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Bill Title Introduced Latest Action↓
H 5436 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Recognize And Congratulate Hebron Zion Presbyterian Church (Usa) Of Johns Island On The Occasion Of The Twenty-Eighth Anniversary Of Its Merger And To Commend The Church For A Century And A Half Of Service To God And The Community.
Jun 27 2018 Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
H 5437 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate Michael Genevie On The Occasion Of His Retirement, Honor Him For His Nearly Forty Years Of Outstanding Service As Executive Director Of The Abbeville Opera House, And Wish Him Much Happiness And Fulfillment In The Years To Come.
Jun 27 2018 Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
H 5442 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate And Honor Doris And Redd Reynolds For Their Indefatigable Work With American Legion Post 7 And American Legion Auxiliary And To Wish Them Much Continued Happiness And Fulfillment.
Jun 27 2018 Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
H 5430 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Death Of Corinne Edith "Dolly" Hill Of Sumter And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To Her Family And Many Friends.
Jun 27 2018 Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
H 5447 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate And Honor Kelly Golden Of Charleston County On A Distinguished Career In Broadcast Journalism And To Wish Her Much Continued Success And Happiness.
Jun 27 2018 Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
H 5425 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Commend The Honorable Gregory D. "Greg" Duckworth For His Committed Service To The South Carolina House Of Representatives And The Citizens Of District 104 In Horry County And To Wish Him Fulfillment And Success In All His Future Endeavors.
Jun 27 2018 Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
H 5426 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Commend The Honorable Joseph A. "Joe" Mceachern For His Committed Service To The South Carolina House Of Representatives And The Citizens Of District 77 In Richland County And To Wish Him Fulfillment And Success In All His Future Endeavors Upon His Departure From The House Of Representatives.
Jun 27 2018 Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
H 5445 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Recognize And Honor The Hammond School Boys Varsity Soccer Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2018 South Carolina Independent School Association Class 3A State Championship Title.
Jun 27 2018 Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
H 4819 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate Dr. J. Powell Smith Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement, To Commend Him For His Many Years Of Outstanding Public Service With The Clemson Cooperative Extension, And To Wish Him Continued Success In All His Future Endeavors.
Feb 01 2018 Scrivener's Error Corrected
Jun 12 2018
H 4705 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MANDATED REPORTERS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SO AS TO ADD RELIGIOUS COUNSELORS AS MANDATED REPORTERS AND TO REQUIRE MANDATED REPORTERS TO COMPLY WITH THE INDIVIDUAL DUTY TO REPORT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-450, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES DUTY TO NOTIFY MANDATED REPORTERS OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. - ratified title
Jan 24 2018 Act No. 222
May 31 2018
H 4077 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3790 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO CREATE THE "EDUCATIONAL CREDIT FOR EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS CHILDREN'S FUND", TO PROVIDE FOR GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH GRANTS ARE AWARDED, TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL LIMITS ON INCOME TAX CREDITS AVAILABLE, TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CREDIT IS CLAIMED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING WHICH SCHOOLS ARE ELIGIBLE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SHALL ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO ALLOW FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EDUCATIONAL CREDIT FOR EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS CHILDREN'S FUND AND FOR TUITION PAYMENTS MADE TO AN ELIGIBLE SCHOOL FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS CHILD WITHIN THE TAXPAYER'S CUSTODY OR CARE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. - ratified title
Mar 30 2017 Act No. 247
May 31 2018
H 4628 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 21 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TELEPHONE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT"; TO DEFINE RELEVANT TERMS; TO PROHIBIT TELEPHONE SOLICITORS FROM INITIATING OR CAUSING TO BE INITIATED A TELEPHONE SOLICITATION DURING CERTAIN HOURS OF THE DAY AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO REQUIRE TELEPHONE SOLICITORS TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN INFORMATION AT THE OUTSET OF A TELEPHONE SOLICITATION, INCLUDING THE CONSUMER'S RIGHT TO BE ADDED TO THE TELEPHONE SOLICITOR'S IN-HOUSE "DO NOT CALL LIST" UPON REQUEST; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON, WITH FRAUDULENT OR OTHER SPECIFIED INTENT, FROM MAKING OR INITIATING A TELEPHONE CALL OR TEXT MESSAGE OR ENGAGING IN CONDUCT THAT RESULTS IN THE DISPLAY OF MISLEADING, FALSE, OR INACCURATE CALLER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION; TO REQUIRE TELEPHONE SOLICITORS TO PLAY CERTAIN PRERECORDED IDENTIFICATIONS AND OPT-OUT MESSAGES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM INITIATING OR CAUSING TO BE INITIATED A TELEPHONE SOLICITATION DIRECTED TO A TELEPHONE NUMBER WHEN A PERSON AT THAT TELEPHONE NUMBER PREVIOUSLY STATED A DESIRE NOT TO BE CONTACTED, AND TO PROHIBIT TELEPHONE SOLICITORS FROM INITIATING OR CAUSING TO BE INITIATED A TELEPHONE SOLICITATION TO A TELEPHONE NUMBER ON THE NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY; TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS REQUIRING A PERSON TO CEASE AND DESIST, OR RETURN PROPERTY OR MONEY RECEIVED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT, TO IMPOSE PENALTIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND ENFORCE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT MAY BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT OTHER REMEDIES AVAILABLE UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAW; AND TO DELETE SECTION 16-17-445. - ratified title
Jan 16 2018 Act No. 218
May 31 2018
H 3819 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-363 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO PRESCRIBING OPIOID ANALGESICS TO MINORS. - ratified title
Feb 22 2017 Act No. 242
May 31 2018
H 4672 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VISION SCREENING REQUIRED FOR ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE VISION SCREENING IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AN INITIAL LICENSE AND UPON RENEWAL OF A LICENSE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE VISION SCREENING MUST BE OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON'S SCREENING MUST BE WAIVED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTIFICATE OF VISION EXAMINATION FORM MUST BE EXECUTED BY THE CERTIFYING OPHTHALMOLOGIST OR OPTOMETRIST AND TRANSMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT ELECTRONICALLY. - ratified title
Jan 24 2018 Act No. 220
May 31 2018
H 3826 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE WRITTEN PRESCRIPTIONS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO BE WRITTEN ON TAMPER-RESISTANT PRESCRIPTION PADS, WITH EXCEPTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - ratified title
Feb 22 2017 Act No. 243
May 31 2018
H 4683 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "BEACHFRONT MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-60, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL GIVING RISE TO CONTESTED CASES, SO AS TO EXCLUDE DECISIONS TO ESTABLISH BASELINES OR SETBACK LINES FROM THE APPEAL PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-10, RELATING TO COASTAL TIDELANDS AND WETLANDS DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE TERM "PRIMARY OCEANFRONT SAND DUNE" FOR PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING A BASELINE AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "STORM SURGE"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-280, RELATING TO THE STATE'S FORTY-YEAR RETREAT POLICY, SO AS TO IMPLEMENT A BEACH PRESERVATION POLICY, TO PROHIBIT THE SEAWARD MOVEMENT OF A BASELINE FROM A CERTAIN LOCATION, TO ESTABLISH THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MUST ESTABLISH BASELINES AND SETBACK LINES FOR CERTAIN AREAS AND UNDER CERTAIN GUIDELINES, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DATA FROM AN AREA IMPACTED BY A STORM SYSTEM OR EVENT NAMED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS AFTER THE STORM, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO GRANT A REVIEW OF A BASELINE OR SETBACK LINE FOR A LANDOWNER, A MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, OR ORGANIZATION ACTING ON BEHALF OF A LANDOWNER THAT SUBMITS SUBSTANTIATING EVIDENCE SHOWING AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON HIS PROPERTY AND TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-250, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS REGARDING THE COASTAL BEACH AND DUNE SYSTEM, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE RETREAT POLICY; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-260, RELATING TO THE STATE'S POLICY STATEMENT ON THE BEACH AND DUNE SYSTEM, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE RETREAT POLICY; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-350, RELATING TO THE LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE BEACH MANAGEMENT PLAN, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE RETREAT POLICY; BY ADDING SECTION 48-39-285 SO AS TO REQUIRE DHEC TO INITIATE A NEW BASELINE CYCLE BY NO SOONER THAN JANUARY 1, 2024, AND TO PROVIDE WHICH BASELINE AND SETBACK LINES WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR A LANDOWNER UNTIL THE NEW BASELINE AND SETBACK LINE ARE ESTABLISHED. - ratified title
Jan 24 2018 Act No. 173
May 14 2018
H 3822 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCESS FOR MAKING CHANGES TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCHEDULES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO NOTIFY THE CODE COMMISSIONER OF ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND RESCHEDULING OF SUBSTANCES. - ratified title
Feb 22 2017 Act No. 166
May 14 2018
H 5401 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
A Concurrent Resolution To Remember And Celebrate The Life Of Natasha Roberta Weston Mccoy, Who Passed From Her Earthly Home On Sunday, May 6, 2018, To Live In Peace With Her Lord And To Wish The Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Friends.
May 09 2018 Introduced, Adopted, Returned With Concurrence
May 10 2018
H 3820 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
A Bill To Amend Section 59-32-30, As Amended, Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, Relating To The Public School Comprehensive Health Education Program, So As To Require Certain Instruction In Prescription Opioid Abuse Prevention In Grades Nine Through Twelve Beginning With The 2017-2018 School Year.
Feb 22 2017 Roll Call Ayes-38 Nays-0
May 10 2018
H 4379 (2017-2018 Regular Session)
A Bill To Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, By Adding Article 9 To Chapter 7, Title 1 So As To Create The Utilities Consumer Advocate In The Office Of The Attorney General, And To Provide For The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Utilities Consumer Advocate, Among Other Things; To Amend Section 58-4-10, Relating To The Office Of Regulatory Staff And Its Mission, So As To Remove The Preservation Of The Financial Integrity Of The State'S Public Utilities, Continued Investment, And Maintenance Of Facilities From The Mission; To Amend Section 58-4-50, Relating To Regulatory Staff Duties And Responsibilities, So As To Add That The Office Shall Provide Research, Expertise, And Other Assistance To The Utilities Consumer Advocate And Make Other Conforming Changes; To Amend Section 58-4-55, Relating To The Office Of Regulatory Staff'S Ability To Request Certain Information, So As To Add That The Office Shall Have Subpoena Powers And That The Utilities Consumer Advocate May Request The Executive Director To Issue Subpoenas On His Behalf, And To Provide A Penalty For Failure To Provide Requested Information Under Certain Circumstances; And To Amend Section 58-4-80, Relating To Intervention In Civil Proceedings By The Executive Director Of The Office Of Regulatory Staff, So As To Provide That On Appeal The Office Does Not Represent The Public Service Commission.
Nov 09 2017 Roll Call Ayes-43 Nays-0
May 10 2018

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