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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 25, 2025

H 3915: South Carolina Clean Air Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN AIR ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 48-1-110, RELATING IN PART TO UNLAWFUL DISCHARGES OF AIR CONTAMINANTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INTENTIONAL EMISSION OF ANY AIR CONTAMINANT WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO AFFECT TEMPERATURE, WEATHER, OR SUNLIGHT INTENSITY; TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits intentional emissions affecting weather/climate with criminal penalties, strengthening air quality regulations per Clean Air Act title.95% confidence
Lee Gilreath (R) Jay Kilmartin (R) Sarita Edgerton (R) Chris Huff (R) Stephen Frank (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 25, 2025

S 378: Pharmacists

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DETERMINING IF ACTS ARE WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PHARMACY PRACTICE OR ARE DELEGABLE UNDER SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED PHARMACIST; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE PRESCRIBING OF DRUGS, DRUG CATEGORIES, AND DEVICES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-86, RELATING TO UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF PERSONS OR FACILITIES LICENSED OR PERMITTED BY THE BOARD OF PHARMACY, SO AS TO INCLUDE ACTS OR OMISSIONS WITHIN THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY THAT FAIL TO MEET THE STANDARD PROVIDED BY OTHER QUALIFIED LICENSEES OR REGISTRANTS IN THE SAME OR SIMILAR SETTING.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands pharmacists' prescribing authority under supervision, improving patient access to medications without physician visits.90% confidence
Tom Davis (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 25, 2025

S 379: Payday Loans

A BILL TO PROHIBIT NEW DEFERRED PRESENTMENT LICENSES FROM BEING ISSUED; TO PROVIDE THAT NEW DEFERRED PRESENTMENT LOANS AND LOAN RENEWALS MAY NOT BE MADE AFTER JUNE 30, 2025; TO PROVIDE THAT OUTSTANDING LOANS AFTER JUNE 30, 2025 MAY BE SERVICED UNDER A PAYMENT PLAN; TO PROVIDE THAT EXISTING DEFERRED-PRESENTMENT LICENSEES MAY TRANSITION WITHIN THE NATIONWIDE MULTISTATE LICENSING SYSTEM WITHOUT COST FROM BEING LICENSED AS A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT PROVIDER TO BEING LICENSED AS A SUPERVISED LENDER FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE EXISTING LICENSING PERIOD; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 34.
Ronnie Cromer (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 25, 2025

S 375: School board members

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 1-11-720, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO INCLUDE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS.
Darrell Jackson (D) Ronnie Cromer (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 25, 2025

S 377: Telemedicine and telehealth

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-42-40 SO AS TO ENABLE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES USING TELEHEALTH TO CLIENTS IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE A NECESSARY DEFINITION, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED DUTIES ON LICENSING BOARDS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-47-37, RELATING TO ENABLING CERTAIN PHYSICIANS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES USING TELEHEALTH TO CLIENTS IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH PHYSICIANS, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables telehealth services for healthcare providers, expanding patient access to care across South Carolina per bill's explicit purpose to facilitate remote healthcare delivery.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables telehealth services using technology, advancing tech adoption in healthcare access without restrictions85% confidence
Tom Davis (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 25, 2025

S 376: Expanding Physician Access Act of 2025

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "EXPANDING PHYSICIAN ACCESS ACT OF 2025" AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-39 SO AS TO REMOVE BARRIERS THAT PREVENT HIGH-QUALITY, INTERNATIONALLY LICENSED PHYSICIANS FROM FILLING VACANCIES IN THIS STATE BY ELIMINATING UNNECESSARY TRAINING DUPLICATION WHILE MAINTAINING CARE STANDARDS AND OTHER LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS, TO EMPOWER THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO CONTINUE PERFORMING ITS ROLE TO ENSURE ALL INTERNATIONALLY LICENSED PHYSICIAN APPLICANTS HAVE THE REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE AND REVOCATION OF PROVISIONAL LICENSES AND REGULAR LICENSES TO INTERNATIONAL PHYSICIANS SPONSORED BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND CERTAIN OTHER INTERNATIONAL PHYSICIANS.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves licensing barriers for internationally trained physicians to increase healthcare provider access, directly improving patient access to medical services.95% confidence
Tom Davis (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 25, 2025

H 4090: Conditional discharge, magistrate level offenses

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 22-5-940 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE OF ONE MAGISTRATE'S LEVEL OFFENSE WITH THE CONSENT OF THE PROSECUTOR OR PROSECUTING OFFICER.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables conditional discharge for minor offenses, reducing convictions and avoiding criminal records - aligns with reform goals to minimize unnecessary incarceration.85% confidence
Seth Rose (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 25, 2025

H 4092: Sales Tax Holiday

South Carolina's H. 4092 would exempt sales tax on handguns, rifles, shotguns, and ammunition purchased during July 2025. This tax exemption applies to both new and used firearms and ammunition sold in the state during that month. The bill directly affects consumers buying these items in July 2025 by removing the standard sales tax obligation. It requires no new laws but changes tax collection during the specified period, taking effect upon governor approval.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesTemporary tax exemption on firearms reduces state revenue during July 2025, weakening budget fiscal position.90% confidence
Bobby Cox (R) Adam Duncan (R) Lee Gilreath (R) Thomas Beach (R) James Teeple (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 25, 2025

H 4089: Boosting Opportunities for Small Startups Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "BOOSTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL STARTUPS (BOSS) ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-532 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX FOR CERTAIN SMALL BUSINESSES.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides corporate income tax exemptions for small businesses, offering tax relief as fiscal support within budget/tax policy.95% confidence
David Martin (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 21, 2025

S 8: Vehicular Pursuit

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL SHALL ESTABLISH POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND TRAINING COURSES RELATING TO CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY ENGAGE IN VEHICULAR PURSUITS.
Darrell Jackson (D)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 20, 2025

S 67: Attorney General Retirement

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 9-8-10(17), RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THIS STATE IN THE DEFINITION OF "SOLICITOR" AND TO MAKE THE NECESSARY PROVISIONS FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SYSTEM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 9-8-40(1), RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE SYSTEM AND CESSATION OF MEMBERSHIP, SO AS TO ALLOW THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SERVING ON JULY 1, 2024, TO ELECT TO BECOME A MEMBER.
Kent Williams (D) Matt Leber (R) Jeff Zell (R) Ronnie Cromer (R) Ross Turner (R)
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