Bills & Legislation

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-55-171 SO AS TO CREATE THE FELONY CRIMINAL OFFENSES OF STAGING A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION AND AGGRAVATED STAGING A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-520, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THE OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE DIVISION PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED TO PROSECUTE AND INVESTIGATE FRAUD IN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AS BEING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-530, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-540, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES IN THE OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE ATTEMPTS TO RECEIVE CERTAIN ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES OR BENEFITS; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-550, RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES IN THE OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT, SO AS TO ADD A STATUTE FOR WHICH VIOLATIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE CIVIL PENALTIES, AND TO MAKE VARIOUS TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-560, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION AND PROVIDE THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DIVISION AND RELATED STATE AGENCIES, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE DIVISION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND TO REVISE THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DIVISION AND RELATED AGENCIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-570, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION TO THE DIVISION OF CERTAIN FRAUDULENT CONDUCT, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO REFLECT THE TRANSFER OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND TO REMOVE AN EXCEPTION TO A DISCOVERY PROVISION, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-590, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION IN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO REFLECT THE TRANSFER OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-25-45, RELATING TO LIFE SENTENCES FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO ADD AND REVISE CERTAIN INSURANCE-RELATED CRIMES; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-9-440, RELATING TO SUSPECTED FALSE STATEMENTS OR MISREPRESENTATIONS TO BE REPORTED TO THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO REFLECT THE TRANSFER OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 14-7-1630, RELATING TO SUBJECT MATTERS OF THE STATE GRAND JURY, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN CRIMES INVOLVING INSURANCE FRAUD.

Omnibus Insurance Fraud and Reporting Immunity Act revisions

Jeffrey E. "Jeff" JohnsonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SCHOOL SAFETY AND HAZARD BUFFERS ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 59, SO AS TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM SCHOOL SAFETY SETBACKS FROM INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURING, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FACILITIES, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO PROHIBIT THE CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF FACILITIES HANDLING DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES WITHIN CERTAIN DISTANCES OF ANY PUBLIC SCHOOL, TO REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE AND TRANSPARENCY, TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS.

School Safety and Hazard Buffer Act

David MartinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-25-520, RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS ON UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC DELIVERIES AND ELECTRONIC FORWARDING; BY AMENDING SECTION 15-9-270, RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS ON INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC DELIVERIES AND ELECTRONIC FORWARDING; BY AMENDING SECTION 15-9-280, RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS ON UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC DELIVERIES AND ELECTRONIC FORWARDING, AND TO PROVIDE COMPLIANCE DEMONSTRATION MEASURES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 15-9-285, RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS ON UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC DELIVERIES AND ELECTRONIC FORWARDING, AND TO CORRECT ARCANE REFERENCES.

Process Service on Insurance Companies and Unauthorized Insurers

John R. McCravy IIIRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 30-5-14 SO AS TO PROVIDE A CLERK OF COURT OR REGISTER OF DEEDS SHALL NOT RECORD ANY DEED CONVEYING TITLE OR ANY OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY OR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, OR ANY CITIZEN THEREOF, TO PROVIDE ANY DEED RECORDED IN CONTRAVENTION OF THIS SUBSECTION IS INVALID, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.

Clerks of Court

John R. McCravy IIIRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2240, RELATING TO THE PLACEMENT OF DRUGS ON MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS SHALL PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED ACCESS TO THEIR MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS TO PATIENTS, CONSUMERS, NETWORK PHARMACY PROVIDERS, AND EACH PHARMACY SUBJECT TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LIST.

Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Maximum Allowable Cost Lists

Heath SessionsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-60, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING PHARMACIES AND THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY, SO AS TO PROVIDE PHARMACIES PERMITTED IN THIS STATE SHALL COOPERATE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE ACQUISITION COST SURVEYS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-2270 SO AS TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS WHEN REIMBURSING PHARMACIES AND PHARMACISTS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND PHARMACY SERVICES.

Drug acquisition cost surveys and reimbursement guidelines

Heath SessionsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-2-10, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF STATE AND FEDERAL INSURANCE LAWS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS BY INSURERS, PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2210, RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, SO AS TO INCREASE LICENSE APPLICATION AND RENEWAL FEES.

Insurance penalties and fees

Heath SessionsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2250, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS OF PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS BOOKS AND RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE EXAMINATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE 38; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2340, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS OF PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION BOOKS AND RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE EXAMINATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE 38.

Pharmacy Benefits Managers and Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations

Heath SessionsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2200, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2230, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTIONS OF PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT PATIENT STEERING AND CERTAIN OTHER TRADE PRACTICES.

Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Trade Practices

Heath SessionsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-2247 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG COVERAGE MODIFICATIONS BY PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS.

Pharmacy Benefits Manager drug modifications

Heath SessionsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2340, RELATING TO COMPLIANCE EXAMINATIONS OF PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO SUBJECT THE EXAMINATIONS TO THE GENERAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE 38; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2250, RELATING TO COMPLIANCE EXAMINATIONS OF PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO SUBJECT THE EXAMINATIONS TO THE GENERAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE 38.

Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations

Marvin "Mark" SmithRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 41-8-20, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION OF NEW EMPLOYEES BY PRIVATE EMPLOYERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE APPROVAL AND USE OF ADDITIONAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM OPTIONS.

New Employee Verification Requirements

Paul B. WickensimerRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-250 SO AS TO EXEMPT INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES FROM FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS TO RECEIVE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

Public Assistance

Annie E. McDanielDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-48-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE "SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT," SO AS TO REDEFINE "LIKELY TO ENGAGE IN ACTS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

Sexually Violent Predator Act

Travis A. MooreRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-560 SO AS TO PROVIDE VACCINE COMMUNICATION TRANSPARENCY REQUIREMENTS THAT INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CHILDHOOD OR SCHOOL-ENTRY IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION INFORMATION.

School Immunizations

Jackie R. TerribileRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-15, RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT OF CASH PERCENTAGES IN LIEU OF BOND, ASSIGNMENT OF DEPOSITS, AND RESTITUTION TO VICTIMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A 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 OR DRUGS, THE BOND MUST BE SET AT THE FULL UNITED STATES CASH CURRENCY BOND; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-30, RELATING TO MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE CONSIDERATION OF A PERSON'S MENTAL CONDITION THE DIRECT OBSERVATIONS OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER THAT CAUSE REASONABLE CONCERN WITH A PERSON'S MENTAL CONDITION AND TO ALLOW THE COURT TO INCLUDE IN THE BOND CONDITIONS THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPORT THE PERSON FOR AN EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION OR THE PERSON IS REQUIRED TO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UPON RELEASE.

Bond Reform

Chris WootenRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-395, RELATING TO FIRST DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A TWENTY-FIVE YEAR MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCE FOR A VIOLATION OF THE OFFENSE IF THE MINOR VICTIM IS LESS THAN ELEVEN YEARS OF AGE.

Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, first degree

Chris WootenRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1, SO AS TO DEFINE A "DIGITAL FORM OF IDENTIFICATION", AND PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC ENTITY IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE SUCH FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION; BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-560, SO AS TO DEFINE "MOBILE DRIVER'S LICENSE", AND PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A MOBILE DRIVER'S LICENSE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-100, SO AS TO ALLOW A PRIVATE ENTITY TO USE A DIGITAL FORM OF IDENTIFICATION WHEN INTERACTING WITH A PERSON, TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA, AND TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A PERSON MAY BRING A CAUSE OF ACTION IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION.

Digital forms of identification

Thomas Lee GilreathRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 51-3-60, RELATING TO USE OF FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE BY DISABLED VETERANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DISABLED VETERANS ALSO MAY USE CAMPSITES, OVERNIGHT LODGING, AND RECREATION BUILDINGS FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Admissions

Fawn M. PedalinoRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING "EGYPT'S LAW" BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-5, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PROSECUTING PERSONS FOR HOMICIDE WHO CAUSE INJURIES WHICH RESULT IN DEATH AT LEAST THREE YEARS LATER, SO AS TO REMOVE THIS LIMITATION AND ALLOW PROSECUTION REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF TIME BETWEEN INJURY AND DEATH.

Homicide

Wendell K. JonesDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROTECTING SOUTH CAROLINA CITIZENS FROM THE RISKS OF SOLAR STORMS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS OF "CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE" AND "ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE", AND TO REQUIRE THE SC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO PROVIDE DETAILED PLANS IN ITS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN TO HARDEN CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AGAINST ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES AND PLAN FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR GRANTS; AND TO ESTABLISH THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL MAKE CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS.

Electromagnetic Pulse Protection

Kathy LandingRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW PREVENTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROHIBIT UNLICENSED INDIVIDUALS FROM PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES FOR COMPENSATION, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL ENFORCEMENT, INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, AND THE DISGORGEMENT OF COMPENSATION RECEIVED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Unauthorized Practice of Law Prevention Act

David MartinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 42-9-10, RELATING TO AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR TOTAL DISABILITY UNDER WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WEEKLY AMOUNT TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS, AND TO ESTABLISH A MECHANISM FOR PERIODIC INFLATION-BASED INCREASES.

Workers Compensation Total Disability Calculation

Tiffany R. Spann-WilderDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JUDEA AND SAMARIA AS THE ANCESTRAL HEARTLAND OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, TO AFFIRM THE HISTORICAL, BIBLICAL, AND LEGAL CONNECTION OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE TO JUDEA AND SAMARIA, TO REJECT THE POLITICIZED TERM "WEST BANK" AND TO STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE STATE OF ISRAEL.

Judea and Samaria

John R. McCravy IIIRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN DATACENTERS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN RELATED PERSONS OF THE TAXPAYER.

Sales Tax Exemption

Bruce W. BannisterRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 18 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO DIRECT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO CREATE AND ADMINISTER THE "PERSISTENT CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDER REGISTRY.

Persistent Domestic Violence Offender Registry

Melissa Lackey OremusRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-375 SO AS TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS TO REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IF THEY HAVE PROVIDED TREATMENT OR SERVICES TO A PATIENT WHO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ANY INFECTION CAUSED BY NAEGLERIA FOWLERI.

Hospitals

Jermaine L. Johnson, Sr.Democrat

H 4930

Cody T. MitchellRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLACE APPROPRIATE SIGNS CONTAINING THE WORDS "988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE" ON EACH OF THE STATE'S HIGHWAY OVERPASSES TO INFORM THE TRAVELING PUBLIC OF THIS RESOURCE.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Highway Signs

Wendell G. GilliardDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF LUCKNOW ROAD AND JOHNSON POND ROAD IN THE TOWN OF BISHOPVILLE IN LEE COUNTY "CECIL L.

Cecil Stevens Intersection

Keishan M. ScottDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-990 SO AS TO PROVIDE STATE AND LOCAL DETENTION AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES MUST PROVIDE WELFARE NOTICES TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF INMATES UPON REQUEST.

Inmate welfare notices

Wendell G. GilliardDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 34-3-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS MAY NOT CHARGE FEES GREATER THAN ONE DOLLAR AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS FOR EACH AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (ATM) TRANSACTION.

ATM fees

Wendell G. GilliardDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-13-1314, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS AND RESTRICTIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE CERTAIN CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS FROM ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Campaign Contributions

Wendell G. GilliardDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-40-350 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN TENANTS MUST BE GIVEN THREE MONTHS TO RELOCATE AFTER CERTAIN CONVICTIONS.

Renters Fairness Act

Wendell G. GilliardDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN FOREIGN-OWNED COMPANIES IN CONNECTION WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

Critical Infrastructure

Leon D. "Doug" GilliamRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN COMPANIES OWNED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OR CONTROLLED BY THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY MAY NOT OWN, LEASE, POSSESS, OR EXERCISE ANY CONTROL OVER ANY LAND OR REAL ESTATE LOCATED WITHIN TWENTY-FIVE MILES OF A STATE OR FEDERAL MILITARY BASE OR INSTALLATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING OR ERECTING CERTAIN TOWERS.

Chinese Land Ownership Prohibition

Leon D. "Doug" GilliamRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-340 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SECOND DAY OF APRIL OF EACH YEAR AS "RENEE GOOD DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Renee Good Day

John Richard C. KingDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROXY ADVISOR TRANSPARENCY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39 SO AS TO REQUIRE PROXY ADVISORS TO ISSUE SPECIFIED DISCLOSURES WHEN MAKING CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS WITHOUT RELYING ON A WRITTEN FINANCIAL ANALYSIS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE IS A DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE SUBJECT TO THE INVESTIGATORY AND ENFORCEMENT POWERS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AS WELL AS A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION BY ANY AGGRIEVED PERSON.

Proxy Advisory Transparency Act

Brandon NewtonRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES LITTLE RIVER ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 378 BETWEEN HUGUENOT PARKWAY AND HOLIDAY ROAD IN MCCORMICK COUNTY "CHARLIE KIRK MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

"Charlie Kirk Memorial Bridge"

Daniel GibsonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 49 TO TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CERTIFICATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; TO ESTABLISH CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZED SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS, INCLUDING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT OF AUTHORIZED SERVICES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SEEK FEDERAL APPROVAL FOR A STATE MEDICAID PLAN AMENDMENT OR WAIVER INCLUDING SERVICES PROVIDED BY CERTIFIED COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Community Health Workers

Rosalyn D. Henderson-Myers, Ph.D.Democrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-600, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE OCCURS WHEN A PERSON THREATENS, INTIMIDATES, HARASSES, STALKS, OR OTHERWISE INJURES A FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR CORRECTIONS OFFICER; A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, HEALTHCARE WORKER, OR AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMPLOYEE; OR AN EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DURING OR BECAUSE OF THE PERSON'S OFFICIAL DUTIES.

Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated nature, certain victims

Joseph S. "Joe" WhiteRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-320 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A STATEWIDE FIREFIGHTER OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM TO TEST FOR CERTAIN CARCINOGENIC SUBSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND CANCER SCREENINGS, ALL AT NO CHARGE, TO FIREFIGHTERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

PFAS Testing Program

James E. TeepleRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR ONE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE.

Motor Vehicle Property Tax Exemption

Donald G. "Don" ChapmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 53-1-20, RELATING TO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES EXEMPT FROM THE PROHIBITION ON SUNDAY PUBLIC SPORTS, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO CAMPUS EVENTS AND LAND USE APPROVAL, TO PROVIDE THAT NO COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY PROHIBIT, RESTRICT, CONDITION, DELAY, OR REQUIRE LAND USE APPROVAL FOR EVENTS HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING BASED ON ZONING ORDINANCES OR LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF GENERALLY APPLICABLE SAFETY LAWS.

University Campus Events Zoning

Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr.Republican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF SEVENTY.

Property Tax Exemption

Donald G. "Don" ChapmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1140, RELATING TO TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES ON LICENSED PREMISES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE TIME DURING WHICH TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES CAN OCCUR.

Micro-distillery tastings

William G. "Bill" HerbkersmanRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR ALEX PRETTI AND HIS COMMITMENT TO CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND CIVIC VALUES, TO CONDEMN HIS MURDER BY FEDERAL AGENTS, AND TO CALL ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO HOLD TO ACCOUNT THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO VIOLATE THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS.

Alex Pretti

Heather BauerDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 521 IN CLARENDON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH HILL STREET TRAVELING NORTH TO THE MANNING CITY LIMIT "DAVID ARNOLD MCCABE SR.

David Arnold McCabe Sr. Highway

Fawn M. PedalinoRepublican