Bills & Legislation

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE LOUIS BERRY FOR BEING NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA FARMER OF THE YEAR 2026 BY THE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT AND HEALTH EQUITY.

Louis Berry, Farmer of the Year

Gilda Cobb-HunterDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM FOR A STELLAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE YELLOW JACKETS ON WINNING THE 2026 CLASS AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Fort Mill HS wrestling champs

Jackie R. TerribileRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF FANNIE MAE MCELVEEN GEDDIS OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Fannie Mae Geddis sympathy

J. Todd RutherfordDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR STEPHANIE SHEALY CAMERON, RICHLAND COUNTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO RICHLAND COUNTY, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Stephanie Cameron retirement

J. Todd RutherfordDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND PALMETTOPRIDE, THE VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS PARTICIPATING IN OPERATION SUMTER SWEEP FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS TO REDUCE LITTER, BEAUTIFY SUMTER COUNTY, AND PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXTEND SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

PalmettoPride

Fawn M. PedalinoRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "HEALTHCARE WORKPLACE SECURITY ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-600, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES COMMITTED WITHIN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES UPON HEALTHCARE WORKERS, TO DEFINE "HEALTHCARE FACILITY" AND "HEALTHCARE WORKER," AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY'S ADDRESS SHALL SERVE AS THE ADDRESS OF A HEALTHCARE WORKER WHO IS A VICTIM OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY WITHIN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY.

Healthcare Workplace Security Act

Wendell G. GilliardDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE NORTH AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL YELLOW JACKETS VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR A SUPERB SEASON AND TO APPLAUD THESE FINE ATHLETES FOR WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

North Augusta HS girls basketball champs

William M. "Bill" HixonRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN'S TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

West Florence Women's Tennis Team

Mike ReichenbachRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL LADIES TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

West Florence Women's Tennis champs

Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO RECOGNIZE THE ASSOCIATION AND ITS MEMBERS FOR THEIR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE'S TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMY, INNOVATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.

SCAPA 60th

Gary S. Brewer, Jr.Republican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-3150, RELATING TO DETERMINING WHEN AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST OCCURS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE TRANSFERS MADE AMONGST RELATED DESCENDANTS TO CLEAR THE TITLE OF THE HEIRS' PROPERTY.

Heirs' property

Kathy LandingRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR STEPHEN TYRONE COLBERT, A NATIVE SON OF SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON THE OCCASION OF THE FINAL EPISODE OF THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMERICAN TELEVISION, COMEDY, AND PUBLIC DISCOURSE.

Stephen Colbert

Ed SuttonDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE THOMAS SUMTER ACADEMY JUNIOR VARSITY COMPETITION CHEER SQUAD, THEIR COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A SUPERB SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Thomas Sumter Academy JV cheerleading team state championship

Keishan M. ScottDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN APPOINTED STATE OFFICIALS DO NOT NEED TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST OR CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE FORM.

Statement of economic interest

James Mikell "Mike" BurnsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CITIZENS PARTICIPATION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A PARTY TO A CIVIL ACTION BASED ON THAT PARTY'S EXERCISE OF THE RIGHT OF FREE SPEECH, RIGHT TO PETITION, OR RIGHT OF ASSOCIATION MAY SEEK TO HAVE THE ACTION DISMISSED.

SC Citizens Participation Act

Marvin "Mark" SmithRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR RANDY CARTEE OF PICKENS COUNTY FOR HIS EXTRAORDINARY FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A FIREFIGHTER AND TO CELEBRATE HIS ENDURING LEGACY IN HIS COMMUNITY AND THE PALMETTO STATE.

Randy Cartee 55 years of service

David R. HiottRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO APPLAUD THE MEMBERS OF THE PELION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARCHERY TEAM ON A SUPERB SEASON AND TO CELEBRATE THESE FINE ATHLETES FOR THEIR MASTERFUL PERFORMANCE AT THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM (NASP) STATE ARCHERY TOURNAMENT.

Pelion Elementary archery champs

Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DR.

Dr. James E. Harvey, sympathy

Jerry N. Govan, Jr.Democrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF DALE JOHNSON MOORE AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Dale Johnson Moore

William M. "Bill" HixonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MARCH 2026 AS "KIDNEY AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026, AS "APOL1-MEDIATED KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS DAY" AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS OF THE PALMETTO STATE TO BECOME BETTER INFORMED ABOUT APOL1-MEDIATED KIDNEY DISEASE AND THOSE WITH WESTERN OR CENTRAL AFRICAN ANCESTRY TO CONSIDER GENETIC TESTING.

Kidney Awareness Month and APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day

Thomas C. AlexanderRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE, INCLUDING AORTIC ATRESIA, AS A CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO URGE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE, LIFELONG CARE FRAMEWORK FOR AFFECTED RESIDENTS.

Congenital Heart Disease

Leonidas E. "Leon" StavrinakisDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS), TO RECOGNIZE CAREGIVERS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE REALITIES OF THIS DEVASTATING DISEASE, TO DEMONSTRATE THE STATE'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING THOSE IMPACTED BY THE DISEASE, AND TO DECLARE MAY 2026 AS "AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

ALS Awareness Month

Brandon L. CoxRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE ROCK HILL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WRESTLING TEAM FOR A STELLAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE LADY BEARCATS ON WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Rock Hill HS girls wrestling champs

Thomas R. "Randy" LigonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF WILLIE MAE CAPERS REAMES, OF LEE COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Willie Mae Capers Reames

Keishan M. ScottDemocrat

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND THE IMPOSITION OF THE USER FEE ON GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL AND THE IMPOSITION OF THE ROAD TAX FOR THIRTY DAYS AND FOR AN AUTOMATIC EXTENSION FOR ANOTHER THIRTY DAYS IF THE AVERAGE PRICE OF GASOLINE HAS NOT FALLEN BY FIFTEEN PERCENT AT THE END OF THE INITIAL THIRTY-DAY PERIOD.

Motor fuel user fee suspension

Chandra E. DillardDemocrat

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND THE IMPOSITION OF THE USER FEE ON GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL AND THE IMPOSITION OF THE ROAD TAX FOR THIRTY DAYS.

Motor fuel user fee suspension

Marvin "Mark" SmithRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DR.

Anthony Harris sympathy

G. Murrell Smith, Jr.Republican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 14 TO CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO EDUCATOR SAFETY AND CLASSROOM AUTHORITY; TO INCLUDE RELEVANT EDUCATOR CLASSROOM AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR REFERRAL, REMOVAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FOLLOW-UP PROCESSES; TO PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND STAFF; TO CREATE DUTIES FOR THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; AND TO REQUIRE LOCAL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO REVISE THEIR STUDENT AND STAFF CODES OF CONDUCT TO CONFORM WITH THIS ARTICLE WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE DATE OF ENACTMENT.

Educator Safety and Classroom Authority Act

Michael JohnsonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MADHUSUDAN SANKARDAYAL SHRIVASTAVA OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

Madhusudan Sankardayal Shrivastava sympathy

G. Murrell Smith, Jr.Republican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS), TO RECOGNIZE CAREGIVERS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE REALITIES OF THIS DEVASTATING DISEASE, TO DEMONSTRATE THE STATE'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING THOSE IMPACTED BY THE DISEASE, AND TO DECLARE MAY 2026 AS "AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Companion to 536CM - ALS Awareness Month

Thomas D. "Tom" CorbinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT "RILEY'S ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-40, RELATING TO THE ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-50, RELATING TO THE ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-60, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL CUTTING OF MUSCLES OF TAILS OF HORSES, ASSES, MULES, MARES, OR GELDINGS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-110, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 47-1-90 AND 47-1-100, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-125, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL COLORING, DYING, OR SALE OF CERTAIN ANIMALS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-200, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSFER OF ANIMALS AND IMPORTATION OR EXPORTATION OF DOGS OR CATS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-210, RELATING TO UNLAWFULLY OFFERING LIVE ANIMALS AS PRIZES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-220 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL POST ON ITS WEBSITE THE NAMES OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CRIMES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE PERSONS CONVICTED OF MISDEMEANORS CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER MAY BE PROHIBITED FROM OWNING OR POSSESSING ANIMALS, AND TO PROVIDE PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONIES CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER MUST BE PROHIBITED FROM OWNING OR POSSESSING ANIMALS.

Cruelty to animals

David MartinRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ANGELA BOWEN UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Angela Bowen retirement

Michael W. GambrellRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS WHO SERVED IN THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MEN AND WOMEN FROM THIS STATE WHO SERVED IN THIS CONFLICT.

GWOT

Tom Young, Jr.Republican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-50, RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION PROVISIONS, SO AS TO REGULATE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SOLICIT, COLLECT, EARN, OR RECEIVE MORE THAN A STATED AMOUNT IN A FISCAL YEAR THAT REGISTER WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE BY INCREASING REPORT REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-70, RELATING TO CONTRACTS WITH PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE WRITTEN CONTRACTS BETWEEN A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING COUNSEL, PROFESSIONAL SOLICITOR, OR COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURER TO BE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-90, RELATING TO REQUIRED DISCLOSURES, SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY ENTITY THAT IS SOLICITING FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO DISCLOSE THE LEGAL NAME AND PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY FOR WHICH THEY ARE SOLICITING; BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-110, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS, FUNDRAISING COUNSELS, OR COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-120, RELATING TO MISREPRESENTATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS FROM USING REGISTRATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AS AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE STATE.

Regulation of charitable funds

Chris WootenRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 33-31-1709 SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEUTRAL PRINCIPLES OF LAW GOVERNING THE OWNERSHIP, TRANSFER, AND RELEASE OF TRUST INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY OF LOCAL CHURCHES DISAFFILIATING WITH STATE OR NATIONAL RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ASSERTS A TRUST INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Religous corporations

Richard L. "Richie" YowRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR RICHARD W.

Dick Hawkins

Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr.Republican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF INTERSTATE 77 FROM UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 1 TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20 IN RICHLAND COUNTY "PRESIDENT BARACK H.

President Barack H. Obama Highway

Darrell JacksonDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE PATRICIA C.

Patricia C. Grant

Michael F. Rivers, Sr.Democrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE PELION MIDDLE SCHOOL ARCHERY TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS 3D STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE IN BULLSEYE AND IBO/3D.

Pelion Middle School Archery Team

Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CIENNA HEISELMAN, A SENIOR AT JAMES F.

Cienna Heiselman wrestling champ

Robert J. "Rob" HarrisRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE BLYTHEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Blythewood girls basketball champs

Kambrell H. GarvinDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LYNN WEST, SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FOR AIKEN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER FORTY-THREE YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Lynn West retirement

Bill TaylorRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACHES ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2026 CLASS AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO SALUTE THEM ON A FINE SEASON.

Westwood HS boys basketball champs

Kambrell H. GarvinDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 45 TO TITLE 58 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELATED DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES; TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATIONS ARE VOLUNTARY AND REQUIRE NOTICE AND OPT OUT PROVISIONS; TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION RATES; TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATIONS RELATED TO ITS RESOURCES, PLANNING, MARKETING, BILLING, ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL SECURITY; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF TO ESTABLISH A COMPLAINT AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR CUSTOMERS; TO PROHIBIT CUSTOMER DATA BEING USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN PROVIDING SERVICES AND TO SAFEGUARD CUSTOMER DATA; TO PERMIT TERMINATION OF SERVICE PURSUANT TO TERMS APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO PERMIT THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF TO AUDIT COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATIONS AND THEIR VENDORS; TO PERMIT AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE OR MUNICIPAL UTILITY TO EITHER OFFER OR PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION; AND TO REQUIRE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS.

SC Community Choice Aggregation Act

Gary S. Brewer, Jr.Republican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "HONOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-735 SO AS TO PROVIDE STATE-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE SURVIVING SPOUSES AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF FIRST RESPONDERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY; TO DEFINE ELIGIBLE FIRST RESPONDERS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATION, FUNDING, AND OPTIMAL CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE.

Honor Our First Responders Act

Chris WootenRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC RETAIL CHOICE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 46 TO TITLE 58 SO AS TO PERMIT RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS TO CHOOSE THEIR ELECTRIC GENERATION SUPPLIER; TO PROHIBIT COMPETITIVE ELECTRIC GENERATION SERVICE WITHOUT A PERMIT FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND REQUIRE SUPPLIERS TO PROVIDE CLEAR AND ACCURATE INFORMATION REGARDING ITS RATES, TERMS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES; TO REQUIRE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS AND FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS CHAPTER, AND TO ESTABLISH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT PROCESS; TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES AND ELECTRICAL UTILITIES; TO PERMIT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO APPROVE NONBYPASSABLE CHARGES TO RECOVER STRANDED COSTS AND PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM EXPENSES, AND TO ENSURE FUNDING FOR AND SUPPLIER PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN PROGRAMS.

Electricity Retail Choice

Gary S. Brewer, Jr.Republican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-710 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, PROVIDE FOR CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTIONS AGAINST CERTAIN LICENSEES WHO FURNISH ALCOHOL TO VISIBLY INTOXICATED INDIVIDUALS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO LIABILITY, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE THE EXCLUSIVE MANNER FOR BRINGING DRAM SHOP CAUSE OF ACTIONS.

Dram Shop Cause of Actions

Marvin "Mark" SmithRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 TO TITLE 58 SO AS TO ALLOW ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE ALL OR PART OF ITS ELECTRICITY DEMAND FROM THIRD-PARTY ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS; TO ESTABLISH RELATED TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS, THIRD-PARTY ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS, AND INCUMBENT ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS FOR ELECTRIC SERVICES, INCLUDING TRANSMISSION SERVICES; TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN COST REQUIREMENTS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION STANDARDS OF REVIEW, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT TO APPROVE A TARIFF CONTAINING A PRO FORMA CONTRACT.

Electric Retail Customer Choice and Third-Party Electric Suppliers

Gary S. Brewer, Jr.Republican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 63 SO AS TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS AFFIRMING AND PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND LOVED ONES TO BE PRESENT WHEN THEIR CHILD IS UNDERGOING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE OR RECEIVING DRIVING INSTRUCTION, TO ALLOW PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, TO CREATE A CIVIL RIGHT OF ACTION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Parental Rights

Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr.Republican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-245 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES BY STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES BY TEACHERS IN PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.

Digital devices in public schools

Melissa Lackey OremusRepublican