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passed · South Carolina · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 1117: Taiwan

This Senate resolution formally commends Taiwan for its strong diplomatic and economic relationship with the United States and the State of South Carolina. The document highlights shared democratic values, significant trade partnerships, and the local economic impact of F-16 fighter jet assembly in Greenville. It encourages state officials to deepen cooperation through trade delegations, educational exchanges, and participation in cultural events like Taiwanese American Heritage Week. Ultimately, the bill serves as a symbolic gesture of support rather than a law that creates new legal obligations or changes policy.
Thomas Alexander (R)
passed · South Carolina · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 1113: York Comprehensive High strength teams

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE YORK COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL MALE AND FEMALE STRENGTH TEAMS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025-2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Wes Climer (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 1109: Presidential primaries

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-11-20, RELATING TO PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES, SO AS TO DECREASE THE MAXIMUM FILING FEE THAT MAY BE CHARGED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO EACH CANDIDATE CERTIFIED BY A POLITICAL PARTY FOR THE CONDUCT OF A PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY.
Brad Hutto (D)
passed · South Carolina · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 1110: Jim Fitch

This Senate resolution honors Jim Fitch for his fiftieth anniversary as the executive director of the Rice Museum in Georgetown. The bill formally recognizes his decades of service, which include restoring historic buildings, developing cultural programs, and publishing books on South Carolina's rice history. It also notes his personal achievements, such as his background in art and history and his receipt of state awards. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his contributions to the museum and the state.
Ronnie Sabb (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 14, 2026

H 5525: SC Electric Cooperative Consumer Protection & Wholesale Market Access Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CONSUMER PROTECTION AND WHOLESALE MARKET ACCESS ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO CHAPTER 27, TITLE 58 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVES FOR MAJOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURE CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS, AND ESTABLISH AN OVERSIGHT AND APPROVAL PROCESS BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO REQUIRE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVES TO FILE PROPOSED RATES AND TERMS OF SERVICE TO DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVES FOR APPROVAL BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND TO REQUIRE TRIENNIAL WHOLESALE RATE REVIEWS BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO ESTABLISH THAT DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVES HAVE A RIGHT TO PETITION THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR EXIT SETTLEMENTS FROM WHOLESALE POWER CONTRACTS WITH A GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVE AND TO PROVIDE PROCESSES AND STANDARDS FOR EXIT SETTLEMENTS; TO PROHIBIT GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVES FROM TAKING CERTAIN UNILATERAL ACTIONS WITHOUT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S APPROVAL; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF TO REPRESENT DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVES' INTERESTS BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IN PROCEEDINGS DESCRIBED IN THIS ARTICLE; TO REQUIRE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVES TO FILE AN ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE RELATED RULES AND REGULATIONS; TO ADDRESS HOW THE ARTICLE MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED; AND TO REQUIRE SANTEE COOPER'S COOPERATION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes oversight and approval processes for cooperative capital expenditures, protecting consumers and ensuring responsible energy infrastructure investment.85% confidence
Jackie Hayes (D) Cody Mitchell (R) Robert Williams (D) Gary Brewer (R) Jason Luck (D)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 1036: Rental car insurance

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-31-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RENTER OF A RENTAL VEHICLE MAY AGREE THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING THE RENTAL VEHICLE THE RENTER'S AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY WILL PAY UP TO ITS LIMITS OF LIABILITY BEFORE THE RENTAL COMPANY MUST PAY.
Danny Verdin (R) Allen Blackmon (R) Larry Grooms (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 14, 2026

H 5011: Tenant Protection Act of 2026

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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates property tax exemption limiting post-transfer increases, providing tax relief and directly supporting tax policy within Budget & Taxes.90% confidence
Gil Gatch (R) Gary Brewer (R) Mark Smith (R) Bill Herbkersman (R) Robby Robbins (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 14, 2026

H 5059: Catawba Nation Police Department

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.
David Martin (R) Cody Mitchell (R) Tommy Pope (R) Spencer Wetmore (D) Brandon Newton (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 14, 2026

H 3508: Lodging Accommodations Ejectment

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 27-40-120, RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD TENANT ACT EXCLUSIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN TENANCIES FROM THE ACT; BY ADDING SECTION 45-2-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN RIGHTS FOR OWNERS TO DEMAND A TENANT'S REMOVAL; BY ADDING ARTICLE 1 TO CHAPTER 37, TITLE 27 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EJECTMENT OF PERSONS OTHER THAN TENANTS; AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 16-11-785, 16-11-790, AND 16-11-795 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PENALTIES.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingExempts certain tenancies from tenant protections and eases landlord removal of tenants, weakening tenant rights under Residential Landlord Tenant Act.95% confidence
Cody Mitchell (R) Chris Murphy (R) Gary Brewer (R) Mark Smith (R) Robby Robbins (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 14, 2026

H 3012: Pregnancy CARE Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PREGNANCY CENTER AUTONOMY AND RIGHTS OF EXPRESSION (CARE) ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 141 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE PREGNANCY CENTERS CERTAIN PROTECTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT REGULATION TO ENSURE THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH THEIR LIFE-AFFIRMING OPERATING PRINCIPLES; TO CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR EQUITABLE RELIEF AND MONETARY DAMAGES FOR VIOLATION OF A PROVISION OF THE CHAPTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProtects pregnancy centers from regulations requiring abortion referrals, limiting access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare services.85% confidence
Bill Taylor (R) Cody Mitchell (R) Bill Chumley (R) Sarita Edgerton (R) Mike Burns (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 14, 2026

H 3580: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse practice authority

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-33-31 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE BOARD OF NURSING MAY GRANT FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-33-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE PRACTICE OF NURSING, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES AND OTHER REVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-33-34, RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS, PRACTICE AGREEMENTS, ALLOWED MEDICAL ACTS, AND PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES AND OTHER CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-33-42, RELATING TO DELEGATION OF TASKS TO UNLICENSED ASSISTIVE PERSONNEL, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-33-110, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE OF LICENSEES, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill grants full practice authority to APRNs, expanding their scope to improve patient access and healthcare delivery without physician supervision, directly advancing healthcare access.95% confidence
Chris Murphy (R) Craig Gagnon (R) Jay Kilmartin (R) Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (D) Neal Collins (R)
passed · South Carolina · Senate Apr 9, 2026

S 1107: Anne Eller

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ANNE ELLER FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO BROADCASTING AND TO EXTEND SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR HER DEDICATION TO THE CITIZENS OF GREENWOOD COUNTY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Billy Garrett (R)
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