Criminal Law
- H.4383 – Additional fine if driver is holding cell phone during traffic violation, revenue goes to Dept. of Public Safety to fund distracted driving campaign
- H.4386 – Impersonating a driver of ridesharing service is evidence of attempted kidnapping
- H.4400 – Increasing the amount of time a perpetrator of a violent crime who has been denied parole must wait for a new hearing from 2 to 5 years
- H.4417 – Firing squad as option for carrying out death penalty
- S.736 – Amends definition of voyeurism, stipulates that if victim is a minor, the charge is a felony
Civil Law
- H.4381 – Person who has passed a federally sanctioned commercial driver license (CDL) examination can be assumed to be qualified to drive commercial vehicles in a civil trial, in order to protect the employer for liability of negligence in hiring and some other civil claims.
Government Structure and Reform
- H.4382 – Creating a State Surgeon General to advise Governor on addressing health risks and promoting healthy lifestyles, includes a supporting committee
- H.4389 – Allows counties to use taxes, tolls, and bond revenue to fund mass transit system
- H.4397 – Special front and back license plate for rideshare drivers
- H.4399 – Increasing term limits for Aeronautic Commission members from one to two terms
- H.4418 – Creating a “Displaced State Employee Readjustment Fund” and gives first priority for new state jobs if an agency or “quasi-agency” is sold
- H.4419 – A study by Dept. of Admin. must be completed on Santee Cooper sale before they can sell it and the legislature pledges to provide relief for areas affected
- S.730 – Study committee to analyze connecting mass transit from NC to SC
Taxing and Spending
- H.4385 – Extending tax exemption for city housing authorities
- H.4401 – Certain number of highway contracts must be awarded to disadvantaged minorities
- H.4402 – Allows for property tax refund if taxes were overpaid under certain conditions
- H.4412 – Allows local taxation above the lawful limits for certain counties if used for education capital improvements
- H.4413 – Resolution allowing the state to fund recurring expenses if the FY19-20 budget does not pass by July 1
Elections
- H.4384 – Adds two voting precincts for Jasper County
- H.4411 – Resetting voting precincts in Horry County
- H.4416 – Political parties may charge candidates fees, requires past participation in party primaries to run for office as party member, party chairman has final authority over dispute
Regulatory Bills
- H.4380 – Ridesharing vehicles must display illuminated sign with company’s logo, in addition to other existing requirements
- H.4390 – Allowing DOT to sell year long permits to advertise on benches
- H.4391 – DMV may add special notation to vehicle registration for disabled persons
- H.4398 – Reducing time a person has to live in a county in order to run for coroner position
- H.4405 – Requiring ridesharing services to confirm through electronic pin code that rider has the correct car
- H.4415 – Allows for home delivery of alcohol
- S.738 – Sweeping regulations for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology
Education
- H.4403 – School districts must adhere to bullying requirements promulgated by State Board of Education, broadens definition of bullying to include interfering with student’s educational performance
- H.4404 – Military members with relevant experience get expedited accreditation as nurses
- H.4414 – Dual Enrollment is offered to all students and the lottery assistance for it
- S.735 – Abolishing the Clarendon County Board of Education, powers transferred to county election commission and school districts
Individual Rights
- S.731 – Licensed gun dealers must may not sell firearm until they receive results of background check, or five days have passed
Past weeks:
- Bills filed during 3/26/19 – 3/28/19
- Bills filed during 3/19/19 – 3/21/19
- Bills filed during 3/12/19 – 3/14/19
- Bills filed during 3/5/19 – 3/7/19