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AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 48-23-120, RELATING TO FORESTRY COMMISSION ACQUISITIONS, SO AS TO PERMIT ACQUISITION OF TIMBERLANDS AND AGRICULTURAL LANDS, TO PROVIDE FOR USES OF THOSE LANDS AND PROHIBIT ACQUISITION OF LAND AT A PRICE EXCEEDING ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE; BY AMENDING SECTION 48-23-132, RELATING TO REVENUES FROM SPECIFIED SOURCES, SO AS TO OUTLINE WHAT THE FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR; BY AMENDING SECTION 48-33-60, RELATING TO DUTIES AND POWERS OF COUNTY FORESTRY BOARDS AND EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO SPECIFY DUTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 48-33-70, RELATING TO FOREST FIRE PROTECTION ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO UPDATE PLAN REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 48-33-80, RELATING TO ACCESS TO PROPERTY, SO AS TO DESIGNATE WHO MAY ACCESS LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING OR CONTROLLING FIRES; BY REPEALING SECTION 48-23-270 RELATING TO USE OF REVENUE FOR SCRUB OAK ERADICATION, REFORESTATION, TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT, AND HARVEST CUTTING IN STATE PARKS; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 48-23-280 RELATING TO USE OF REVENUE FOR SCRUB OAK ERADICATION AND REFORESTATION IN MANCHESTER AND SANDHILLS STATE FORESTS.
Sponsored By: Travis A. Moore (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Forestry Commission
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
County boards must aid forestry work
County forestry boards help carry out the county forestry program. They assist with the chapter’s requirements and the day-to-day work in their county.
State forests: land buys and funding rules
The Forestry Commission can buy or accept timber and farm land. It may use the land for timber, erosion and flood control, wildlife areas, hunting, and recreation. It cannot pay more than the land’s fair market value. Money from hunting, rentals, fuel wood, pine straw, timber, tree seed, and other products stays with the Commission and funds reforestation, forest operations, seed orchards, wildlife habitat, and program costs. Unused funds carry over, and old earmarks for scrub oak projects in certain forests are repealed.
Forest fire response: rules and land access
The Forestry Commission must give an annual update on forest fire protection. It can make and enforce the rules needed to run fire protection. Commission staff and agents may enter any land at any time to prevent or fight forest fires. They are not liable for trespass when acting for fire prevention or control.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Travis A. Moore
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/25/2026
(Forestry Commission)Concur in Senate Amendments
Yes: 116 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
(Forestry Commission)2nd Reading
Yes: 40 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2025
(Forestry Commission)Passage of Bill
Yes: 112 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act No. 107
4/2/2026legislatureEffective date 03/30/26
4/2/2026legislatureSigned By Governor
3/30/2026GovernorRatified R 114
3/25/2026legislatureRoll call Yeas-116 Nays-0
3/25/2026HouseConcurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
3/25/2026HouseRead third time and returned to House with amendments
3/19/2026SenateRoll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
3/17/2026SenateRead second time
3/17/2026SenateCommittee Amendment Adopted
3/17/2026SenateCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Fish, Game and Forestry
3/11/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
3/4/2025SenateIntroduced and read first time
3/4/2025SenateRead third time and sent to Senate
2/28/2025HouseUnanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
2/27/2025HouseRoll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
2/27/2025HouseRead second time
2/27/2025HouseAmended
2/27/2025HouseCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
2/26/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
1/14/2025HouseIntroduced and read first time
1/14/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
12/12/2024HousePrefiled
12/12/2024House
Bill Text
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