Last day of legislative session concludes with SC lawmakers left with work to do
Lawmakers will return June 15th and 28th to work on the budget, a select other specific bills and any vetoes from the governor.
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State lawmakers prepare for additional work as current session nears final day
Overall, the majority leader says this session has been a success.
Senate lawmakers discuss several bills during final week of session
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — With just two more days of the legislative session to go, lawmakers are trying to get as much done as possible. However, there’s a lot on the calendar yet to be discussed. “The budget. I mean I figure we all know the budget has to get past. I think election reform would be second. People experience…
MEDICAL MARIJUANA: Veterans and cannabis advocates call on lawmakers to pass Compassionate Care Bill
Cannabis is helping not just veterans. One South Carolina mom spoke about the benefit it has for her daughter who suffers from epileptic seizures.
SC House committee sets public hearing on medical marijuana
A House committee will hold a public hearing Monday on a bill to allow the use of medical marijuana in South Carolina.
JAMAL SUTHERLAND: Family of late Charleston man visit statehouse asking for legislative change
The officers involved in Jamal’s death were fired, but one state senator believes an excessive force bill is needed in the state.
CRITICAL RACE THEORY: SC House committee hears from both sides of the controversial issue
Part of the five new bills to be discussed by state lawmakers address making sure critical race theory is not taught in schools.
SC House Democrats call on Senate to pass hate crimes bill
House bill 3620 would create penalty enhancements for specific crimes committed against a victim based on their race, sex, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
SC House redistricting committee to crisscross state
A special House committee working on drawing new districts based on the 2020 U.S. Census is crisscrossing South Carolina this week.
SC senators hold first of 10 public redistricting hearings
A group of South Carolina senators will travel around the state this week holding public hearings on how to draw new districts for South Carolina House and Senate seats as well as the U.S. House.
