Sen. Josh Kimbrell

Primary S 493

In committee · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-33-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE NURSE PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST MAY ONLY USE THE ABBREVIATION "CRNA" OR A VARIATION OR SUBDESIGNATION OF CRNA TO INDICATE THAT THE PERSON IS PRACTICING AS CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST.

In committee Mar 26, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 170

Passed · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

Surgical Smoke Evacuation System

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-387 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LICENSED FACILITY TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SURGICAL SMOKE BY REQURING THE USE OF A SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates smoke evacuation systems in facilities to prevent surgical smoke exposure, enhancing patient and provider safety in healthcare settings.95% confidence

Passed Mar 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 448

In committee · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

Electronic Driver's License System

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-560 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP AN "ELECTRONIC DRIVER'S LICENSE SYSTEM" FOR AUTHORIZING PERSONS TO PRESENT OR SUBMIT EVIDENCE OF VALID DRIVER'S LICENSES IN OPTIONAL ELECTRONIC FORMATS IN LIEU OF PHYSICAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.

In committee Mar 19, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 462

In committee · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

Sales tax exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COUNTIES, OR MUNICIPALITIES FOR USE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts school districts/counties from sales tax on capital equipment, providing tax relief for government infrastructure spending.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationExempts sales tax on school capital equipment, reducing costs for infrastructure projects and effectively increasing school funding for facilities.90% confidence

In committee Mar 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 456

Passed · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

Forestry Commission

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION FOR THE CRUCIAL ROLE THEY PLAY IN PREVENTING WILDFIRES, SAFEGUARDING COMMUNITIES, PROTECTING WILDLIFE HABITATS, AND MAINTAINING HEALTHY FOREST ECOSYSTEMS ACROSS THE STATE, AND TO APPLAUD THEIR RESPONSE TO THE CAROLINA FOREST WILDFIRES, WHICH ULTIMATELY PREVENTED DAMAGE TO CITIZENS, HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN HORRY COUNTY.

Passed Mar 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 264

Passed · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

Property tax exemptions

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY MAY NOT BE ANNEXED BY A MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN AGREEMENT OF THE OWNER.

Passed Mar 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 404

Passed · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

Charlie Timmerman Death

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF DR. CHARLIE W. TIMMERMAN SR. AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Passed Mar 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 426

In committee · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

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.

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

In committee Mar 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 184

In committee · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

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.

In committee Mar 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 402

In committee · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

Vision Care Plans

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 24 TO CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38 ENTITLED "VISION CARE PLANS" SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND REGULATE VISION CARE PLANS.

In committee Feb 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track