South Carolina Senate - South Carolina - 125th General Assembly
S0972 - Greenwood County School District 50, reapportioned
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Billy Garrett
Last updated 2 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amend Act 595 Of 1994, As Amended, Relating To The Election Of Trustees In Greenwood County School District 50, So As To Reapportion The Nine Single-member Districts From Which The Trustees Are Elected, To Redesignate The Map Number On Which These Districts Are Delineated, And To Provide Demographic Information Pertaining To These Reapportioned Districts. - Ratified Title
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Passed
S1067 - Clara Williams 100th Birthday
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Nikki Giles Setzler
Last updated 7 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Clara Singleton Williams On The Occasion Of Her One Hundredth Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Much Happiness In The Days Ahead.
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Passed
S0970 - South Carolina False Claims Act
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Richard A. Harpootlian
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 15-85-10 So As To Provide Definitions For The South Carolina False Claims Act; By Adding Section 15-85-20 So As To Provide That Any Person Who Commits Any Of The Following Acts Shall Be Liable To The State Or A Local Government, As Applicable, For A Civil Penalty Of Not Less Than Six Thousand Dollars And Not More Than Twelve Thousand Dollars; By Adding Section 15-85-30 So As To Provide That The Attorney General Shall Have The Authority To Investigate Violations And Bring A Civil Action And That Any Person May Bring A Qui Tam Civil Action For A Violation Of Section 15-85-20; By Adding Section 15-85-40 So As To Provide That All Monies Recovered Or Obtained Under This Chapter By A State Agency Or State Official Or Employee Acting In Their Official Capacity Shall Be Subject To Subdivision Eleven Of Section Four Of This Chapter; By Adding Section 15-85-50 So As To Provide That For Purposes Of This Section, A "lawful Act" Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To, Obtaining Or Transmitting To The State, A Local Government, A Qui Tam Plaintiff, Or Private Counsel Solely Employed To Investigate, Potentially File, Or File A Cause Of Action Under This Chapter, Documents, Data, Correspondence, Electronic Mail, Or Any Other Information, Even Though Such Act May Violate A Contract, Employment Term, Or Duty Owed To The Employer Or Contractor, So Long As The Possession And Transmission Of Such Documents Are For The Sole Purpose Of Furthering Efforts To Stop One Or More Violations Of This Chapter; By Adding Section 15-85-60 So As To Provide That A Civil Action Under This Chapter Shall Be Commenced No Later Than Ten Years After The Date On Which The Violation Of This Chapter Is Committed; By Adding Section 15-85-70 So As To Provide That This Chapter Shall Not Preempt The Authority Of Law Enforcement To Investigate Violations Of Law Or Prevent A Person From Disclosing Information Concerning A Violation Of This Chapter To Law Enforcement; By Adding Section 15-85-80 So As To Authorize The Attorney General To Adopt Such Rules And Regulations As Are Necessary To Effectuate The Purposes Of This Chapter.
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Introduced
S1089 - Aeronautics
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Joshua Brett Kimbrell, Robert Michael Johnson, Dwight A. Loftis
Last updated 7 months ago7 Co-Sponsors
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 55-1-1, Relating To The Division Of Aeronautics, So As To Transfer The Division From The State Fiscal Accountability Authority To The Department Of Transportation To Be Governed By The Commission Of The Department Of Transportation; To Amend Section 55-1-5, Relating To Aeronautics Generally, So As To Provide That The Executive Director Of The Division Of Aeronautics Is Appointed By The Secretary Of Transportation Upon The Advice And Consent Of The Senate And To Make Other Conforming Changes; By Amending Sections 55-11-10, 55-15-10, 13-1-10, 1-30-25, 2-13-240, 11-35-1550, 12-36-1710, 23-33-20, And 46-13-60, All Relating To The Division Of Aeronautics, So As To Make A Conforming Change; And By Repealing Articles 6 And 7 Of Chapter 1, Title 13 Relating To The Aeronautics Commission And Division Of Aeronautics.
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Introduced
S0729 - ROTC Credits
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Michael W. Gambrell
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-29-80(a), Relating To Courses In Physical Education And Alternatives, So As To Provide That Training In Rotc During The Eighth Grade Satisfies The Physical Education Requirement For High School Graduation.
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Introduced
S0735 - Darius Rush
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Ronnie A. Sabb
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor Darius Rush For His Excellence As An Athlete And As An Individual.
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Passed
S0583 - ESG Investing
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Sean M. Bennett, Robert Michael Johnson, Ronnie W. Cromer
Last updated over 1 year ago8 Co-Sponsors
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 9-16-10, Relating To Definitions Concerning The State Retirement Investment Commission, So As To Provide Definitions For "material", "non-pecuniary Factor" And "pecuniary Factor"; By Amending Section 9-16-30, Relating To The Delegation Of Functions By The Commission, So As To Provide Guidelines For Shareholder Engagement; By Amending Section 9-16-50, Relating To Investment And Management Considerations By The Retirement Systems Investment Trustee, So As To Require Consideration Of Pecuniary Factors And Prohibit Promotion Of Non-pecuniary Benefits Or Outcomes When Making An Investment; By Amending Section 9-16-320, Relating To The Adoption Of An Annual Investment Plan, Quarterly Reviews, Deliberations In Executive Session, And Independent Advisors, So As To Provide Guidelines For Meetings Of The Commission; By Amending Section 9-16-330, Relating To Statements Of Actuarial Assumptions And Investment Objectives, The Delegation Of Final Authority To Invest, Components Of Plans, Diversification, Verification Of Investment Facts, Analysis, And Recommendations, So As To Provide That Closing Documentation For Investments Must Contain Certification That The Investment Was Based Solely On Pecuniary Factors; By Adding Section 9-16-110 So As To Provide That The Attorney General Shall Enforce The Provisions Contained In Chapter 16, Title 9 Of The S.c. Code; By Amending Section 38-1-20, Relating To Definitions Relating To Insurance So As To Define Non-pecuniary Objective For Insurance Companies; By Adding Section 38-5-300 So As To Require Disclosure If An Insurance Company Uses Non-pecuniary Objectives And To Require Disclosure As To How An Insurance Company's Pursuit Of Non-pecuniary Objectives May Affect Its Consideration Of An Application For Coverage; By Adding Section 34-3-120 So As To Define Non-pecuniary Objective For Banking Institutions, Require Disclosure If A Banking Institution Uses Non-pecuniary Objectives, And To Require Disclosure As To How A Banking Corporation's Pursuit Of Non-pecuniary Objectives May Affect Its Consideration Of An Application For Loans Or Services; By Adding Section 34-21-80 So As To Define Non-pecuniary Objective For Trust Institutions, Require Disclosure If A Trust Institution Uses Non-pecuniary Objectives, And To Require Disclosure As To How A Trust Institution's Pursuit Of Non-pecuniary Objectives May Affect Its Consideration Of An Application For Loans Or Services; And By Adding Section 34-26-895 So As To Define Non-pecuniary Objective For Credit Unions, Require Disclosure If A Credit Union Uses Non-pecuniary Objectives, And To Require Disclosure As To How A Credit Union's Pursuit Of Non-pecuniary Objectives May Affect Its Consideration Of An Application For Loans Or Services.
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Introduced
S1193 - Palmetto Academy Mock Trial Win
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Luke A. Rankin
Last updated 6 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate The Mock Trial Team From Palmetto Academy For Learning And Success For Winning The South Carolina Bar's 2023 State Middle School Mock Trial Competition.
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Passed
S0605 - Fred D Garrett, Sr. Memorial Highway
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Karl B. Allen
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Augusta Street In The City Of Greenville From Its Intersection With United States Highway 29 To Its Intersection With South Main Street "fred D. Garrett, Sr. Memorial Highway" And Erect Appropriate Signs Or Markers Along This Portion Of Highway Containing These Words.
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Introduced
S1157 - DUI Plea Bargain
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Richard A. Harpootlian, Stephen L. Goldfinch
Last updated 6 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-5-2930, Relating To Operating A Motor Vehicle While Under Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs So As To Prevent The Practice Of Pleading Violations Of Section 56-5-2930 To A Lower Penalty Under The Guise Of Pleading To A Lesser Included Offense; And By Amending Section 56-5-2933, Relating To Driving With An Unlawful Alcohol Concentration So As To Prevent The Practice Of Pleading Violations Of Section 56-5-2933 To A Lower Penalty Under The Guise Of Pleading To A Lesser Included Offense.
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Introduced
S0833 - Higher Education Integrity in Learning and Employment Act
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Danny B. Verdin
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-101-440 So As To Prohibit Certain Concepts In A Course Of Instruction, Curriculum, Assignment, Instructional Program, Instructional Material, Surveys Or Questionnaires, Presentations, Performances, School Policies And Protocols Or Professional Educator Development Or Training In Higher Education; And To Require The Board Of Trustees For Each College And University To Implement Policies To Ensure Compliance; By Adding Section 59-101-450 So As To Establish What Constitutes Discrimination In Certain Settings; By Adding Section 59-101-460 So As To Establish Certain Definitions And To Further Prohibit Admission And Employment Decisions By A Public Institution Of Higher Learning Conditioned Upon Supoort Or Disagreement With Any Political Ideology Or Movement; And By Adding Section 59-101-470 So As To Provide That This Article Does Not Unduly Burden A Person's State And Federal Constitutional Rights.
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Introduced
S1104 - Diane Sumpter, Black History Month honoree
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Darrell Jackson, Ronnie A. Sabb, Vernon Stephens
Last updated 7 months ago6 Co-Sponsors
A Senate Resolution To Honor The Achievements Of Prominent African American Businesswoman Diane E. Sumpter Of Columbia.
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Passed
S1038 - Leadership Greer
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Thomas D. Corbin, Brian R. Adams, Thomas C. Alexander
Last updated 7 months ago46 Co-Sponsors
Recognize And Honor The Greer Chamber Of Commerce And Its Mission To Connect, Engage, Provide Opportunities, And Advocate For The Greater Greer Business Community; To Commend Leadership Greer As A Distinguished Professional Development Program And Honor Its Goals Of Increasing Community Activism, Producing Community Leaders, And Enhancing Business-to-business Connections; And To Proclaim Tuesday, February 13, 2024, As "leadership Greer Day" In South Carolina.
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Passed
S0133 - Sea Turtle Protection Act
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Greg Hembree
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina By Adding Article 7 To Chapter 15, Title 50, Entitled The "sea Turtle Protection Act", So As To Provide That The Department Of Natural Resources Shall Establish Designated Coastal Areas Which Are Utilized Or Likely To Be Utilized By Sea Turtles For Nesting, To Define Necessary Terms, To Prohibit The Use Of Artificial Light To Illuminate An Area Of The Beach Designated By The Department, To Establish Requirements For Certain Types Of Lighting, And To Provide A Penalty.
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Introduced
S0085 - Tort liability
South Carolina - 125th General AssemblyIntroduced by
Gerald Malloy
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amend Section 1-11-460 Of The South Carolina Code Of Laws, Relating To Payments Of Judgments Against Governmental Employees And Officials In Excess Of One Million Dollars, To Raise The Limit On Judgments From One Million To Two Million Dollars, To Apply The Statute To Charitable Hospitals And Governmental Entities As Well, To Eliminate The Limitation That The Payments On Judgments Be Limited To Those Rendered Under 42 U.s.c. Section 1983, To Prohibit Payment From The Fund For Punitive Damages, And To Require That Any Authorized Payments Come From The State's Catastrophic Fund; To Amend Section 15-78-40 Of The S.c. Code, Relating To The Tort Liability Of The State, An Agency, A Political Subdivision, Or A Governmental Entity, Generally, To Require That The State, An Agency, A Political Subdivision, And A Governmental Entity Are Liable For Their Torts In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As A Private Individual Subject To The Provision Allowing For A Third Party Bad Faith Claim Against An Insurer; To Amend Section 15-78-60 Of The S.c. Code, Relating To Exceptions To A Waiver Of Immunity In The South Carolina Tort Claims Act, To Amend And Reorganize The Existing Exceptions And To Delete The Exception Giving Immunity To Governmental Entities That Fail To Adopt, Enforce, Or Comply With Any Law; To Amend Section 15-78-80(g) Of The S.c. Code, Relating To Filing A Verified Claim, The Handling And Disposition Of Claims, And The Requirement That Agencies And Political Subdivisions Cooperate With The State Fiscal Accountability Authority, To Prohibit The Insurance Reserve Fund From Charging An Insured Additional Contributions When The Filed Claim Is Within The Policy Limits; To Amend Section 15-78-120(b) Of The S.c. Code, Relating To The Limitations On Liability And The Prohibition Against Recovery Of Punitive Or Exemplary Damages Or Prejudgment Interest, To Allow For Court Costs And Interest From The Date Of The Offer Of Judgment Over And Above The Liability Limits As A Consequence Of Nonacceptance When An Offer Of Judgment Has Been Filed In A Case And To Allow A Third Party Claimant To Bring A Bad Faith Action Against An Insurer And Recover Up To One Million Dollars; To Amend Chapter 78, Title 15 Of The S.c. Code, Relating To The South Carolina Tort Claims Act, By Adding Section 15-78-125, So As To Provide Process And Procedures Related To The State's Catastrophic Injury Fund; And To Create The Tort Reform Study Committee To Develop And Recommend Legislation To Assist The General Assembly In Enacting And Implementing The State's Catastrophic Fund; And To Define Necessary Terms.
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Introduced