec97d0fff038fb4c6a6e1dd68ad019422b439db661b"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4002 (2023-2024) — Department of Corrections
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "CAPTAIN ROBERT JOHNSON ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-980 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR INMATES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO POSSESS TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE DIRECTOR, TO DEFINE THE TERM "TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE", AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4002.htm)
2. **02/15/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4002_20240215.htm)
3. **02/16/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4002_20240216.htm)
4. **02/21/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4002_20230221.htm)
5. **02/22/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4002_20240222.htm)
6. **02/27/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4002_20240227.htm)
7. **03/06/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4002_20240306.htm)
8. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4002_20230504.htm)
9. **05/04/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4002_20230504a.htm)
10. **05/08/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4002_20230508.htm)
## Votes
- to concur — **46–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **106–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
- Adopt Amendment 1a — **117–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- Bannister — primary (person)
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Carter — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Haddon — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
- Thayer — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-21** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-21** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-02-22** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Carter
- **2023-05-03** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins
- **2023-05-03** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-04** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Blackwell, Forrest, Pope
- **2023-05-04** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-04** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-04** Roll call Yeas-106 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-05-05** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-09** Referred to Committee on Corrections and Penology `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-15** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Corrections and Penology `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-02-16** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-02-22** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-02-22** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-22** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2024-02-27** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-02-27** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-02-28** Debate adjourned until Tues., 3-5-24
- **2024-03-06** Senate amendment amended `amendment-amendment`
- **2024-03-06** Returned to Senate with amendments
- **2024-03-06** Roll call Yeas-117 Nays-0
- **2024-03-20** Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
- **2024-03-20** Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 152
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 137
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/ef9b87ae-611c-4085-a5b1-50e9cd496006`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Internal Revenue Code conformity"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-40, RELATING TO APPLICATION OF THE FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE TAX LAWS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO THE YEAR 2022 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. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4017"
citation: "South Carolina H 4017 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Ballentine"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 16
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-02-23"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/645c416d-410e-4562-9374-885f66ad754e"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4017&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "36910559ba54141caad5cde0100761b1599a01ebb90e0cec65ffeb64aa8ff777"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4017 (2023-2024) — Internal Revenue Code conformity
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-40, RELATING TO APPLICATION OF THE FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE TAX LAWS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO THE YEAR 2022 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. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4017.htm)
2. **2/23/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4017_20230223.htm)
3. **3/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4017_20230330.htm)
4. **4/27/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4017_20230427.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **113–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **39–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Ballentine — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-23** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-23** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-30** Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
- **2023-04-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-06** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-06** Referred to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-27** Committee report: Favorable Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-04** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-04** Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0
- **2023-05-09** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 56
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 46
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/645c416d-410e-4562-9374-885f66ad754e`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "First Steps"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-152-60, RELATING TO LOCAL FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHIP BOARDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION, MANNER OF APPOINTMENT, AND TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARDS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMINATION OF CERTAIN CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN TASKS BY LOCAL FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHIPS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-152-70, RELATING TO LOCAL PARTNERSHIP BOARDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MULTICOUNTY PARTNERSHIPS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-152-150, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT AND ADOPTION OF A STANDARD FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM FOR LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, SO AS TO REVISE PROVISIONS CONCERNING POLICES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES; BY ADDING SECTION 63-11-1726 SO AS TO PROVIDE ALL PUBLICLY FUNDED EARLY CHILDHOOD-SERVING AGENCIES AND ENTITIES SHALL PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN DATA SHARING INITIATIVES SUPPORTED BY THE ADVISORY COUNCIL; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1720, RELATING TO THE FIRST STEPS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO ADD THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AS A TRUSTEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1725, RELATING TO THE FIRST STEPS ADVISORY COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TO REVISE DATA GOVERNANCE POLICIES, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARENT KNOWLEDGE, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND REVIEW OF AN OVERALL STRATEGIC PLAN; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1730, RELATING TO OVERSIGHT DUTIES OF THE FIRST STEPS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS CONCERNING LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PERSONNEL POLICIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-152-10, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE AUTHORIZING ACT ARE PERMANENT AND FUTURE REAUTHORIZATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4023"
citation: "South Carolina H 4023 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["A.M. Morgan", "Alexander", "Ballentine", "Bauer", "Beach", "Bradley", "Chumley", "Cromer", "Erickson", "Gibson", "Gilliam", "Haddon", "Hartnett", "Henegan", "Herbkersman", "J.L. Johnson", "Landing", "Leber", "McCabe", "McCravy", "McDaniel", "McGinnis", "O'Neal", "Oremus", "Ott", "S. Jones", "T.A. Morgan", "Vaughan", "White", "Willis"]
version_count: 12
action_count: 34
vote_count: 5
first_action: "2023-02-23"
last_action: "2023-06-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/0aa5b8dd-dab7-4f94-8209-a7bce6060a60"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4023&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "551602ab0e9202c926bd4ee7cb542a3025953c29272b079f4c1646a2f4c9c055"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4023 (2023-2024) — First Steps
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-152-60, RELATING TO LOCAL FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHIP BOARDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION, MANNER OF APPOINTMENT, AND TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARDS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMINATION OF CERTAIN CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN TASKS BY LOCAL FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHIPS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-152-70, RELATING TO LOCAL PARTNERSHIP BOARDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MULTICOUNTY PARTNERSHIPS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-152-150, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT AND ADOPTION OF A STANDARD FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM FOR LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, SO AS TO REVISE PROVISIONS CONCERNING POLICES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES; BY ADDING SECTION 63-11-1726 SO AS TO PROVIDE ALL PUBLICLY FUNDED EARLY CHILDHOOD-SERVING AGENCIES AND ENTITIES SHALL PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN DATA SHARING INITIATIVES SUPPORTED BY THE ADVISORY COUNCIL; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1720, RELATING TO THE FIRST STEPS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO ADD THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AS A TRUSTEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1725, RELATING TO THE FIRST STEPS ADVISORY COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TO REVISE DATA GOVERNANCE POLICIES, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES TO BUILD PARENT KNOWLEDGE, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND REVIEW OF AN OVERALL STRATEGIC PLAN; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1730, RELATING TO OVERSIGHT DUTIES OF THE FIRST STEPS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS CONCERNING LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PERSONNEL POLICIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-152-10, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE AUTHORIZING ACT ARE PERMANENT AND FUTURE REAUTHORIZATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4023.htm)
2. **02/23/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4023_20230223.htm)
3. **03/07/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4023_20230307.htm)
4. **03/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4023_20230329.htm)
5. **03/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4023_20230330.htm)
6. **04/03/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4023_20230403.htm)
7. **04/27/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4023_20230427.htm)
8. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4023_20230504.htm)
9. **05/08/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4023_20230508.htm)
10. **05/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4023_20230509.htm)
11. **05/10/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4023_20230510.htm)
12. **06/14/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4023_20230614.htm)
## Votes
- 3rd Reading — **41–0** (pass) · upper
- to adopt the conference report — **36–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **107–0** (pass) · lower
- Adopt Conference Report — **104–0** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **0–111** (fail) · lower
## Sponsors
- A.M. Morgan — primary (person)
- Alexander — primary (person)
- Ballentine — primary (person)
- Bauer — primary (person)
- Beach — primary (person)
- Bradley — primary (person)
- Chumley — primary (person)
- Cromer — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Gibson — primary (person)
- Gilliam — primary (person)
- Haddon — primary (person)
- Hartnett — primary (person)
- Henegan — primary (person)
- Herbkersman — primary (person)
- J.L. Johnson — primary (person)
- Landing — primary (person)
- Leber — primary (person)
- McCabe — primary (person)
- McCravy — primary (person)
- McDaniel — primary (person)
- McGinnis — primary (person)
- O'Neal — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Ott — primary (person)
- S. Jones — primary (person)
- T.A. Morgan — primary (person)
- Vaughan — primary (person)
- White — primary (person)
- Willis — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-23** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-23** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-07** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-03-29** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-03-30** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-30** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-30** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2023-03-30** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-03-31** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-03** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-04** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-04** Referred to Committee on Education `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-27** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-04** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-04** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-04** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-09** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-10** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-10** Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Non-concurrence in Senate amendment
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Yeas-0 Nays-111
- **2023-05-11** Senate insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Scott, Hembree, Turner
- **2023-05-11** Conference committee appointed Erickson, S Jones, Tedder
- **2023-06-14** Conference report received and adopted
- **2023-06-14** Roll call Ayes-36 Nays-0
- **2023-06-14** Conference report received and adopted
- **2023-06-14** Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-0
- **2023-06-14** Ordered enrolled for ratification
- **2023-06-14** Ratified R 100
- **2023-06-19** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-06-26** Effective date 06/19/23
- **2023-06-26** Act No. 81
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/0aa5b8dd-dab7-4f94-8209-a7bce6060a60`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Antisemitism"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 27 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK IN WHICH ANTISEMITISM IS CONSIDERED REGARDING ALL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATORY ACTS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4042"
citation: "South Carolina H 4042 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bannister", "Bauer", "Bernstein", "Brittain", "Elliott", "Gilliard", "Henegan", "Howard", "J.E. Johnson", "Jefferson", "Jordan", "King", "Pope", "Rutherford", "Stavrinakis", "W. Newton", "Wetmore", "Wheeler"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 27
vote_count: 4
first_action: "2023-02-28"
last_action: "2024-05-20"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/81824c41-506a-441a-9a39-c18530e50382"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4042&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "5abe8bc2c197c95a00af9ad169aed6f3a9c4183934cdc8a599bbb5c9c80637c8"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4042 (2023-2024) — Antisemitism
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 27 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK IN WHICH ANTISEMITISM IS CONSIDERED REGARDING ALL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATORY ACTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4042.htm)
2. **02/28/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4042_20230228.htm)
3. **04/10/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4042_20240410.htm)
4. **04/17/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4042_20240417.htm)
5. **04/19/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4042_20230419.htm)
6. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4042_20230504.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **98–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **76–27** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **105–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Bannister — primary (person)
- Bauer — primary (person)
- Bernstein — primary (person)
- Brittain — primary (person)
- Elliott — primary (person)
- Gilliard — primary (person)
- Henegan — primary (person)
- Howard — primary (person)
- J.E. Johnson — primary (person)
- Jefferson — primary (person)
- Jordan — primary (person)
- King — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Rutherford — primary (person)
- Stavrinakis — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- Wetmore — primary (person)
- Wheeler — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-28** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-28** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-01** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gilliard, Wheeler, Wetmore, King, Howard, Henegan, Stavrinakis, Bauer, Rutherford
- **2023-04-19** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-26** Requests for debate-Rep(s). McCravy, Harris, Magnuson, Cromer, Chumley, Burns, May. McCabe, Trantham, Vaughan, TA Morgan, Elliott, Bernstein, Jordan, White, Gilliard, Kirby, Hosey, Beach
- **2023-04-27** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: W.Newton, Jordan, Pope, Bannister, J.E.Johnson, Brittain, Elliott
- **2023-05-02** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Jefferson
- **2023-05-02** Debate adjourned
- **2023-05-03** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-03** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-03** Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-04** Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-04** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-06** Referred to Subcommittee: Talley (ch), Campsen, Sabb, Reichenbach, Tedder
- **2024-04-10** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-04-17** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-04-17** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-04-17** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-04-18** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-04-24** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-04-24** Roll call Yeas-xxx Nays-xxx
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 153
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-20** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-20** Act No. 138
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/81824c41-506a-441a-9a39-c18530e50382`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Nongame and endangered wildlife species"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 50-15-100 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RELEASE OF RECORDS REGARDING THE OCCURRENCE OF RARE, THREATENED, ENDANGERED, OR IMPERILED PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4047"
citation: "South Carolina H 4047 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Ott"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 16
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-02-28"
last_action: "2024-03-14"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/ad09406e-8e66-473d-bbfd-3c818e9b85f0"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4047&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "ce66d9dfc998bacfcfb0119f908414b77223dc768d135df7ff3faf7d9ee5f7a0"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4047 (2023-2024) — Nongame and endangered wildlife species
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 50-15-100 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RELEASE OF RECORDS REGARDING THE OCCURRENCE OF RARE, THREATENED, ENDANGERED, OR IMPERILED PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4047.htm)
2. **02/08/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4047_20240208.htm)
3. **02/28/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4047_20230228.htm)
4. **05/02/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4047_20230502.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **97–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Ott — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-28** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-28** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-02** Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-03** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-03** Roll call Yeas-97 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-04** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-04** Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-08** Committee report: Favorable Fish, Game and Forestry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-02-14** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-14** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-02-15** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-07** Ratified R 124
- **2024-03-11** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-03-14** Effective date 03/11/24
- **2024-03-14** Act No. 119
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/ad09406e-8e66-473d-bbfd-3c818e9b85f0`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Remote Annual Meetings"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 33-7-101, 33-31-701, 33-7-102, AND 33-31-702, ALL RELATING TO MEETINGS, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4049"
citation: "South Carolina H 4049 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Anderson", "Brittain", "Caskey", "Hardee", "McGinnis", "Neese", "Sandifer", "W. Newton", "West"]
version_count: 7
action_count: 23
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-02-28"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/cc9a5755-adc0-4d07-8556-942f03228a07"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4049&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "3ef310d58fa6eff5c738be50afe68746a4096a80729af998ee46c73074c0b96e"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4049 (2023-2024) — Remote Annual Meetings
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 33-7-101, 33-31-701, 33-7-102, AND 33-31-702, ALL RELATING TO MEETINGS, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4049.htm)
2. **02/28/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4049_20230228.htm)
3. **04/06/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4049_20230406.htm)
4. **04/12/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4049_20230412.htm)
5. **05/02/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4049_20230502.htm)
6. **05/03/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4049_20230503.htm)
7. **05/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4049_20230509.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **107–0** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **99–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Anderson — primary (person)
- Brittain — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Hardee — primary (person)
- McGinnis — primary (person)
- Neese — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-02-28** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-02-28** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-05** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: W.Newton
- **2023-04-06** Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-12** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-18** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Caskey
- **2023-04-18** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-18** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2023-04-19** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-25** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-25** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-02** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-03** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-09** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-09** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-16** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-16** Roll call Yeas-99 Nays-0
- **2023-05-17** Ratified R 86
- **2023-05-19** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/19/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 68
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/cc9a5755-adc0-4d07-8556-942f03228a07`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Income tax credits"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3410, RELATING TO CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CHANGES TO STAFFING REQUIREMENTS AND CERTAIN TIMING; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3460, RELATING TO THE RECYCLING FACILITY TAX CREDIT DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO LOWER THE MINIMUM LEVEL OF INVESTMENT FOR A QUALIFIED RECYCLING FACILITY AND TO INCLUDE CERTAIN PRODUCTS TO THE DEFINITION OF \"POSTCONSUMER WASTE MATERIAL\"; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 12-10-20, 12-10-30, 12-10-40, 12-10-45, 12-10-50, 12-10-60, AND 12-10-80, ALL RELATING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO ALLOW REMOTE EMPLOYEES WORKING IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO BE INCLUDED IN CERTAIN JOB CREATION REQUIREMENTS AND TO CREATE A NEW PROVISION TO INCENTIVIZE CERTAIN COMPANIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-10-95, RELATING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT CREDIT AGAINST WITHHOLDING FOR RETRAINING, SO AS TO ADD WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1120, RELATING TO GROSS INCOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN DEDUCTIONS TO TAXABLE INCOME. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4087"
citation: "South Carolina H 4087 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Ballentine", "Brewer", "Davis", "Dillard", "G.M. Smith", "Hager", "Hartnett", "Hewitt", "Hiott", "Kirby", "Long", "M.M. Smith", "Murphy", "Ott", "Robbins", "W. Jones", "Weeks", "West"]
version_count: 11
action_count: 37
vote_count: 6
first_action: "2023-03-07"
last_action: "2024-07-17"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/778d4bfa-3654-4fc7-bbe5-1f540fb32c27"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4087&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "7c942744fbe72b496355adab6f19596c0b1ad41d3d80e03f28a614f001fb1739"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4087 (2023-2024) — Income tax credits
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3410, RELATING TO CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CHANGES TO STAFFING REQUIREMENTS AND CERTAIN TIMING; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3460, RELATING TO THE RECYCLING FACILITY TAX CREDIT DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO LOWER THE MINIMUM LEVEL OF INVESTMENT FOR A QUALIFIED RECYCLING FACILITY AND TO INCLUDE CERTAIN PRODUCTS TO THE DEFINITION OF "POSTCONSUMER WASTE MATERIAL"; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 12-10-20, 12-10-30, 12-10-40, 12-10-45, 12-10-50, 12-10-60, AND 12-10-80, ALL RELATING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO ALLOW REMOTE EMPLOYEES WORKING IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO BE INCLUDED IN CERTAIN JOB CREATION REQUIREMENTS AND TO CREATE A NEW PROVISION TO INCENTIVIZE CERTAIN COMPANIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-10-95, RELATING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT CREDIT AGAINST WITHHOLDING FOR RETRAINING, SO AS TO ADD WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1120, RELATING TO GROSS INCOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN DEDUCTIONS TO TAXABLE INCOME. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4087.htm)
2. **03/07/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4087_20230307.htm)
3. **03/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4087_20230330.htm)
4. **04/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4087_20230404.htm)
5. **04/05/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4087_20230405.htm)
6. **04/06/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4087_20230406.htm)
7. **04/18/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4087_20240418.htm)
8. **05/08/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4087_20240508.htm)
9. **05/09/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4087_20240509.htm)
10. **06/21/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4087_20240621.htm)
11. **06/26/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4087_20240626.htm)
## Votes
- Adopt Amendment 1A — **92–10** (pass) · lower
- 3rd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **84–12** (pass) · lower
- to adopt the conference report — **42–0** (pass) · upper
- Adopt Conference Report — **93–13** (pass) · lower
- Table Amendment 6 — **66–28** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Ballentine — primary (person)
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Dillard — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Hager — primary (person)
- Hartnett — primary (person)
- Hewitt — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- Kirby — primary (person)
- Long — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Murphy — primary (person)
- Ott — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- W. Jones — primary (person)
- Weeks — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-07** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-07** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Weeks
- **2023-03-30** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Dillard, W.Jones
- **2023-03-30** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Ways and Means `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-04** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-04** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brewer, Hartnett, Murphy
- **2023-04-05** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-05** Requests for debate-Rep(s). Cromer, Harris, McCravy, Beach, Guest, Crawford, S Jone, White, May, McCabe, Trantham, TA Morgan, AM Morgan, Chumley, BJ Cox, West, Thayer, MM Smith, B Newton, Davis, Hewitt, Bernstein
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-84 Nays-12
- **2023-04-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-06** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-06** Referred to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-06** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-04-18** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-07** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-08** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-08** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-08** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2024-05-09** Senate amendment amended `amendment-amendment`
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Yeas-92 Nays-10
- **2024-05-09** Returned to Senate with amendments
- **2024-05-09** Non-concurrence in House amendment
- **2024-05-09** House insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Reps. West, B Newton, Kirby
- **2024-05-09** Conference committee appointed Davis, Setzler, Massey
- **2024-06-21** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-06-26** Conference report received and adopted
- **2024-06-26** Roll call Yeas-93 Nays-13
- **2024-06-26** Conference report received and adopted
- **2024-06-26** Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
- **2024-06-26** Ordered enrolled for ratification
- **2024-06-27** Ratified R 247
- **2024-07-02** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-07-17** Effective date See Act for Effective Date
- **2024-07-17** Act No. 222
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/778d4bfa-3654-4fc7-bbe5-1f540fb32c27`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Lancaster County Precincts"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-7-350, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN LANCASTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REMOVE TWO EXISTING PRECINCTS, TO ADD TWO NEW PRECINCTS, AND TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND ON FILE WITH THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4099"
citation: "South Carolina H 4099 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B. Newton", "Mitchell", "Neese", "Yow"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 18
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-03-08"
last_action: "2023-05-10"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/7d8fc989-35bf-4cf7-96c8-eae4d9b1c985"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4099&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "a79575e1bd160957b3dd3273a1a771ac219b7b0eb25d8b60bc5e660f76af3960"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4099 (2023-2024) — Lancaster County Precincts
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-7-350, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN LANCASTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REMOVE TWO EXISTING PRECINCTS, TO ADD TWO NEW PRECINCTS, AND TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND ON FILE WITH THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4099.htm)
2. **3/8/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4099_20230308.htm)
3. **3/8/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4099_20230308a.htm)
4. **4/12/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4099_20230412.htm)
5. **4/13/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4099_20230413.htm)
6. **4/14/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4099_20230414.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **39–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **101–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **113–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Neese — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-08** Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-09** Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
- **2023-03-15** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-15** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-15** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-12** Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
- **2023-04-13** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-13** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-13** Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0
- **2023-04-14** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-18** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-20** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-04-20** Roll call Yeas-101 Nays-0
- **2023-05-02** Ratified R 22
- **2023-05-08** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-10** Effective date 05/08/23
- **2023-05-10** Act No. 14
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/7d8fc989-35bf-4cf7-96c8-eae4d9b1c985`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Ambulance Assessment"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE AN AMBULANCE ASSESSMENT FEE FOR PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AND CHARGE AMBULANCE SERVICES A UNIFORM FEE; TO ESTABLISH AN AMBULANCE FEE TRUST FUND AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORIZED USES OF THE FUND; TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO IMPOSE PENALTIES AGAINST AMBULANCE SERVICES THAT FAIL TO PAY ASSESSED FEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4113"
citation: "South Carolina H 4113 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Gilliard", "Herbkersman", "Jefferson", "Kirby", "M.M. Smith", "Sandifer"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 21
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-03-09"
last_action: "2024-05-20"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/18a62315-f53b-42e7-a5ac-767c2578d772"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4113&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "c91e4a285c1781f6534d6e2be813c118f8dcc7573c67219606a9a0fe11edb241"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4113 (2023-2024) — Ambulance Assessment
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE AN AMBULANCE ASSESSMENT FEE FOR PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AND CHARGE AMBULANCE SERVICES A UNIFORM FEE; TO ESTABLISH AN AMBULANCE FEE TRUST FUND AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORIZED USES OF THE FUND; TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO IMPOSE PENALTIES AGAINST AMBULANCE SERVICES THAT FAIL TO PAY ASSESSED FEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4113.htm)
2. **02/28/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4113_20240228.htm)
3. **03/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4113_20230309.htm)
4. **04/18/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4113_20240418.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **88–26** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **40–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Gilliard — primary (person)
- Herbkersman — primary (person)
- Jefferson — primary (person)
- Kirby — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-09** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-25** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sandifer
- **2024-01-17** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Jefferson
- **2024-01-30** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith
- **2024-02-14** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kirby
- **2024-02-28** Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-05** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gilliard
- **2024-03-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-05** Roll call Yeas-88 Nays-26
- **2024-03-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-07** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-03-07** Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-18** Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-04-25** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-04-25** Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
- **2024-04-30** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 154
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-20** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-20** Act No. 139
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/18a62315-f53b-42e7-a5ac-767c2578d772`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Contractors"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-10, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONTRACTOR'S LICENSING BOARD, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS AND PROVIDE NEW DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-30, RELATING TO CONTRACTING WORK FOR WHICH LICENSURE IS REQUIRED, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM COST REQUIREMENT OF SUCH WORK; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-100, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-110, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-230, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR INDIVIDUALS TO BE PRIMARY QUALIFYING PARTIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE CRITERIA; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-240, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO REVISE THE CRITERIA; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-250, RELATING TO RENEWALS OF LAPSED LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE RENEWALS COMPLETED WITHIN NINETY DAYS AFTER EXPIRATION ARE CONSIDERED RENEWED RETROACTIVELY TO THE EXPIRATION DATE AND PERIODS OF LICENSURE LAPSE ARE ELIMINATED; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-260, RELATING TO LICENSEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE SUCH REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE GROUPS AND TO PROHIBIT DISCLOSURE OF APPLICANT FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-262, RELATING TO SURETY BONDS IN LIEU OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES AND TO PROVIDE THE BOARD MAY INCREASE BOND REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-290, RELATING TO LICENSURE OF APPLICANTS LICENSED IN OTHER STATES, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE EXAMINATION SUCH APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PASS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-320, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS, SO AS TO REVISE REGISTRATION PROCEDURES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-360, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM APPLICATION OF THE CHAPTER AND REQUIRED CONTENT OF POSTERS DISTRIBUTED TO BUILDING PERMIT OFFICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXEMPTIONS, AND ELIMINATE THE POSTER REQUIREMENT, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-410, RELATING TO LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS AND SUBCLASSIFICATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CLASSIFICATIONS; BY REPEALING SECTION 40-11-390 RELATING TO UNLICENSED ENTITIES ENGAGING IN GENERAL OR MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION PRIOR TO APRIL 1, 1999; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 40-11-400 RELATING TO QUALIFYING PARTY CERTIFICATES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4115"
citation: "South Carolina H 4115 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Brewer", "Ott", "Sandifer"]
version_count: 8
action_count: 23
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-03-09"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/bbeb87f5-ed46-4d15-80a3-486cd3707a7c"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4115&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "1b690d055b3f09a3cad1b9b15196394a7923c0753d271a4c18efd686dc1587a1"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4115 (2023-2024) — Contractors
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-10, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONTRACTOR'S LICENSING BOARD, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS AND PROVIDE NEW DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-30, RELATING TO CONTRACTING WORK FOR WHICH LICENSURE IS REQUIRED, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM COST REQUIREMENT OF SUCH WORK; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-100, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-110, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-230, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR INDIVIDUALS TO BE PRIMARY QUALIFYING PARTIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE CRITERIA; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-240, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO REVISE THE CRITERIA; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-250, RELATING TO RENEWALS OF LAPSED LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE RENEWALS COMPLETED WITHIN NINETY DAYS AFTER EXPIRATION ARE CONSIDERED RENEWED RETROACTIVELY TO THE EXPIRATION DATE AND PERIODS OF LICENSURE LAPSE ARE ELIMINATED; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-260, RELATING TO LICENSEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE SUCH REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE GROUPS AND TO PROHIBIT DISCLOSURE OF APPLICANT FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-262, RELATING TO SURETY BONDS IN LIEU OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES AND TO PROVIDE THE BOARD MAY INCREASE BOND REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-290, RELATING TO LICENSURE OF APPLICANTS LICENSED IN OTHER STATES, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE EXAMINATION SUCH APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PASS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-320, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS, SO AS TO REVISE REGISTRATION PROCEDURES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-360, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM APPLICATION OF THE CHAPTER AND REQUIRED CONTENT OF POSTERS DISTRIBUTED TO BUILDING PERMIT OFFICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXEMPTIONS, AND ELIMINATE THE POSTER REQUIREMENT, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-410, RELATING TO LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS AND SUBCLASSIFICATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CLASSIFICATIONS; BY REPEALING SECTION 40-11-390 RELATING TO UNLICENSED ENTITIES ENGAGING IN GENERAL OR MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION PRIOR TO APRIL 1, 1999; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 40-11-400 RELATING TO QUALIFYING PARTY CERTIFICATES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4115.htm)
2. **03/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4115_20230309.htm)
3. **03/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4115_20230330.htm)
4. **04/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4115_20230404.htm)
5. **04/05/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4115_20230405.htm)
6. **04/11/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4115_20230411.htm)
7. **05/02/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4115_20230502.htm)
8. **05/10/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4115_20230510.htm)
## Votes
- 3rd Reading — **42–0** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **107–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **90–15** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Ott — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-09** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-30** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-04** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-05** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brewer
- **2023-04-05** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-90 Nays-15
- **2023-04-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-06** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-06** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-11** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-02** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-10** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-10** Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
- **2023-05-11** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2023-05-11** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2023-05-17** Ratified R 87
- **2023-05-19** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/19/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 69
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/bbeb87f5-ed46-4d15-80a3-486cd3707a7c`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Funeral contracts"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-19-295 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DIVIDING OF FEES OR OTHER COMPENSATION CHARGED OR RECEIVED BY LICENSEES OF THE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICES WITH ANOTHER PERSON, PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATION, ASSOCIATION, OR LEGAL ENTITY FOR THE DELIVERY OR PERFORMANCE OF FUNERAL SERVICES; BY AMENDING SECTION 32-7-100, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PROVISIONS REGULATING PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS, SO AS TO INCREASE FINE RANGES AND PERMANENTLY BAR PERSONS CONVICTED OF A FELONY FROM CONDUCTING PRENEED CONTRACT SALES; BY AMENDING SECTION 32-7-110, RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST UNLICENSED PRENEED CONTRACT SALES PROVIDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE COMPLAINTS TO WHICH THE DEPARTMENT SHALL RESPOND MAY BE WRITTEN OR ORAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 32-8-305, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SAFE CREMATION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE A DEFINITION; BY AMENDING SECTION 32-8-360, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAFE CREMATION ACT, SO AS TO INCREASE MONETARY FINES AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE REPORTING OF VIOLATIONS TO THE BOARD; BY AMENDING SECTION 32-8-385, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS THAT CREMATORIES EMPLOY CERTAIN TRAINED STAFF TO PERFORM CREMATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL CREMATIONS BE PERFORMED BY THESE TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-30, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF LICENSURE TO PRACTICE FUNERAL SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE CONDUCT CONSTITUTING THE PRACTICE OF FUNERAL SERVICES INCLUDES PARTIES WHO EXERCISE ANY CONTROL OR AUTHORITY OVER A FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT OR ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO PROHIBIT CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, OR INDIVIDUALS IN WHOSE NAME APPEARS THE NAME OF A PERSON WITH A REVOKED OR LAPSED LICENSE FROM HAVING A LICENSE TO OPERATE A FUNERAL HOME; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-70, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE BOARD MEMBERS, COMMITTEES, OR EMPLOYEES MAY NOT BE LIABLE FOR ACTS PERFORMED IN THE COURSE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES IN THE ABSENCE OF MALICE SHOWN AND PROVEN IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-80, RELATING TO INSPECTORS EMPLOYED BY THE BOARD, SO AS TO INSTEAD REQUIRE THE BOARD TO EMPLOY AT LEAST TWO INVESTIGATORS WHO MAY BE LICENSED EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS WITH CERTAIN EXPERIENCE BUT WHO HAVE NOT BEEN DISCIPLINED; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-110, RELATING TO CONDUCT CONSTITUTING UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT BY A LICENSEE OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO MAKE GRAMMATICAL CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-115, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO INCLUDE UNLICENSED PERSONS WITHIN THIS JURISDICTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-200, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE PRACTICE OF FUNERAL SERVICES WITHOUT A LICENSE OR USING FALSE INFORMATION TO OBTAIN SUCH LICENSURE, SO AS TO INCREASE MONETARY FINES, AND TO SUBJECT PERSONS WHO AID AND ABET UNLICENSED PERSONS OR ENTITIES IN ENGAGING IN THE PRACTICE OF FUNERAL SERVICE WITHOUT LICENSURE TO THESE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-230, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AS AN EMBALMER OR A FUNERAL DIRECTOR, SO AS TO REVISE DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-250, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN COURSEWORK IN ETHICS, TO REQUIRE FOUR HOURS OF TOTAL ANNUAL COURSEWORK, TO REQUIRE A CERTAIN PORTION OF THIS COURSEWORK TO BE IN ETHICS, AND TO REQUIRE A CERTAIN PORTION OF THIS COURSEWORK BE COMPLETED IN PERSON; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-265, RELATING TO FUNERAL HOME, BRANCH FUNERAL HOME, AND CREMATORY PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE MANAGER RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-290, RELATING TO THE FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS WITH RESPECT TO PAYMENTS RECEIVED FOR FUNERAL MERCHANDISE BEING PURCHASED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THESE PAYMENTS MUST BE KEPT IN A TRUST ACCOUNT UNTIL THE MERCHANDISE IS DELIVERED FOR ITS INTENDED USE OR IS DELIVERED INTO THE PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF THE PURCHASER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, AND RELATED FACILITIES, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4116"
citation: "South Carolina H 4116 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["King", "M.M. Smith", "Sandifer"]
version_count: 11
action_count: 40
vote_count: 7
first_action: "2023-03-09"
last_action: "2024-07-17"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/4abd3a7a-870d-427b-ae14-f1fdb7bf3a8f"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4116&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "76888d117e98bdf71ae07b14f5f459d4ec4086ef0b4a8a722768a476622105e2"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4116 (2023-2024) — Funeral contracts
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-19-295 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DIVIDING OF FEES OR OTHER COMPENSATION CHARGED OR RECEIVED BY LICENSEES OF THE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICES WITH ANOTHER PERSON, PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATION, ASSOCIATION, OR LEGAL ENTITY FOR THE DELIVERY OR PERFORMANCE OF FUNERAL SERVICES; BY AMENDING SECTION 32-7-100, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PROVISIONS REGULATING PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS, SO AS TO INCREASE FINE RANGES AND PERMANENTLY BAR PERSONS CONVICTED OF A FELONY FROM CONDUCTING PRENEED CONTRACT SALES; BY AMENDING SECTION 32-7-110, RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST UNLICENSED PRENEED CONTRACT SALES PROVIDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE COMPLAINTS TO WHICH THE DEPARTMENT SHALL RESPOND MAY BE WRITTEN OR ORAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 32-8-305, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SAFE CREMATION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE A DEFINITION; BY AMENDING SECTION 32-8-360, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAFE CREMATION ACT, SO AS TO INCREASE MONETARY FINES AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE REPORTING OF VIOLATIONS TO THE BOARD; BY AMENDING SECTION 32-8-385, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS THAT CREMATORIES EMPLOY CERTAIN TRAINED STAFF TO PERFORM CREMATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL CREMATIONS BE PERFORMED BY THESE TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-30, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF LICENSURE TO PRACTICE FUNERAL SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE CONDUCT CONSTITUTING THE PRACTICE OF FUNERAL SERVICES INCLUDES PARTIES WHO EXERCISE ANY CONTROL OR AUTHORITY OVER A FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT OR ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO PROHIBIT CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, OR INDIVIDUALS IN WHOSE NAME APPEARS THE NAME OF A PERSON WITH A REVOKED OR LAPSED LICENSE FROM HAVING A LICENSE TO OPERATE A FUNERAL HOME; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-70, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE BOARD MEMBERS, COMMITTEES, OR EMPLOYEES MAY NOT BE LIABLE FOR ACTS PERFORMED IN THE COURSE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES IN THE ABSENCE OF MALICE SHOWN AND PROVEN IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-80, RELATING TO INSPECTORS EMPLOYED BY THE BOARD, SO AS TO INSTEAD REQUIRE THE BOARD TO EMPLOY AT LEAST TWO INVESTIGATORS WHO MAY BE LICENSED EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS WITH CERTAIN EXPERIENCE BUT WHO HAVE NOT BEEN DISCIPLINED; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-110, RELATING TO CONDUCT CONSTITUTING UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT BY A LICENSEE OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO MAKE GRAMMATICAL CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-115, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO INCLUDE UNLICENSED PERSONS WITHIN THIS JURISDICTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-200, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE PRACTICE OF FUNERAL SERVICES WITHOUT A LICENSE OR USING FALSE INFORMATION TO OBTAIN SUCH LICENSURE, SO AS TO INCREASE MONETARY FINES, AND TO SUBJECT PERSONS WHO AID AND ABET UNLICENSED PERSONS OR ENTITIES IN ENGAGING IN THE PRACTICE OF FUNERAL SERVICE WITHOUT LICENSURE TO THESE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-230, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AS AN EMBALMER OR A FUNERAL DIRECTOR, SO AS TO REVISE DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-250, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN COURSEWORK IN ETHICS, TO REQUIRE FOUR HOURS OF TOTAL ANNUAL COURSEWORK, TO REQUIRE A CERTAIN PORTION OF THIS COURSEWORK TO BE IN ETHICS, AND TO REQUIRE A CERTAIN PORTION OF THIS COURSEWORK BE COMPLETED IN PERSON; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-265, RELATING TO FUNERAL HOME, BRANCH FUNERAL HOME, AND CREMATORY PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE MANAGER RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-290, RELATING TO THE FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS WITH RESPECT TO PAYMENTS RECEIVED FOR FUNERAL MERCHANDISE BEING PURCHASED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THESE PAYMENTS MUST BE KEPT IN A TRUST ACCOUNT UNTIL THE MERCHANDISE IS DELIVERED FOR ITS INTENDED USE OR IS DELIVERED INTO THE PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF THE PURCHASER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, AND RELATED FACILITIES, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4116.htm)
2. **02/28/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4116_20240228.htm)
3. **03/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4116_20240301.htm)
4. **03/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4116_20230309.htm)
5. **03/20/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4116_20240320.htm)
6. **03/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4116_20230330.htm)
7. **04/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4116_20230404.htm)
8. **04/05/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4116_20230405.htm)
9. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4116_20230504.htm)
10. **05/05/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4116_20230505.htm)
11. **06/26/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4116_20240626.htm)
## Votes
- Adopt Conference Report — **108–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **95–15** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **42–1** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **98–15** (pass) · lower
- to adopt the conference report — **42–0** (pass) · upper
- Adopt Amendment 2a — **76–22** (pass) · lower
- Motion to table Amendment 2a — **44–55** (fail) · lower
## Sponsors
- King — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Sandifer — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-09** Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-30** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-04** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-05** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: King
- **2023-04-05** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-95 Nays-15
- **2023-04-05** Reconsider vote whereby read second time
- **2023-04-05** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-15
- **2023-04-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-06** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-06** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-12** Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
- **2023-04-13** Committed to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-04** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-05** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-02-28** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-02-28** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-02-28** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-28** Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-1
- **2024-02-29** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-01** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-03-20** Senate amendment amended `amendment-amendment`
- **2024-03-20** Returned to Senate with amendments
- **2024-03-20** Roll call Yeas-76 Nays-22
- **2024-03-27** Non-concurrence in House amendment
- **2024-03-28** House insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Reps. Sandifer, MM Smith, King
- **2024-04-02** Conference committee appointed Allen, Climer, Goldfinch
- **2024-05-07** Conference report adopted
- **2024-05-07** Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
- **2024-06-26** Conference report received and adopted
- **2024-06-26** Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
- **2024-06-26** Ordered enrolled for ratification
- **2024-06-27** Ratified R 248
- **2024-07-02** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-07-17** Effective date 07/02/24
- **2024-07-17** Act No. 223
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/4abd3a7a-870d-427b-ae14-f1fdb7bf3a8f`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Illegal Immigration Enforcement Unit"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-80 SO AS TO CREATE THE \"ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT UNIT\" WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ADMINISTRATION AND DUTIES, AND TO REQUIRE IT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 23-6-60 AND CHAPTER 30 OF TITLE 8 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT UNIT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE RECORDING AND REPORTING OF IMMIGRATION LAW VIOLATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4120"
citation: "South Carolina H 4120 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Long", "Pope"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 18
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-03-09"
last_action: "2024-02-09"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/b5f45745-2dab-47ad-b835-10385e3ccb54"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4120&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "abc8180bfecf73d3007aa3034fdaa6ea9f01c172f39ad008e657c8983bbb7f1d"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4120 (2023-2024) — Illegal Immigration Enforcement Unit
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-80 SO AS TO CREATE THE "ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT UNIT" WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ADMINISTRATION AND DUTIES, AND TO REQUIRE IT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 23-6-60 AND CHAPTER 30 OF TITLE 8 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT UNIT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE RECORDING AND REPORTING OF IMMIGRATION LAW VIOLATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4120.htm)
2. **03/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4120_20230309.htm)
3. **03/09/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4120_20230309a.htm)
4. **03/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4120_20230329.htm)
5. **05/10/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4120_20230510.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **113–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **40–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Long — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-09** Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-28** Requests for debate-Rep(s). Beach, Cromer, McCabe, AM Morgan, TA Morgan, Pope, Forrest, Ott, Hixon, Hiott, Ligon, Guffey, McCravy, Guest, McGinnis, BL Cox, MM Smith, Kirby, Hart, BJ Cox, Taylor
- **2023-03-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Long
- **2023-03-29** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-03-29** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-29** Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
- **2023-03-30** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-30** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-30** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-02** Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Matthews, Rice, Senn, Adams
- **2023-05-10** Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
- **2024-01-16** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-01-16** Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
- **2024-01-17** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-01-30** Ratified R 110
- **2024-02-05** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-02-09** Effective date 02/05/24
- **2024-02-09** Act No. 109
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/b5f45745-2dab-47ad-b835-10385e3ccb54`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Administration of lifesaving medication in schools"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-95, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZED USE OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS IN SCHOOLS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION TO INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF LIFESAVING MEDICATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4122"
citation: "South Carolina H 4122 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B. Newton", "B.J. Cox", "Bannister", "Bauer", "Bernstein", "Blackwell", "Bradley", "Brittain", "Calhoon", "Caskey", "Chapman", "Collins", "Connell", "Cromer", "Davis", "Dillard", "Elliott", "Erickson", "Felder", "Forrest", "Gagnon", "Guffey", "Hager", "Hayes", "Herbkersman", "Hyde", "Jordan", "Kilmartin", "Landing", "M.M. Smith", "Neese", "Oremus", "Pedalino", "Schuessler", "T. Moore", "Taylor", "Tedder", "Trantham", "Wetmore", "Williams", "Wooten"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 21
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-03-09"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/74c4d2ce-0107-44fd-a7a3-c9fe90e2a63e"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4122&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "b1d0e0be84a698b2991641ebbc1fc19ce3470f74541eaf5a8c43528a30791ef9"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4122 (2023-2024) — Administration of lifesaving medication in schools
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-95, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZED USE OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS IN SCHOOLS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION TO INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF LIFESAVING MEDICATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4122.htm)
2. **3/9/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4122_20230309.htm)
3. **4/5/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4122_20230405.htm)
4. **5/4/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4122_20230504.htm)
5. **5/8/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4122_20230508.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **105–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- B. Newton — primary (person)
- B.J. Cox — primary (person)
- Bannister — primary (person)
- Bauer — primary (person)
- Bernstein — primary (person)
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Bradley — primary (person)
- Brittain — primary (person)
- Calhoon — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Chapman — primary (person)
- Collins — primary (person)
- Connell — primary (person)
- Cromer — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Dillard — primary (person)
- Elliott — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Felder — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- Gagnon — primary (person)
- Guffey — primary (person)
- Hager — primary (person)
- Hayes — primary (person)
- Herbkersman — primary (person)
- Hyde — primary (person)
- Jordan — primary (person)
- Kilmartin — primary (person)
- Landing — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Neese — primary (person)
- Oremus — primary (person)
- Pedalino — primary (person)
- Schuessler — primary (person)
- T. Moore — primary (person)
- Taylor — primary (person)
- Tedder — primary (person)
- Trantham — primary (person)
- Wetmore — primary (person)
- Williams — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-09** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Chapman
- **2023-04-05** Recalled from Committee on Education and Public Works
- **2023-04-06** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Blackwell
- **2023-04-06** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-06** Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0
- **2023-04-06** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-04-07** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-11** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-11** Referred to Committee on Education `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Polled out of committee Education
- **2023-05-03** Committee report: Favorable Education `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-09** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 57
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 47
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/74c4d2ce-0107-44fd-a7a3-c9fe90e2a63e`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Telehealth and Telemedicine Modernization Act"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE \"SOUTH CAROLINA TELEHEALTH AND TELEMEDICINE MODERNIZATION ACT\" BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS AND PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN REGULATED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WHO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE BY MEANS OF TELEHEALTH; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-47-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE \"TELEHEALTH\"; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-47-37, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF TELEMEDICINE, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICE OF TELEMEDICINE AND TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS CONCERNING TELEHEALTH; TO AMEND SECTION 40-33-34, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES TO PRACTICE TELEMEDICINE, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THE PRACTICE OF TELEHEALTH BY ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND TO CLARIFY THAT LICENSURE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THIS STATE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES TO PRACTICE TELEMEDICINE OR TELEHEALTH EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-935, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO PRACTICE TELEMEDICINE, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THE PRACTICE OF TELEHEALTH BY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND TO CLARIFY THAT LICENSURE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THIS STATE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO PRACTICE TELEMEDICINE OR TELEHEALTH EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4159"
citation: "South Carolina H 4159 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Ballentine", "Blackwell", "Bradley", "Davis", "Erickson", "Herbkersman", "Hewitt", "M.M. Smith", "W. Newton"]
version_count: 8
action_count: 24
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-03-15"
last_action: "2024-03-14"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/d899a28f-2b85-4bfe-a53f-b60c3a8baf9e"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4159&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "f73ef8036531a5f8e2d83aa8a4076a7adbe68305e6f3ff89d16b727244bf913f"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4159 (2023-2024) — Telehealth and Telemedicine Modernization Act
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TELEHEALTH AND TELEMEDICINE MODERNIZATION ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS AND PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN REGULATED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WHO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE BY MEANS OF TELEHEALTH; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-47-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "TELEHEALTH"; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-47-37, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF TELEMEDICINE, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICE OF TELEMEDICINE AND TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS CONCERNING TELEHEALTH; TO AMEND SECTION 40-33-34, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES TO PRACTICE TELEMEDICINE, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THE PRACTICE OF TELEHEALTH BY ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND TO CLARIFY THAT LICENSURE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THIS STATE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES TO PRACTICE TELEMEDICINE OR TELEHEALTH EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-935, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO PRACTICE TELEMEDICINE, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THE PRACTICE OF TELEHEALTH BY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND TO CLARIFY THAT LICENSURE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THIS STATE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO PRACTICE TELEMEDICINE OR TELEHEALTH EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4159.htm)
2. **01/18/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4159_20240118.htm)
3. **01/19/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4159_20240119.htm)
4. **01/24/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4159_20240124.htm)
5. **03/15/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4159_20230315.htm)
6. **03/17/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4159_20230317.htm)
7. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4159_20230504.htm)
8. **05/04/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4159_20230504a.htm)
## Votes
- 3rd Reading — **41–0** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **109–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **109–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Ballentine — primary (person)
- Blackwell — primary (person)
- Bradley — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Herbkersman — primary (person)
- Hewitt — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-15** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-15** Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2023-03-17** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-05-03** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-04** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Blackwell
- **2023-05-04** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-04** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-04** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-05-05** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-09** Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-18** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-01-19** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-01-24** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-01-24** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-01-25** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-01-25** Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-0
- **2024-01-31** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-01-31** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
- **2024-03-07** Ratified R 125
- **2024-03-11** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-03-14** Effective date 03/11/24
- **2024-03-14** Act No. 120
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/d899a28f-2b85-4bfe-a53f-b60c3a8baf9e`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Spartanburg County Voting Precincts"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-7-490, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PRECINCTS, ADD NEW PRECINCTS, AND TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND ON FILE WITH THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4177"
citation: "South Carolina H 4177 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Hyde"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 17
vote_count: 1
first_action: "2023-03-28"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/10d761ee-8441-45ae-a445-1b1e937fd25d"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4177&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "606f2050f72bcebd1de2d471501fca2d525191082309b2ac910cb39d267b2112"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4177 (2023-2024) — Spartanburg County Voting Precincts
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-7-490, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PRECINCTS, ADD NEW PRECINCTS, AND TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND ON FILE WITH THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4177.htm)
2. **3/28/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4177_20230328.htm)
3. **4/26/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4177_20230426.htm)
4. **5/10/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4177_20230510.htm)
5. **5/2/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4177_20230502.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **109–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Hyde — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-28** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-28** Referred to Spartanburg Delegation
- **2023-04-26** Delegation report: Favorable Spartanburg Delegation
- **2023-05-02** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-05-02** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-02** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
- **2023-05-03** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-03** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-03** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-10** Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
- **2023-05-10** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-10** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-05-11** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 58
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 07/01/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 48
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/10d761ee-8441-45ae-a445-1b1e937fd25d`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Spartanburg School District 5, reapportionment"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 106 OF 2015, RELATING TO THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MUST BE ELECTED, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THESE ELECTION DISTRICTS, TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE DISTRICTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE, AND TO PROVIDE DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION REGARDING THESE REVISED ELECTION DISTRICTS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4215"
citation: "South Carolina H 4215 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Hyde"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 16
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-03-29"
last_action: "2023-07-06"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/58ad7913-5995-4af3-9a9a-e5e66e374c9c"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4215&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "0e67a67d59a93839b60900d5329b96e6d50c4471ee9c0ff7c2dadeec330f1cf5"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4215 (2023-2024) — Spartanburg School District 5, reapportionment
AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 106 OF 2015, RELATING TO THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MUST BE ELECTED, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THESE ELECTION DISTRICTS, TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE DISTRICTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE, AND TO PROVIDE DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION REGARDING THESE REVISED ELECTION DISTRICTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4215.htm)
2. **03/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4215_20230329.htm)
3. **03/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4215_20230330.htm)
4. **04/11/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4215_20230411.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **83–2** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **77–20** (pass) · lower
- Table motion to reconsider second reading — **80–19** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Hyde — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-29** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-29** Referred to Spartanburg Delegation
- **2023-03-30** Delegation report: Favorable Spartanburg Delegation
- **2023-04-04** Debate adjourned
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-83 Nays-2
- **2023-04-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-06** Roll call Yeas-77 Nays-20
- **2023-04-11** Introduced, read first time, placed on local & uncontested calendar `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-12** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-12** Unanimous consent for second reading on next legislative day
- **2023-04-13** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-19** Ratified R 14
- **2023-04-25** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-04-27** Effective date 04/25/23
- **2023-07-06** Act No. 97
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/58ad7913-5995-4af3-9a9a-e5e66e374c9c`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Spartanburg School District 7, reapportionment"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 107 OF 2015, RELATING TO THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 7 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MUST BE ELECTED, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THESE ELECTION DISTRICTS, TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE DISTRICTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE, AND TO PROVIDE DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION REGARDING THESE REVISED ELECTION DISTRICTS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4216"
citation: "South Carolina H 4216 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Hyde"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 16
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-03-29"
last_action: "2023-07-06"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/0f2b06bb-00cc-4c3e-98cb-603061bd05b1"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4216&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "8ab58d3fcd260467f72512d9b71a0742565515d7f0b62dc14e33f91a4e5c0b8f"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4216 (2023-2024) — Spartanburg School District 7, reapportionment
AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 107 OF 2015, RELATING TO THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 7 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MUST BE ELECTED, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THESE ELECTION DISTRICTS, TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE DISTRICTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE, AND TO PROVIDE DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION REGARDING THESE REVISED ELECTION DISTRICTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4216.htm)
2. **03/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4216_20230329.htm)
3. **03/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4216_20230330.htm)
4. **04/11/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4216_20230411.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **81–23** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **74–20** (pass) · lower
- Table motion to recommit — **80–23** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Hyde — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-29** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-29** Referred to Spartanburg Delegation
- **2023-03-30** Delegation report: Favorable Spartanburg Delegation
- **2023-04-04** Debate adjourned
- **2023-04-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-05** Roll call Yeas-81 Nays-23
- **2023-04-06** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-06** Roll call Yeas-74 Nays-20
- **2023-04-11** Introduced, read first time, placed on local & uncontested calendar `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-12** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-12** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-04-13** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-19** Ratified R 15
- **2023-04-25** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-04-27** Effective date 04/25/23
- **2023-07-06** Act No. 98
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/0f2b06bb-00cc-4c3e-98cb-603061bd05b1`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Beaufort County Voting Precincts"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-7-110, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF CERTAIN PRECINCTS, ADD NEW PRECINCTS, REMOVE PRECINCTS, AND TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND ON FILE WITH THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4217"
citation: "South Carolina H 4217 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bradley", "Erickson", "Hager", "Herbkersman", "W. Newton"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 18
vote_count: 1
first_action: "2023-03-29"
last_action: "2023-06-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/9f135e64-c877-40ea-abe7-e828a60db49f"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4217&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "da80ddf80824eee1b32bdeb282e31d0a291acd067c83d604514a72412de3cb64"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4217 (2023-2024) — Beaufort County Voting Precincts
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-7-110, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAMES OF CERTAIN PRECINCTS, ADD NEW PRECINCTS, REMOVE PRECINCTS, AND TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND ON FILE WITH THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4217.htm)
2. **03/29/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4217_20230329.htm)
3. **04/26/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4217_20230426.htm)
4. **04/27/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4217_20230427.htm)
5. **05/23/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4217_20230523.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **105–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Bradley — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Hager — primary (person)
- Herbkersman — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-29** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-29** Referred to Beaufort Delegation
- **2023-04-26** Delegation report: Favorable Beaufort Delegation
- **2023-04-27** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-27** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-27** Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0
- **2023-04-27** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-04-28** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-02** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-02** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-23** Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
- **2023-05-23** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-23** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-06-14** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-06-14** Ratified R 101
- **2023-06-19** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-06-26** Effective date 01/01/24
- **2023-06-26** Act No. 82
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/9f135e64-c877-40ea-abe7-e828a60db49f`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Probate"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-101, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF \"SUPPORTS AND ASSISTANCE\"; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-103, RELATING TO FACILITY OF PAYMENT OR DELIVERY, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE NATURE OF THE FIFTEEN-THOUSAND-DOLLAR THRESHOLD; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-106, RELATING TO DUTIES OF GUARDIANS AD LITEM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF TIME THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM HAS TO SUBMIT HIS REPORT PRIOR TO THE HEARING; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-108, RELATING TO EMERGENCY AND TEMPORARY ORDERS AND HEARINGS, SO AS TO CLARIFY CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE PROCESS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 62-5-303, 62-5-303A, 62-5-303B, 62-5-303C, AND 62-5-303D, ALL RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR COURT APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN, SO AS TO CLARIFY CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE PROCESS; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-307, RELATING TO INFORMAL REQUESTS FOR RELIEF, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE WARD'S ABILITY TO SUBMIT CERTAIN REQUESTS TO THE COURT; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-401, RELATING TO VENUES, SO AS TO CLARIFY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT, IN THE CASE OF MINOR CONSERVATORSHIPS, PROPER VENUE IS THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MINOR RESIDES OR OWNS PROPERTY; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-403A, RELATING TO SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND PETITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN OTHER AFFIDAVITS AND REPORTS AMONG THOSE THAT MUST BE FILED WITH THE PETITION; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-403B, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL AND GUARDIANS, SO AS TO APPOINT NURSE PRACTITIONERS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, NURSES, AND PSYCHOLOGISTS TO SERVE AS EXAMINERS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-403C, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND WAIVERS, SO AS TO REVISE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CERTAIN PROCEDURES IF NO PARTY REQUESTS A HEARING OR IF THE ALLEGED INCAPACITATED INDIVIDUAL WAIVES HIS RIGHT TO A HEARING; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-405, RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN ACTS THAT MAY BE PERFORMED BY CONSERVATORS AND SPECIAL CONSERVATORS; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-422, RELATING TO POWERS OF CONSERVATORS IN ADMINISTRATION, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN FEES; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-426, RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST PROTECTED PERSONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE CLAIMANT ALSO MUST FILE A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE CLAIM WITH THE PROBATE COURT IN WHICH THE CONSERVATORSHIP IS UNDER ADMINISTRATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-428, RELATING TO ACTIONS FOR REQUESTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE APPOINTMENT, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REVISE CERTAIN ACTIONS THAT THE COURT MAY TAKE AFTER THE TIME FOR RESPONSE TO THE PETITION HAS ELAPSED TO ALL PARTIES SERVED; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-433, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST MINORS OR INCAPACITATED PERSONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DEFINE \"GUARDIAN AD LITEM\"; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-715, RELATING TO CONFIRMATIONS OF GUARDIANSHIPS OR CONSERVATORSHIPS TRANSFERRED FROM OTHER STATES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COURT MORE DISCRETION AS TO THE TYPE OF DOCUMENTS IT MAY REQUIRE IN THE TRANSFER OF A GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP FROM ANOTHER JURISDICTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-716, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF ORDERS FROM ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IN CERTAIN OTHER JURISDICTIONS, A GUARDIAN MAY ALSO HOLD THE SAME POWERS AS A CONSERVATOR; BY ADDING SECTION 62-6-401 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A TRANSFER ON DEATH; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 50-23-60, 50-23-70, 50-23-90, 50-23-130, 56-19-290, AND 56-19-420, ALL RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCE TO TRANSFER ON DEATH; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 62-6-101, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE \"OWNER\", \"TRANSFER ON DEATH\", AND \"TITLED PERSONAL PROPERTY\". - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4234"
citation: "South Carolina H 4234 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bernstein", "Mitchell", "W. Newton"]
version_count: 11
action_count: 27
vote_count: 4
first_action: "2023-03-30"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/4b70da40-8941-40cf-8eb5-33a9b1712135"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4234&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "a20620b5df524480b2ff8cbd359388b6144fe2f3bcd923977dd7b7a2c2bc964d"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4234 (2023-2024) — Probate
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-101, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "SUPPORTS AND ASSISTANCE"; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-103, RELATING TO FACILITY OF PAYMENT OR DELIVERY, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE NATURE OF THE FIFTEEN-THOUSAND-DOLLAR THRESHOLD; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-106, RELATING TO DUTIES OF GUARDIANS AD LITEM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF TIME THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM HAS TO SUBMIT HIS REPORT PRIOR TO THE HEARING; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-108, RELATING TO EMERGENCY AND TEMPORARY ORDERS AND HEARINGS, SO AS TO CLARIFY CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE PROCESS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 62-5-303, 62-5-303A, 62-5-303B, 62-5-303C, AND 62-5-303D, ALL RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR COURT APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN, SO AS TO CLARIFY CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE PROCESS; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-307, RELATING TO INFORMAL REQUESTS FOR RELIEF, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE WARD'S ABILITY TO SUBMIT CERTAIN REQUESTS TO THE COURT; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-401, RELATING TO VENUES, SO AS TO CLARIFY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT, IN THE CASE OF MINOR CONSERVATORSHIPS, PROPER VENUE IS THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MINOR RESIDES OR OWNS PROPERTY; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-403A, RELATING TO SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND PETITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN OTHER AFFIDAVITS AND REPORTS AMONG THOSE THAT MUST BE FILED WITH THE PETITION; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-403B, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL AND GUARDIANS, SO AS TO APPOINT NURSE PRACTITIONERS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, NURSES, AND PSYCHOLOGISTS TO SERVE AS EXAMINERS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-403C, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND WAIVERS, SO AS TO REVISE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CERTAIN PROCEDURES IF NO PARTY REQUESTS A HEARING OR IF THE ALLEGED INCAPACITATED INDIVIDUAL WAIVES HIS RIGHT TO A HEARING; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-405, RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN ACTS THAT MAY BE PERFORMED BY CONSERVATORS AND SPECIAL CONSERVATORS; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-422, RELATING TO POWERS OF CONSERVATORS IN ADMINISTRATION, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN FEES; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-426, RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST PROTECTED PERSONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE CLAIMANT ALSO MUST FILE A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE CLAIM WITH THE PROBATE COURT IN WHICH THE CONSERVATORSHIP IS UNDER ADMINISTRATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-428, RELATING TO ACTIONS FOR REQUESTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE APPOINTMENT, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REVISE CERTAIN ACTIONS THAT THE COURT MAY TAKE AFTER THE TIME FOR RESPONSE TO THE PETITION HAS ELAPSED TO ALL PARTIES SERVED; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-433, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST MINORS OR INCAPACITATED PERSONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DEFINE "GUARDIAN AD LITEM"; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-715, RELATING TO CONFIRMATIONS OF GUARDIANSHIPS OR CONSERVATORSHIPS TRANSFERRED FROM OTHER STATES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COURT MORE DISCRETION AS TO THE TYPE OF DOCUMENTS IT MAY REQUIRE IN THE TRANSFER OF A GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP FROM ANOTHER JURISDICTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-716, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF ORDERS FROM ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IN CERTAIN OTHER JURISDICTIONS, A GUARDIAN MAY ALSO HOLD THE SAME POWERS AS A CONSERVATOR; BY ADDING SECTION 62-6-401 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A TRANSFER ON DEATH; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 50-23-60, 50-23-70, 50-23-90, 50-23-130, 56-19-290, AND 56-19-420, ALL RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCE TO TRANSFER ON DEATH; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 62-6-101, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "OWNER", "TRANSFER ON DEATH", AND "TITLED PERSONAL PROPERTY". - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4234.htm)
2. **03/06/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4234_20240306.htm)
3. **03/13/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4234_20240313.htm)
4. **03/20/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4234_20240320.htm)
5. **03/30/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4234_20230330.htm)
6. **05/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4234_20240501.htm)
7. **05/07/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4234_20240507.htm)
8. **05/08/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4234_20240508.htm)
9. **05/08/2024-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4234_20240508a.htm)
10. **05/09/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4234_20240509.htm)
11. **05/09/2024-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4234_20240509a.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **106–0** (pass) · lower
- 3rd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **109–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Bernstein — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- W. Newton — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-30** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-30** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2024-03-06** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-06** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Mitchell
- **2024-03-13** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-03-20** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-03-20** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-20** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
- **2024-03-21** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-26** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-03-26** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-05** Referred to Subcommittee: M.Johnson (ch), Sabb, Talley, Adams, Devine
- **2024-05-01** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-07** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-08** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-05-08** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-08** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-05-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-09** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-09** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-05-09** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Yeas-106 Nays-0
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 211
- **2024-05-21** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date See Act for Effective Date
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 200
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/4b70da40-8941-40cf-8eb5-33a9b1712135`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Clog Dancing Day"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-270 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE EIGHTH DAY OF AUGUST OF EACH YEAR AS \"CLOG DANCING DAY\" IN SOUTH CAROLINA. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4291"
citation: "South Carolina H 4291 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Felder"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 17
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-04-06"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/96237f81-f18a-4085-b9d1-5fb54254a692"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4291&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "ac6b69d55d46c85514d04f8ea493f0640010e04c8c17ff68374971a9502b21c4"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4291 (2023-2024) — Clog Dancing Day
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-270 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE EIGHTH DAY OF AUGUST OF EACH YEAR AS "CLOG DANCING DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4291.htm)
2. **4/26/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4291_20230426.htm)
3. **4/6/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4291_20230406.htm)
4. **5/4/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4291_20230504.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **103–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Felder — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-04-06** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-06** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-26** Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-27** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-27** Roll call Yeas-103 Nays-0
- **2023-04-27** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-04-28** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-02** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-02** Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-04** Recalled from Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-09** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2023-05-10** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 59
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 49
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/96237f81-f18a-4085-b9d1-5fb54254a692`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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type: "Bill"
title: "Continuing Resolution"
description: "A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IF THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THAT YEAR IN EFFECT, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4299"
citation: "South Carolina H 4299 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["joint resolution"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bannister", "G.M. Smith", "Hiott", "Pope", "Rutherford"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 14
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-04-06"
last_action: "2023-07-06"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/0a1a0f8f-8174-453f-9a5b-6d5a5e63fc50"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4299&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "10c0b8eb2446ea5d38006f9b7341438d892559c0dd43b7d63afe2e69d1e1eab6"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4299 (2023-2024) — Continuing Resolution
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IF THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THAT YEAR IN EFFECT, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4299.htm)
2. **04/06/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4299_20230406.htm)
3. **05/02/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4299_20230502.htm)
4. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4299_20230504.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **102–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Bannister — primary (person)
- G.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Rutherford — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-04-06** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-06** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-02** Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-05-03** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-03** Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-04** Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-09** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-09** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2023-05-23** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-24** Ratified R 89
- **2023-05-25** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-06-05** Effective date 07/01/23
- **2023-07-06** Act No. 85
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/0a1a0f8f-8174-453f-9a5b-6d5a5e63fc50`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Capital Reserve Fund"
description: "A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4301"
citation: "South Carolina H 4301 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["joint resolution"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: []
version_count: 8
action_count: 32
vote_count: 5
first_action: "2023-03-07"
last_action: "2023-07-06"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/8c79852d-ab63-42a0-a35b-b7c3872d9860"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4301&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "0089df907c31453d28dcd3244ed658e325041a086299838b12daccd3a48736e8"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4301 (2023-2024) — Capital Reserve Fund
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4301.htm)
2. **03/07/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4301_20230307.htm)
3. **03/07/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4301_20230307a.htm)
4. **04/07/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4301_20230407.htm)
5. **04/18/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4301_20230418.htm)
6. **04/19/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4301_20230419.htm)
7. **05/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4301_20230509.htm)
8. **06/14/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4301_20230614.htm)
## Votes
- to adopt the conference report — **36–0** (pass) · upper
- Adopt Conference Report — **107–1** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **120–0** (pass) · lower
- Adopt Amendment 1 — **111–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **45–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- House Ways and Means — primary (organization)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-03-07** Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-09** Special order, set for Mon., Mar. 13, after roll call
- **2023-03-09** Special order, set for third reading immediately after third reading of H. 4300
- **2023-03-14** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-03-14** Roll call Yeas-120 Nays-0
- **2023-03-15** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-03-15** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-03-15** Referred to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-12** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-18** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2023-04-18** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-18** Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- **2023-04-19** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2023-04-19** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-27** Debate adjourned
- **2023-05-02** Debate adjourned
- **2023-05-03** Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-9-23
- **2023-05-09** Senate amendment amended `amendment-amendment`
- **2023-05-09** Returned to Senate with amendments
- **2023-05-09** Non-concurrence in House amendment
- **2023-05-10** House insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Reps. Bannister, Herbkersman, Weeks
- **2023-05-11** Conference committee appointed Peeler, Setzler, Alexander
- **2023-06-07** Rutherford replaced Weeks on Conference Committee
- **2023-06-14** Conference report received and adopted
- **2023-06-14** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-1
- **2023-06-14** Conference report received and adopted
- **2023-06-14** Roll call Ayes-36 Nays-0
- **2023-06-14** Ordered enrolled for ratification
- **2023-06-14** Ratified R 103
- **2023-06-20** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-06-26** Effective date See Act for Effective Date
- **2023-07-06** Act No. 86
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/8c79852d-ab63-42a0-a35b-b7c3872d9860`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Mobile optometry units"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-37-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A NECESSARY DEFINITION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-37-320, RELATING TO SITE AND SERVICE LIMITATIONS ON MOBILE OPTOMETRY UNITS AND CERTAIN ASSOCIATED DISCIPLINARY ACTION LIMITATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN SITES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES DURING THE SUMMER. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4333"
citation: "South Carolina H 4333 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B.L. Cox", "Davis", "Henderson-Myers", "King", "M.M. Smith", "McDaniel", "Pace", "Weeks"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 20
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-04-18"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/e9ea6c9e-138e-4f97-b89c-2c2b0d2e60c6"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4333&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "9b08657d8312f873f02bd038900e17ecf6925861f9acbf15935ca0157e577c3d"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4333 (2023-2024) — Mobile optometry units
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-37-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A NECESSARY DEFINITION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-37-320, RELATING TO SITE AND SERVICE LIMITATIONS ON MOBILE OPTOMETRY UNITS AND CERTAIN ASSOCIATED DISCIPLINARY ACTION LIMITATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN SITES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES DURING THE SUMMER. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4333.htm)
2. **02/28/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4333_20240228.htm)
3. **03/06/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4333_20240306.htm)
4. **03/13/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4333_20240313.htm)
5. **04/18/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4333_20230418.htm)
6. **04/18/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4333_20240418.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **114–1** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **40–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- B.L. Cox — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Henderson-Myers — primary (person)
- King — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- McDaniel — primary (person)
- Pace — primary (person)
- Weeks — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-04-18** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-18** Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-28** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-02-29** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henderson-Myers
- **2024-03-06** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Weeks
- **2024-03-06** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-03-06** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-06** Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-1
- **2024-03-07** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-12** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-03-12** Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2024-03-13** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-04-18** Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-04-25** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-04-25** Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
- **2024-04-30** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 155
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 140
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/e9ea6c9e-138e-4f97-b89c-2c2b0d2e60c6`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Greenville Technical College Area Commission"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-53-1500, RELATING TO THE GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO REMOVE OBSOLETE REFERENCES, TO REVISE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN COMMISSION SEATS, AND TO REVISE THE ABSENCE POLICY FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS, AMONG OTHER THINGS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4349"
citation: "South Carolina H 4349 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bannister"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 16
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-04-19"
last_action: "2024-05-20"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/a6543d0f-6282-4792-b027-6b41aa393bf4"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4349&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "c27b3f31519396fae7dbb931728443970f04297b17c41b4585ba5826c537e5ed"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4349 (2023-2024) — Greenville Technical College Area Commission
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-53-1500, RELATING TO THE GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO REMOVE OBSOLETE REFERENCES, TO REVISE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN COMMISSION SEATS, AND TO REVISE THE ABSENCE POLICY FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS, AMONG OTHER THINGS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4349.htm)
2. **03/21/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4349_20240321.htm)
3. **04/16/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4349_20240416.htm)
4. **04/19/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4349_20230419.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **39–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **107–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Bannister — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-04-19** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-19** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2024-03-21** Recalled from Committee on Education and Public Works
- **2024-03-27** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-27** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2024-03-28** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-04-02** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-04-02** Referred to Committee on Education `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-16** Committee report: Favorable Education `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-04-18** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-04-18** Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0
- **2024-04-25** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 156
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-20** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-20** Act No. 141
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/a6543d0f-6282-4792-b027-6b41aa393bf4`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Cherokee County voting precincts"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-7-160, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHEROKEE COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND ON FILE WITH THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4350"
citation: "South Carolina H 4350 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Lawson", "Moss"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 17
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-04-19"
last_action: "2023-05-26"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/7931ac54-2039-4af1-a883-df08e4f5d125"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4350&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "5bb80970e8353c8f001f68c323b9c4988ada7c79aa5fd55a4c20c503eb0386f3"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4350 (2023-2024) — Cherokee County voting precincts
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-7-160, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHEROKEE COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND ON FILE WITH THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4350.htm)
2. **4/19/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4350_20230419.htm)
3. **4/20/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4350_20230420.htm)
4. **5/2/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4350_20230502.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **114–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Lawson — primary (person)
- Moss — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-04-19** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-19** Referred to Cherokee Delegation
- **2023-04-20** Delegation report: Favorable Cherokee Delegation
- **2023-04-26** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-26** Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
- **2023-04-27** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-04-27** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-27** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-03** Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
- **2023-05-03** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-03** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2023-05-03** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-05-04** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 60
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-05-26** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-05-26** Act No. 50
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/7931ac54-2039-4af1-a883-df08e4f5d125`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Middle Level Education Month"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-270 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MARCH OF EACH YEAR AS \"MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION MONTH\". - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4352"
citation: "South Carolina H 4352 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Calhoon", "Felder"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 17
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-04-19"
last_action: "2024-02-09"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/69e3cf53-7f71-4ed8-aa1c-ba0ce15ae09d"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4352&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "9650ca0e60313d99ef837dfc58d668bb60797a4b6ccc0e50877b26c6c6290610"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4352 (2023-2024) — Middle Level Education Month
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-270 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MARCH OF EACH YEAR AS "MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION MONTH". - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4352.htm)
2. **04/19/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4352_20230419.htm)
3. **04/26/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4352_20230426.htm)
4. **05/09/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4352_20230509.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **104–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Calhoon — primary (person)
- Felder — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-04-19** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-19** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2023-04-26** Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2023-04-27** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-04-27** Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-0
- **2023-04-27** Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- **2023-04-28** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-02** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-02** Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services `referral-committee`
- **2023-05-09** Recalled from Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
- **2024-01-10** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-01-10** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-01-11** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-01-30** Ratified R 111
- **2024-02-05** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-02-09** Effective date 02/05/24
- **2024-02-09** Act No. 110
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/69e3cf53-7f71-4ed8-aa1c-ba0ce15ae09d`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Veterans, unclaimed remains"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 25-12-10, 25-12-30, AND 25-12-50, ALL RELATING TO THE DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED HUMAN REMAINS OF A DECEASED VETERAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 12, TITLE 25 ALSO APPLY TO THE DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED HUMAN REMAINS OF A DECEASED VETERAN AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 12, TITLE 25 ARE MANDATORY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 17-5-590, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF REMAINS OF UNIDENTIFIED DEAD BODIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE CORONERS TO RELEASE CERTAIN HUMAN REMAINS THAT HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO BE THOSE OF AN UNCLAIMED DECEASED VETERAN TO A FUNERAL HOME, FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT, OR MORTUARY FOR DISPOSITION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 12, TITLE 25. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4376"
citation: "South Carolina H 4376 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["B.J. Cox", "Caskey", "Davis", "Guffey", "Hart", "J. Moore", "J.L. Johnson", "Ligon", "M.M. Smith", "O'Neal", "Pope", "Sessions", "T. Moore", "Wooten"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 18
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-04-26"
last_action: "2024-05-20"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/eeee765a-41b3-45c0-8d44-766a7e9e985a"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4376&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "a6eaf41aa0c565d54b5c8e33a36f9494c202ab33bf67d442dcda8f45f378a21e"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4376 (2023-2024) — Veterans, unclaimed remains
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 25-12-10, 25-12-30, AND 25-12-50, ALL RELATING TO THE DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED HUMAN REMAINS OF A DECEASED VETERAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 12, TITLE 25 ALSO APPLY TO THE DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED HUMAN REMAINS OF A DECEASED VETERAN AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 12, TITLE 25 ARE MANDATORY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 17-5-590, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF REMAINS OF UNIDENTIFIED DEAD BODIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE CORONERS TO RELEASE CERTAIN HUMAN REMAINS THAT HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO BE THOSE OF AN UNCLAIMED DECEASED VETERAN TO A FUNERAL HOME, FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT, OR MORTUARY FOR DISPOSITION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 12, TITLE 25. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4376.htm)
2. **01/31/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4376_20240131.htm)
3. **02/28/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4376_20240228.htm)
4. **04/26/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4376_20230426.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **116–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- B.J. Cox — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Guffey — primary (person)
- Hart — primary (person)
- J. Moore — primary (person)
- J.L. Johnson — primary (person)
- Ligon — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- O'Neal — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Sessions — primary (person)
- T. Moore — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-04-26** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-26** Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-25** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Davis, Sessions, Guffey, Ligon, O'Neal, Pope
- **2024-01-31** Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-02-01** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hart, J.Moore
- **2024-02-06** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-06** Roll call Yeas-116 Nays-0
- **2024-02-07** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-02-07** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-02-07** Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-28** Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-19** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-19** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-03-20** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 157
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-20** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-20** Act No. 142
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/eeee765a-41b3-45c0-8d44-766a7e9e985a`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Blue crab, robust redhorse"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 50-5-400 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE LIMITED COMMERCIAL BLUE CRAB LICENSE AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING THE LICENSE; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-350, RELATING TO THE TRANSFERABILITY OF LICENSES, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE LIMITED COMMERCIAL BLUE CRAB LICENSE FROM THE GENERAL TRANSFER PROHIBITION; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-325, RELATING TO COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT LICENSES AND FEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE COMMERCIAL TRAP LICENSE; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-360, RELATING TO LICENSES TO ENGAGE IN SHEDDING PEELER CRABS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT AN APPLICANT'S OR LICENSEE'S BUSINESS PREMISES BE CAPABLE OF PEELER SHEDDING OPERATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-545, RELATING TO TRAPS FOR TAKING BLUE CRAB, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MATERIAL, DIMENSIONS, AND ESCAPE-VENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE TRAPS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-5-1345 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE TAKING OF BLUE CRABS BY TRAP; BY ADDING SECTION 50-5-1302 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A RECREATIONAL LIMIT OF ONE BUSHEL OF BLUE CRABS PER PERSON PER DAY NOT TO EXCEED TWO BUSHELS PER BOAT; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-330, RELATING TO RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CRAB TRAPS THAT MAY BE USED FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES FROM TWO TO FIVE WITH A RECREATIONAL CRAB TRAP ENDORSEMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-9-540, RELATING TO RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COST OF THE RECREATIONAL CRAB TRAP ENDORSEMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-555, RELATING TO TRAP PLACEMENT AND ATTENTION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS RELATING TO TRAP PLACEMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-647 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE TAKING, HARMING, OR KILLING OF ROBUST REDHORSE. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4386"
citation: "South Carolina H 4386 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Forrest"]
version_count: 7
action_count: 27
vote_count: 5
first_action: "2023-04-26"
last_action: "2024-07-17"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/0faf91d7-03c0-4a3d-ba42-4972955768f9"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4386&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "06508ab6d2be8339c1137917ce880899e6fe658097773f1a64174895c7bfc4ab"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4386 (2023-2024) — Blue crab, robust redhorse
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 50-5-400 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE LIMITED COMMERCIAL BLUE CRAB LICENSE AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING THE LICENSE; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-350, RELATING TO THE TRANSFERABILITY OF LICENSES, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE LIMITED COMMERCIAL BLUE CRAB LICENSE FROM THE GENERAL TRANSFER PROHIBITION; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-325, RELATING TO COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT LICENSES AND FEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE COMMERCIAL TRAP LICENSE; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-360, RELATING TO LICENSES TO ENGAGE IN SHEDDING PEELER CRABS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT AN APPLICANT'S OR LICENSEE'S BUSINESS PREMISES BE CAPABLE OF PEELER SHEDDING OPERATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-545, RELATING TO TRAPS FOR TAKING BLUE CRAB, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MATERIAL, DIMENSIONS, AND ESCAPE-VENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE TRAPS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-5-1345 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE TAKING OF BLUE CRABS BY TRAP; BY ADDING SECTION 50-5-1302 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A RECREATIONAL LIMIT OF ONE BUSHEL OF BLUE CRABS PER PERSON PER DAY NOT TO EXCEED TWO BUSHELS PER BOAT; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-330, RELATING TO RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CRAB TRAPS THAT MAY BE USED FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES FROM TWO TO FIVE WITH A RECREATIONAL CRAB TRAP ENDORSEMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-9-540, RELATING TO RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COST OF THE RECREATIONAL CRAB TRAP ENDORSEMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-555, RELATING TO TRAP PLACEMENT AND ATTENTION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS RELATING TO TRAP PLACEMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-647 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE TAKING, HARMING, OR KILLING OF ROBUST REDHORSE. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4386.htm)
2. **02/14/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4386_20240214.htm)
3. **04/16/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4386_20240416.htm)
4. **04/27/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4386_20230427.htm)
5. **05/07/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4386_20240507.htm)
6. **05/08/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4386_20240508.htm)
7. **06/26/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4386_20240626.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **108–0** (pass) · lower
- Adopt Conference Report — **88–15** (pass) · lower
- 3rd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **0–104** (fail) · lower
- to adopt the conference report — **42–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Forrest — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-04-26** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-26** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-14** Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-02-27** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-27** Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
- **2024-02-28** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-02-28** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-02-28** Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-16** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Fish, Game and Forestry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-07** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-07** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-08** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-08** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-05-09** Non-concurrence in Senate amendment
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Yeas-0 Nays-104
- **2024-05-09** Senate insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Campsen, Goldfinch, McElveen
- **2024-05-09** Conference committee appointed Hixon, Forrest, McDaniel
- **2024-06-26** Conference report received and adopted
- **2024-06-26** Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
- **2024-06-26** Conference report received and adopted
- **2024-06-26** Roll call Yeas-88 Nays-15
- **2024-06-26** Ordered enrolled for ratification
- **2024-06-27** Ratified R 249
- **2024-07-01** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-07-17** Effective date See Act for Effective Date
- **2024-07-17** Act No. 212
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/0faf91d7-03c0-4a3d-ba42-4972955768f9`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Hybrid striped bass"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-13-230, RELATING TO STRIPED BASS LIMITS, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO HYBRID BASS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4387"
citation: "South Carolina H 4387 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Forrest"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 18
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-04-26"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/912fc2fe-0300-4efa-b409-c3944d4751ca"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4387&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "ba70eba20cda4324cea69badc43600ca1126d816e6b69e90c27ebf1870087044"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4387 (2023-2024) — Hybrid striped bass
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-13-230, RELATING TO STRIPED BASS LIMITS, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO HYBRID BASS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4387.htm)
2. **02/14/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4387_20240214.htm)
3. **02/15/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4387_20240215.htm)
4. **04/16/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4387_20240416.htm)
5. **04/17/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4387_20240417.htm)
6. **04/27/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4387_20230427.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **43–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **108–1** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Forrest — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-04-26** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-04-26** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2024-02-14** Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-02-15** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-02-27** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-02-27** Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-1
- **2024-02-28** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-02-28** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-02-28** Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-16** Committee report: Favorable Fish, Game and Forestry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-04-17** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-04-30** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-04-30** Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- **2024-05-01** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-08** Ratified R 158
- **2024-05-13** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/13/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 143
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/912fc2fe-0300-4efa-b409-c3944d4751ca`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Inman-Campobello Water District"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 939 OF 1954, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE INMAN-CAMPOBELLO WATER DISTRICT COMMISSION, SO AS TO PERMIT THE COMMISSION TO BECOME A MEMBER AND PARTICIPATE IN A JOINT AGENCY OR AUTHORITY ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF AN ADJOINING STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4412"
citation: "South Carolina H 4412 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Long"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 14
vote_count: 1
first_action: "2023-05-02"
last_action: "2023-07-06"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/a99f1331-54ad-403e-9b9e-b743a6a5ff5b"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4412&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "baa834cc8b2b645aa2e871ac4550782c1d0a5787d4a16f3632ba71f773c23a24"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4412 (2023-2024) — Inman-Campobello Water District
AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 939 OF 1954, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE INMAN-CAMPOBELLO WATER DISTRICT COMMISSION, SO AS TO PERMIT THE COMMISSION TO BECOME A MEMBER AND PARTICIPATE IN A JOINT AGENCY OR AUTHORITY ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF AN ADJOINING STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4412.htm)
2. **05/02/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4412_20230502.htm)
3. **05/02/2023-A** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4412_20230502a.htm)
4. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/4412_20230504.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **104–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Long — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-05-02** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-02** Referred to Spartanburg Delegation
- **2023-05-02** Delegation report: Favorable Spartanburg Delegation
- **2023-05-03** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-03** Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-0
- **2023-05-04** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-04** Introduced, read first time, placed on local & uncontested calendar `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-04** Unanimous consent for second and third readings on next two consecutive legislative days
- **2023-05-05** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2023-05-09** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2023-05-11** Ratified R 61
- **2023-05-16** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2023-07-06** Effective date 05/16/23
- **2023-07-06** Act No. 99
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/a99f1331-54ad-403e-9b9e-b743a6a5ff5b`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Emergency vehicle operators"
description: "AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-1538, RELATING TO EMERGENCY SCENE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE DRIVERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING VEHICLE CONTROL IN CERTAIN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES TO AVOID INTERFERING WITH THE OPERATION OF AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4436"
citation: "South Carolina H 4436 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Ballentine", "Burns", "Calhoon", "Caskey", "Chumley", "Davis", "Erickson", "Forrest", "Herbkersman", "Hiott", "Lawson", "Long", "M.M. Smith", "Mitchell", "Pope", "Robbins", "Taylor", "Wetmore", "Wooten", "Yow"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 24
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-05-04"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/14568da0-e11d-49d1-b9f5-45422bc59d71"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4436&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "2ddc0993a2ae7b6b7e46133108428f78d83751f5545d9017d4e9279e84512c44"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4436 (2023-2024) — Emergency vehicle operators
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-1538, RELATING TO EMERGENCY SCENE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE DRIVERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING VEHICLE CONTROL IN CERTAIN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES TO AVOID INTERFERING WITH THE OPERATION OF AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4436.htm)
2. **02/28/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4436_20240228.htm)
3. **03/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4436_20240301.htm)
4. **04/25/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4436_20240425.htm)
5. **05/04/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4436_20230504.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **116–0** (pass) · lower
- Passage of Bill — **109–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Ballentine — primary (person)
- Burns — primary (person)
- Calhoon — primary (person)
- Caskey — primary (person)
- Chumley — primary (person)
- Davis — primary (person)
- Erickson — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- Herbkersman — primary (person)
- Hiott — primary (person)
- Lawson — primary (person)
- Long — primary (person)
- M.M. Smith — primary (person)
- Mitchell — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Taylor — primary (person)
- Wetmore — primary (person)
- Wooten — primary (person)
- Yow — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-05-04** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2023-05-04** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-10** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Taylor
- **2024-01-17** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Forrest, Hiott, Davis, Pope, Herbkersman, M.M.Smith, Robbins
- **2024-01-23** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Lawson
- **2024-02-06** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Burns, Chumley
- **2024-02-28** Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-01** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-03-05** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Mitchell, Yow
- **2024-03-06** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-06** Roll call Yeas-116 Nays-0
- **2024-03-07** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-07** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
- **2024-03-12** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-03-12** Referred to Committee on Transportation `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-25** Polled out of committee Transportation
- **2024-04-25** Committee report: Favorable Transportation `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-07** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-07** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-05-08** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 213
- **2024-05-20** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/20/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 174
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/14568da0-e11d-49d1-b9f5-45422bc59d71`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Special purpose districts"
description: "AN ACT 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 TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMINOLOGY. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4563"
citation: "South Carolina H 4563 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Bernstein", "Clyburn", "J.L. Johnson"]
version_count: 5
action_count: 22
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-11-16"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/b5cb7422-c9b6-4f34-a37b-bf5f9711b9e1"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4563&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "4928fec31407c7d9d7c9b1f970433b11972eef29c7710e26500bfb4e832e8610"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4563 (2023-2024) — Special purpose districts
AN ACT 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 TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMINOLOGY. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4563.htm)
2. **03/06/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4563_20240306.htm)
3. **05/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4563_20240501.htm)
4. **05/08/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4563_20240508.htm)
5. **11/16/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4563_20231116.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **109–0** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **106–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Bernstein — primary (person)
- Clyburn — primary (person)
- J.L. Johnson — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-11-16** Prefiled `filing`
- **2023-11-16** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-01-09** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2024-03-06** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-20** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-20** Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
- **2024-03-21** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-26** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-03-26** Referred to Committee on Judiciary `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-08** Referred to Subcommittee: M.Johnson (ch), Sabb, Talley, Adams, Devine
- **2024-05-01** Committee report: Favorable Judiciary `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-08** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-08** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-05-09** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-09** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Yeas-106 Nays-0
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 214
- **2024-05-21** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/21/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 201
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/b5cb7422-c9b6-4f34-a37b-bf5f9711b9e1`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Internal Revenue Code conformity"
description: "AN ACT 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. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4594"
citation: "South Carolina H 4594 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Ballentine", "Clyburn", "Elliott", "Pope", "T. Moore", "West"]
version_count: 4
action_count: 20
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2023-11-16"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/2122a255-22bf-4642-9c08-f2d090d20158"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4594&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "0b5bc4cdd06fad3f9649c0e0bbc2a05ccc1165f43071234f7a7adc89d71602d5"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4594 (2023-2024) — Internal Revenue Code conformity
AN ACT 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. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4594.htm)
2. **03/21/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4594_20240321.htm)
3. **04/18/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4594_20240418.htm)
4. **11/16/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4594_20231116.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **115–0** (pass) · lower
- 2nd Reading — **46–0** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Ballentine — primary (person)
- Clyburn — primary (person)
- Elliott — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- T. Moore — primary (person)
- West — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-11-16** Prefiled `filing`
- **2023-11-16** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-01-09** Referred to Committee on Ways and Means `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-09** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: West
- **2024-02-08** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Elliott, T.Moore
- **2024-03-21** Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-26** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-26** Roll call Yeas-115 Nays-0
- **2024-03-27** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-27** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-03-27** Referred to Committee on Finance `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-18** Committee report: Favorable Finance `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-01** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-01** Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
- **2024-05-07** Read third time and enrolled `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 215
- **2024-05-20** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/20/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 175
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/2122a255-22bf-4642-9c08-f2d090d20158`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Transportation of farm products, exceptions"
description: "AN ACT 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. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4601"
citation: "South Carolina H 4601 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Forrest"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 23
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-11-16"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/ee3497c5-20b0-4d26-a405-f43323272629"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4601&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "abca3da424b9c61a69ff9a1c1d5bb46296076e5e709d215f156b15326724bfc4"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4601 (2023-2024) — Transportation of farm products, exceptions
AN ACT 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. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4601.htm)
2. **03/20/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4601_20240320.htm)
3. **03/21/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4601_20240321.htm)
4. **04/17/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4601_20240417.htm)
5. **05/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4601_20240501.htm)
6. **11/16/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4601_20231116.htm)
## Votes
- Passage of Bill — **105–0** (pass) · lower
- 3rd Reading — **42–0** (pass) · upper
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **0–103** (fail) · lower
## Sponsors
- Forrest — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-11-16** Prefiled `filing`
- **2023-11-16** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-01-09** Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works `referral-committee`
- **2024-03-20** Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-21** Scrivener's error corrected
- **2024-03-26** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-26** Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0
- **2024-03-27** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-27** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-03-27** Referred to Committee on Transportation `referral-committee`
- **2024-04-17** Committee report: Favorable Transportation `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-09** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
- **2024-05-09** Non-concurrence in Senate amendment
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Yeas-0 Nays-103
- **2024-05-09** Senate recedes from amendment
- **2024-05-09** Ordered enrolled for ratification
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 216
- **2024-05-21** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/21/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 202
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/ee3497c5-20b0-4d26-a405-f43323272629`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).
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---
type: "Bill"
title: "Unlawful removal of electronic dog-control devices"
description: "AN ACT 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. - RATIFIED TITLE"
jurisdiction: "us/states/sc"
legislature: "South Carolina General Assembly"
session: "2023-2024"
identifier: "H 4611"
citation: "South Carolina H 4611 (2023-2024)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: ["Brewer", "Chapman", "Forrest", "Gatch", "Hardee", "Hixon", "Pope", "Robbins", "Taylor"]
version_count: 6
action_count: 25
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2023-11-16"
last_action: "2024-05-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/27144071-bd9d-41ab-b881-b330ec2357b2"
source_url: "https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4611&session=125&summary=B"
source_hash: "e0a1a906e59b3e2256faa46b0f0c55861aa97dd778d36956940450a061ae00ed"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-sc"]
---
# South Carolina H 4611 (2023-2024) — Unlawful removal of electronic dog-control devices
AN ACT 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. - RATIFIED TITLE
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Filed** (filed) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4611.htm)
2. **02/28/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4611_20240228.htm)
3. **03/06/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4611_20240306.htm)
4. **05/01/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4611_20240501.htm)
5. **05/08/2024** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4611_20240508.htm)
6. **11/16/2023** (committee substitute) — [source](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4611_20231116.htm)
## Votes
- 2nd Reading — **44–0** (pass) · upper
- Passage of Bill — **107–0** (pass) · lower
- Concur in Senate Amendments — **110–0** (pass) · lower
## Sponsors
- Brewer — primary (person)
- Chapman — primary (person)
- Forrest — primary (person)
- Gatch — primary (person)
- Hardee — primary (person)
- Hixon — primary (person)
- Pope — primary (person)
- Robbins — primary (person)
- Taylor — primary (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2023-11-16** Prefiled `filing`
- **2023-11-16** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-09** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-01-09** Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `referral-committee`
- **2024-01-30** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hardee
- **2024-01-31** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brewer, Robbins, Gatch
- **2024-02-28** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-03-05** Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Forrest
- **2024-03-06** Amended `amendment-passage`
- **2024-03-06** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-03-06** Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
- **2024-03-07** Read third time and sent to Senate `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-03-12** Introduced and read first time `introduction, reading-1`
- **2024-03-12** Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry `referral-committee`
- **2024-05-01** Committee report: Favorable with amendment Fish, Game and Forestry `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2024-05-08** Committee Amendment Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2024-05-08** Read second time `reading-2`
- **2024-05-08** Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- **2024-05-09** Read third time and returned to House with amendments `passage, reading-3`
- **2024-05-09** Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- **2024-05-09** Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
- **2024-05-15** Ratified R 217
- **2024-05-20** Signed By Governor `executive-signature`
- **2024-05-29** Effective date 05/20/24
- **2024-05-29** Act No. 176
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/27144071-bd9d-41ab-b881-b330ec2357b2`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official South Carolina legislature records).

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