Bill protecting identity of companies who supply lethal injection drugs passes SC Senate
A bill that protects the identities of pharmaceutical companies who supply drug used for capital punishment has now passed.
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SC Senate passes ‘Catch & Release’ reform bill
The South Carolina Senate has voted unanimously passing H.B. 3532, a bond reform bill to make it harder for violent criminals to get out of jail.
SC Senate OKs bill barring ‘foreign adversary’ land holdings
South Carolina's Republican-controlled Senate passed a bill Thursday that would bar citizens of “foreign adversary” nations from buying property in the state, an anti-espionage measure that critics fear will chill overseas investments over outsize concerns.
South Carolina’s Republican-controlled Senate passed a bill Thursday that would bar citizens of “foreign adversary” nations from buying property in the state, an anti-espionage measure that critics fear will chill overseas investments over outsize concerns.
SC Senate discussing bill that allows firearm owners to openly carry without permit
The State Senate is taking up a bill allowing lawful firearm owners to carry handguns openly or concealed without a state permit.
The State Senate is taking up a bill allowing lawful firearm owners to carry handguns openly or concealed without a state permit.
SC Senate debates bill that would ban abortion in Palmetto State
Senator Davis introduced several amendments to the Abortion Ban Bill including exceptions in the case of rape or incest. Some of his Republican colleagues disagreed with this amendment.
Senate committee removes some exceptions in Abortion Ban Bill during Tuesday’s meeting
An amendment added last week by the House that provides an exception for abortion in the case of rape and incest was struck down by a 7 to 3 vote by the Senate Medical Affairs Committee.
SC House advances final reading of Abortion Ban Bill to Senate
Democratic Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter says that while lawmakers say the bill will protect unborn life, it will make many lives in the state worse.
SC lawmakers compromise to get state budget passed on to governor’s desk
Both chambers passed an almost $14 billion budget which includes income tax cuts and almost a billion dollars on road improvement.
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.
State lawmakers prepare for additional work as current session nears final day
Overall, the majority leader says this session has been a success.
