Bills & Legislation

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS HISTORIC ONE HUNDRED SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE CHURCH FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY AND A HALF OF SERVICE TO GOD AND THE COMMUNITY.

Zion Baptist Church, 160th anniversary

Seth RoseDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CAROLINA FOREST HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Carolina Forest High School Wrestling Team

Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnisRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR HARRIETTE "SISTER" HEATH WIMBERLY, FOUNDER OF FRIENDS OF SWAN LAKE GARDENS, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Sister Wimberly-retirement

G. Murrell Smith, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE NIGHTS OF MARCH THROUGH MAY AND AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER AS "LIGHTS OUT NIGHTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA SEASON" AND TO URGE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS TO TURN OUT NONESSENTIAL LIGHTS AT NIGHT DURING THESE CRITICAL PERIODS IN THE SPRING AND FALL FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Lights Out Nights in SC

Elizabeth "Spencer" WetmoreDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SODA CITY FOOTBALL CLUB AND COACHES FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE FALL 2024 UNITED PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Soda City national soccer champs

Chris WootenRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE NATION OF SUDAN.

Humanitarian Assistance for Sudan

Wendell G. GilliardDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BUNYON THOMPSON FAMILY TO FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF TOMMIE LEE AND EUNICE SHELTON THOMPSON, GETHSEMANE SCHOOL, AND GETHSEMANE BAPTIST CHURCH.

Bunyon Thompson family and Gethsemane Church and school

Annie E. McDanielDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES WHO MAY BE DEPLOYED IN EMERGENCIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SURVIVING SPOUSES OF COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES KILLED WHILE DEPLOYED IN EMERGENCIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-7-90, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "FIRST RESPONDER" FOR PURPOSES OF RECEIVING WORKERS' COMPENSATION AWARD PAYMENTS BY THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES WHO MAY BE DEPLOYED IN EMERGENCIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-130-20, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "FIRST RESPONDER" IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES WHO MAY BE DEPLOYED IN EMERGENCIES.

First responders

Brandon L. CoxRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1600, RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR SALES BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INVITEES OF A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION MAY CONSUME ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS SOLD BY THE DRINK.

Alcoholic liquors

Bill TaylorRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SNAP NUTRITION INTEGRITY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL WAIVER TO ALLOW THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF CANDY AND SOFT DRINKS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS AND REPORTING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RELATED TO APPLICATION FOR AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WAIVER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

SNAP

Stephen D. FrankRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE OVER TWELVE MILE RIVER ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 183 IN PICKENS COUNTY "GENERAL ANDREW PICKENS BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

General Andrew Pickens Bridge

Neal A. CollinsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-3-530, RELATING TO JURISDICTION IN DOMESTIC MATTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT HAS EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO HEAR AND DETERMINE ACTIONS FOR ASSISTED REPRODUCTION PARENTAL RIGHTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-17-10, RELATING TO PATERNITY DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO UPDATE DEFINITIONS TO ADDRESS ASSISTED REPRODUCTION PARENTAGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-17-20, RELATING TO A COURT'S JURISDICTION OVER A PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE CONFORMING LANGUAGE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-17-40, RELATING TO VOLUNTARY PATERNITY AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

Donor Statute

Travis A. MooreRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF SILVER HILL MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR REVEREND DR.

Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church-156th anniversary

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

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CONNER BEAUDIN, A JUNIOR AT BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL, FOR A REMARKABLE WRESTLING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Conner Beaudin

Robert J. "Rob" HarrisRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE ENERGY BURDEN A CRISIS IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO CALL FOR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND ACTION TO ADDRESS ENERGY AFFORDABILITY CHALLENGES, AND TO RECOGNIZE SEPTEMBER 24, 2025, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY JUSTICE DAY.

SC Energy Burden Crisis and Energy Justice Day

Robert T. ReeseDemocrat

A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 21 OF 1959, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HORRY COUNTY POLICE COMMISSION.

Horry County Police Commission

William H. BaileyRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 29 AT SOUTH BLACKSTOCK ROAD IN THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY "BOBBY E.

Bobby Wilder memorial intersection

Sarita L. EdgertonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "MILITARY SKILLS TO CIVILIAN LICENSURE ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 25-15-50 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS TO GRANT EQUIVALENT CREDIT FOR MILITARY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TOWARD LICENSURE, AND TO MANDATE EXPEDITED APPLICATION PROCESSING FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.

Military Skills to Civilian Licensure Act

Wendell K. JonesDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "NURSING HOME VIRTUAL VISITATION ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 83 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ALLOW RESIDENTS OF NURSING HOMES TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF A MONITORING DEVICE IN THEIR ROOM, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS FROM CIVIL LIABILITY FOR CONDUCT AUTHORIZED BY THIS CHAPTER; TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO VISITORS AND OTHER RESIDENTS OF THE USE OF MONITORING DEVICES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-81-40, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS, SO AS TO ADD THE RIGHT TO USE A MONITORING DEVICE AS A RIGHT FOR RESIDENTS OF NURSING HOMES.

Nursing Homes

Paula Rawl CalhoonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 63-15-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN FEES AND COSTS IN ACTIONS INVOLVING PARENTAL ALIENATION, WITH EXCEPTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Child Custody

Sarita L. EdgertonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-15-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE COUNTY SHERIFFS SHALL SUBMIT REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IDENTIFYING ROAD SEGMENTS THAT ARE HAZARDOUS, AND THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO THE SHERIFFS REGARDING ROAD CLOSURES OR REPAIRS AND MAINTAIN A DATABASE OF THE REPORTS.

Road Safety Reports

Joseph S. "Joe" WhiteRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ALL STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS AND ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE FROM INVESTING, CONTRACTING, OR EXPENDING ANY PUBLIC FUNDS WITH CHINESE COMPANIES, AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN INCENTIVES FROM BEING AWARDED TO CHINESE COMPANIES.

Expenditure and investment prohibition

John R. McCravy IIIRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "BAD FAITH PRESUMPTION IN INSURANCE SETTLEMENT OFFER ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 38-59-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF BAD FAITH BY AN INSURER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING INSURANCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO PROVIDE THE PRESUMPTION IS REBUTTABLE, AND TO PROVIDE THE ADMISSIBILITY OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS IN SUBSEQUENT BAD FAITH ACTIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Bad faith presumption in insurance settlements

David MartinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-90-160, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INSURANCE DATA SECURITY ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE ACT APPLIES TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES UNLESS THE COMPANY QUALIFIES FOR CERTAIN STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS.

Group Insurance Capital Calculation Filing Deadline

John R. McCravy IIIRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 20-1-110 SO AS TO GRANT THE FAMILY COURT SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION TO APPROVE CERTAIN PRENUPTIAL AND POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS; TO CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT SUCH COURT-APPROVED AGREEMENTS ARE VALID AND ENFORCEABLE; TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR CHALLENGING THE ENFORCEABILITY OF SUCH AGREEMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

David MartinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-1-170, RELATING TO JOINT COUNTY INDUSTRIAL OR BUSINESS PARKS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT EACH AFFECTED SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST RECEIVE THE SAME PORTION OF THE REVENUE AS THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WOULD HAVE RECEIVED IN PROPERTY TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT OTHER TAXING ENTITIES ALSO MUST RECEIVE THE SAME PORTION OF THE REVENUE IF THE TAXING ENTITY DOES NOT CONSENT TO THE CREATION OF THE JOINT PARK.

Joint industrial parks

Chandra E. DillardDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SUSANA G.

Susana Hines 100th birthday

Terry AlexanderDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND TONY RANDAL VAUGHN, SENIOR APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST FOR RICHLAND COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RECENT RETIREMENT AFTER THREE DECADES OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Tony Vaughn, retirement

J. Todd RutherfordDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF VERNESE CASSANDRA LACEY OF COLUMBIA AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Vernese Cassandra Lacey, sympathy

Jason LuckDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE NINETY SIX HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, BAND DIRECTOR, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR ANOTHER REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

The Ninety Six High School Wildcat Marching Band

John R. McCravy IIIRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE THOMAS SUMTER ACADEMY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM AND THEIR COACHES ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 3A CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Thomas Sumter Boys Cross Country State Championship

Keishan M. ScottDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JAMI LYTLE-ANDERSON OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR UPON BEING NAMED 2025 SANDHILLS PRIMARY SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR, TO THANK HER FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.

Jami Anderson, Support Staff Member of the Year

Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SALUTE THE MCBEE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS POWERLIFTING TEAM ON CAPTURING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL STRENGTH COACHES ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND ITS COACHES ON A SUPERLATIVE SEASON.

McBee HS girls powerlifting champs

Cody T. MitchellRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JAMES ROLAND SMITH AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Rep. James Roland Smith Sympathy

William M. "Bill" HixonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "TENANT PROTECTION ACT OF 2026" BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-3137 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LIMITING THE INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX VALUE FOLLOWING AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST.

Tenant Protection Act of 2026

William G. "Bill" HerbkersmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 53 TO TITLE 23 SO AS TO RECOGNIZE THE CATAWBA NATION POLICE DEPARTMENT AS AN OFFICIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN THIS STATE, TO AFFIRM CURRENT POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.

Catawba Nation Police Department

Cody T. MitchellRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE AND CONGRATULATE KAREN WATSON, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SUMTER COUNTY GALLERY OF ART; TO EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION FOR HER TWENTY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE; AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Karen Watson, retirement

G. Murrell Smith, Jr.Republican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IN K-12 TECHNOLOGY PLANNING ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 59 SO AS TO REQUIRE LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES TO EVALUATE AND CONSIDER TOTAL OWNERSHIP COSTS AND FLEXIBILITY FOR INNOVATION AND ACCESSIBILITY WHEN ACQUIRING TECHNOLOGY, TO MANDATE ANNUAL REPORTING OF SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY DEVICE BREAK/FIX RATES AND RELATED DATA, AND TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO COMPILE AND REPORT STATEWIDE FINDINGS, PROMULGATE RELATED REGULATIONS, AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Fiscal Responsibility in K-12 Technology Planning Act

Shannon S. EricksonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE RURAL PHYSICIAN TUITION GRANT PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY, TO PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS WHO COMMIT TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN RURAL AREAS OF THIS STATE FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, SERVICE OBLIGATIONS, AND ENFORCEMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-385 SO AS TO ENABLE FUNDING OF THE PROGRAM FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY.

Rural Physician Education Grants

James Mikell "Mike" BurnsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF CERTAIN RETIREMENT INCOME FROM WORKING AS A 911 PROFESSIONAL; AND BY ADDING SECTION 23-47-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A 911 PROFESSIONAL IS A FIRST RESPONDER ENTITLED TO ALL BENEFITS THAT ACCRUE TO FIRST RESPONDERS.

911 professional benefits

William G. "Bill" HerbkersmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 34-3-900 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO THE FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF ELIGIBLE ADULTS AND TO OUTLINE A PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHING EMERGENCY CONTACTS FOR ELIGIBLE ADULTS TO PROTECT ELIGIBLE ADULTS FROM FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION.

Protecting Eligible Adults from Financial Exploitation

William G. "Bill" HerbkersmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-21-545 SO AS TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTORS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION OR INDIVIDUALS SERVING IN EQUIVALENT ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES WITH PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SERVICES.

Special Education Directors

James E. TeepleRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 2 TO ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59, RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH STATEWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT TRANSITIONS INTO AND OUT OF ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLANS, PROGRESS MONITORING, REENTRY CRITERIA, AND DISTRICT REPORTING; AND TO DESIGNATE THE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59 AS "GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Alternative School Program Student Transition Policies

Wendell K. JonesDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-40, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE TAX LAWS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO THE YEAR 2025 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.

Internal Revenue Code conformity

April CromerRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-1-400, RELATING TO SICK LEAVE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE PAYMENT FOR ACCRUED BUT UNUSED SICK LEAVE TO TEACHERS UPON SEPARATION OF EMPLOYMENT FROM A SCHOOL DISTRICT EXCEPT WHEN BEGINNING WORK IN A DISTRICT THAT ACCEPTS TRANSFER OF THE ACCRUED SICK LEAVE WITHIN A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME.

Public school employee sick leave

James E. TeepleRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO MAINTAIN UNIFORM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POLICIES AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS AND SERVICES.

Uniform Substitute Teacher Policies

James E. TeepleRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 44-2-20, 44-2-40, 44-2-60, 44-2-130, AND 44-2-150, ALL RELATING TO THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, TO INCREASE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR REHABILITATION OF CONTAMINATED SITES, TO REVISE AN ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE SCHEDULE, TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUPERB ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Bank Act

William M. "Bill" HixonRepublican