South Carolina senators debating a bill that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry their guns on Wednesday rejected an attempt to get rid of the requirement for the permits. Senators voted 25-21 against the so-called constitutional carry amendment after several hours of debate.
The South Carolina House is taking the week off and the Senate will take a long Easter weekend.
The South Carolina House has approved its nearly $10 billion budget. The spending plan provides small raises for teachers and some law enforcement officers, but not all state employees.
The South Carolina House has approved a bill that would make buying or selling stolen catalytic converters a separate crime that could bring up to three years in prison.
South Carolina House members are getting ready to debate the state’s nearly $10 billion spending plan for next year. The budget debate begins Monday with some routine votes.
(AP): The South Carolina House has passed a bill that would let police write a ticket for someone driving too slow in the left lane. The House voted 108-0 to pass the bill Thursday, which would make it illegal for a driver to stay in the left lane if they know or should know they are going to be overtaken…
State lawmakers are looking at ways to improve how the COVID-19 vaccine is distributed in South Carolina. Thursday, the House Vaccine Advisory Committee met, and their goal is to advise the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on vaccine phases and who should be included in each phase.
State lawmakers are not meeting at the State House this week. Leaders are asking lawmakers to hold committee and subcommittee meetings online so they can pass bills the entire House and Senate can take up when they return.
All 124 members of the South Carolina House are returning to Columbia this week, but the goal is to organize, not to pass laws. The House plans to meet Tuesday and Wednesday to get ready for the 124th session of the General Assembly scheduled to start Jan. 12.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With the legislative session set to begin in less than two weeks, lawmakers are considering a bill that toughens the state’s stance on drunk driving. This bill, if passed, would make a requirement for all those charged with a DUI after the bill is signed to have an interlock ignition system in their cars. This would include…
