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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 354: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY, RELATING TO PRACTICE OF ESTHETICS GENERALLY; AND SANITARY AND SAFETY RULES FOR SALONS AND SCHOOLS, DESIGNATED AS

This joint resolution approves existing regulations proposed by South Carolina's State Board of Cosmetology regarding the practice of esthetics and sanitation/safety standards for salons and schools (Regulation Document 5276). It directly affects cosmetology professionals, salon businesses, and cosmetology schools operating in South Carolina. The resolution does not create new laws but formally authorizes the Board's proposed rules, which include updated guidelines for esthetician practice and mandatory health/safety protocols for facilities. The regulations will take effect after gubernatorial approval, as required by state law.
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 426: Circuit Public Defenders

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 17-3-510, RELATING TO THE CIRCUIT PUBLIC DEFENDER SELECTION PANEL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT CIRCUIT PUBLIC DEFENDERS WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAmends appointment process for public defenders to require Senate consent, ensuring qualified representation and aligning with criminal justice reform principles protecting defendant rights.85% confidence
Danny Verdin (R) Kent Williams (D) Matt Leber (R) Jeff Zell (R) Tom Corbin (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 5, 2025

H 3620: AI Child Abuse

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-390 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF OBSCENE VISUAL REPRESENTATIONS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, DEFINE TERMS, AND ESTABLISH PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-430, RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO ADD THE OFFENSE OF OBSCENE VISUAL REPRESENTATIONS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-462, RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN AN OFFENDER MAY FILE A REQUEST FOR TERMINATION OF THE REQUIREMENT.
Beth Bernstein (D) Carla Schuessler (R) Paula Calhoon (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 184: Dram Shop

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-710 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE BASIS FOR LIABILITY FOR A PERSON OR ESTABLISHMENT WHO UNLAWFULLY FURNISHES ALCOHOL TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO INJURES A THIRD PARTY BASED UPON WHAT THE FURNISHER KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES; TO SPECIFY WHEN THE RIGHT OF ACTION IS NOT AVAILABLE, AND TO PROVIDE THE EVIDENTIARY STANDARD FOR VISIBLE INTOXICATION.
Russell Ott (D) Ed Sutton (D) Billy Garrett (R) Brian Adams (R) Josh Kimbrell (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 4, 2025

H 4124: Special license plates, Afghanistan War Veteran

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-14950, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES REFLECTIVE OF CAMPAIGN MEDALS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN CERTAIN MILITARY CAMPAIGNS, SO AS TO ADD AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds special license plate recognizing Afghanistan War Veterans, a form of service acknowledgment under veteran recognition policies.95% confidence
Tommy Pope (R) Cal Forrest (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 4, 2025

H 4122: High Speed Rail System

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A HIGH-SPEED RAIL SYSTEM STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE AND DEVELOP A PLAN OF ACTION FOR A HIGH-SPEED RAIL SYSTEM IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE, AND TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes study committee for high-speed rail system, a public transit infrastructure initiative directly advancing transportation policy.90% confidence
Bill Clyburn (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 27, 2025

H 4102: Wastewater Discharge Signage

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 48-1-91 SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY PERSON POSSESSING AN NPDES PERMIT WHICH ALLOWS THE DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENT INTO STATE WATERS TO POST A SIGN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF THAT SIGN, AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.
Adam Duncan (R) Micah Caskey (R) Tom Hartnett (R) James Teeple (R) Heather Bauer (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 27, 2025

H 4055: Attorney General Retirement

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 9-8-10, RELATING TO RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THIS STATE IN THE DEFINITION OF "SOLICITOR"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 9-8-40, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SERVING ON JULY 1, 2025, TO ELECT TO BECOME A MEMBER.
Cody Mitchell (R) Chris Murphy (R) Shannon Erickson (R) Joe Bustos (R) Tom Hartnett (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2025

H 3350: Internal dispute resolution

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 27-30-120, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ACT DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD DEFINITION OF "INTERNAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS"; BY AMENDING SECTION 27-30-140, RELATING TO ANNUAL BUDGET INCREASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN NOTICES FOR HOLDING MEETINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 27-30-150, RELATING TO APPLICATION OF ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS PROVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROVISIONS THAT APPLY TO CERTAIN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 27-30-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS SHALL ESTABLISH AN INTERNAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS; BY AMENDING SECTION 27-30-160, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAGISTRATES COURT HAS JURISDICTION OVER ALL MATTERS BETWEEN A HOMEOWNER AND A HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 27-30-340, RELATING TO COMPLAINTS FROM HOMEOWNERS OR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COPIES OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED IN COMPLAINTS.
Bill Taylor (R) Tommy Pope (R) Heather Crawford (R) Brandon Newton (R) Val Guest (R)
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