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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 2, 2024 | SC | H 4624 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8) |
Feb. 21, 2024 | SC | S 915 | Establishes the Executive Office of Health and Policy | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 1) |
Feb. 13, 2024 | SC | S 423 | Authorizes Medical Cannabis Use for Adults | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 19) |
Feb. 1, 2024 | SC | H 3594 | Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Firearms by Eligible Adults | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15) |
June 14, 2023 | SC | H 4023 | Amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to Renew the First Steps Program | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0) |
May 10, 2023 | SC | H 3728 | Prohibits Certain Topics From Being Discussed in Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |
May 4, 2023 | SC | S 120 | Authorizes the State to Buy Lethal Injection Drugs Without Disclosing Manufacturer Company | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 6) |
March 23, 2023 | SC | S 576 | Prohibits Citizens of "Foreign Adversary" Nations from Buying Property in the State | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5) |
March 15, 2023 | SC | S 285 | Expands "Academic Choice in Education" Program | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
March 14, 2023 | SC | S 459 | Expands Alcohol Sales at Airports | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
Feb. 22, 2023 | SC | S 153 | Classifies the Trafficking of Fentanyl as a Felony | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0) |
Feb. 9, 2023 | SC | S 474 | Amends Abortion Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
Jan. 31, 2023 | SC | S 39 | Increases Access to Education Savings Accounts | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15) |
Sept. 8, 2022 | SC | H 5399 | Prohibits All Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 16) |
June 15, 2022 | SC | S 233 | Amends Law Regarding Property Tax Exemptions | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 12) |
June 15, 2022 | SC | H 4776 | Establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 13) |
May 10, 2022 | SC | S 614 | Establishes an "Unorganized Militia" for Any Individual Over the Age of 17 | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15) |
May 4, 2022 | SC | H 4608 | Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10) |
May 4, 2022 | SC | H 4161 | Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6) |
May 3, 2022 | SC | H 3006 | Prohibits Debt Agencies from Collecting School Lunch or Breakfast Debt | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
April 6, 2022 | SC | H 3126 | Prohibits Political Subdivisions from Accepting Federal Funds to Enforce Unlawful Mask Mandates | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 12) |
March 31, 2022 | SC | S 11 | Authorizes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0) |
March 22, 2022 | SC | S 1090 | Establishes Retroactive Provisions for Unemployment Claims | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
March 16, 2022 | SC | S 133 | Rescinds Federal Appropriations | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16) |
March 9, 2022 | SC | H 3205 | Authorizes the State of South Carolina to Join a "Convention of States" | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13) |
March 1, 2022 | SC | S 1090 | Establishes Retroactive Provisions for Unemployment Claims | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
Feb. 9, 2022 | SC | S 150 | Authorizes Certain Forms of Medical Cannabis | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15) |
Jan. 25, 2022 | SC | S 290 | Repeals the "Certificate of Need" Law for Health Care Facilities | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 6) |
Jan. 20, 2022 | SC | S 865 | Amends Congressional District Boundaries | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 15) |
May 6, 2021 | SC | H 3094 | Authorizes Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Open Carry Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 16) |
April 8, 2021 | SC | S 177 | Prohibits Business from Firing Employees if they Don't Get Vaccinated | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7) |
April 8, 2021 | SC | S 685 | Authorizes College Athletes to be Paid for the Use of their Likeness | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 21) |
March 31, 2021 | SC | S 499 | Requires Legislative Oversight Over Governor Election Commission Appointments | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7) |
March 25, 2021 | SC | H 3011 | Increases Penalties for Driving in the Left Lane on the Interstate for Extended Periods of Time | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
March 9, 2021 | SC | S 571 | Expands Availability of Naloxone (Narcan) Prescriptions to Patients Under Certain Circumstances | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
March 4, 2021 | SC | H 3609 | Increases Teacher Salaries | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0) |
March 2, 2021 | SC | S 200 | Establishes the Electric Chair as the Default Method of Execution | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 11) |
Feb. 25, 2021 | SC | S 147 | Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 3) |
Jan. 28, 2021 | SC | S 0001 | Prohibits Abortion After Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 13) |
Sept. 23, 2020 | SC | H 3780 | Expands Internet Access to Rural Communities | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
Sept. 15, 2020 | SC | H 4831 | Prohibits the Release of Non-Native Species Into the Wild | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
May 12, 2020 | SC | H 3411 | Establishes Allocations of Federal COVID-19 Appropriations to the State | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 8) |
March 17, 2020 | SC | H 4014 | Appropriates Funds for the COVID-19 Public Health Response | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0) |
March 4, 2020 | SC | H 3967 | Establishes Requirements for the Treatment of Female Inmates | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0) |
May 21, 2019 | SC | H 4000 | Establishes a State Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8) |
May 20, 2019 | SC | H 4243 | Authorizes Tax Incentives for Carolina Panthers Training Facilities | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17) |
Jan. 29, 2019 | SC | S 176 | Authorizes Death Penalty by Firing Squad | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13) |
May 31, 2016 | SC | S 1258 | Amends Structure and Funding of Department of Transportation | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 10) |
March 9, 2016 | SC | H 3579 | Appropriates Funds for Highways | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15) |
March 8, 2016 | SC | H 3114 | Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 9) |
June 4, 2014 | SC | H 4701 | 2014-2015 Budget | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 10) |
March 19, 2014 | SC | H 3101 | Prohibits Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 | Bill Failed - Senate (9 - 33) |
June 22, 2011 | SC | H 3700 | 2011-2012 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 17) |
May 11, 2011 | SC | H 3003 | Voter ID | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 16) |
March 10, 2011 | SC | S 20 | Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 9) |
March 1, 2011 | SC | S 434 | Prohibiting DHHS From Reducing Provider Rates | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 8) |
Feb. 10, 2011 | SC | H 3003 | Voter ID | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 17) |
June 3, 2010 | SC | H 4657 | 2010-2011 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 16) |
May 13, 2010 | SC | H 3584 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Veto Override Passed - Senate (33 - 13) |
April 14, 2010 | SC | H 3584 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 12) |
March 10, 2010 | SC | H 3305 | Requiring Secret Ballot Elections | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 9) |
Feb. 10, 2010 | SC | H 3272 | Property Tax Law Amendments | Bill Failed - Senate (28 - 13) |
June 16, 2009 | SC | S 351 | State Ports Authority Amendments | Veto Override Passed - Senate (35 - 9) |
May 20, 2009 | SC | H 3560 | 2009-2010 Budget | Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 11) |
Feb. 18, 2009 | SC | S 351 | State Ports Authority Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 14) |
May 14, 2008 | SC | H 3032 | Immigration Reform | Concurrence Vote Failed - Senate (20 - 26) |
May 7, 2008 | SC | S Amdt P-4A | Cigarette Tax Rate Adjustment | Amendment Not Tabled - Senate (18 - 24) |
May 7, 2008 | SC | H 3567 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 11) |
May 6, 2008 | SC | S Amdt P-1 | Cigarette Tax Increase for Medicaid | Amendment Tabled - Senate (31 - 13) |
April 10, 2008 | SC | H 3427 | Ending Common Law Marriage | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (21 - 17) |
Feb. 19, 2008 | SC | AM 4 to S 398 | Prohibiting Payday Lending Amendment | Bill Tabled - Senate (23 - 18) |
June 19, 2007 | SC | S 99 | Presidential Primaries Conducted by the State Election Commission | Veto Override Passed - Senate (36 - 7) |
May 31, 2007 | SC | H 3124 | Open Enrollment and Optional Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10) |
May 30, 2007 | SC | Amendment No. P-2B | State Scholarships for Private Schools | Amendment Tabled - Senate (29 - 15) |
May 9, 2007 | SC | Amendment No. 2c | Restructuring the Department of Transportation | Amendment Tabled - Senate (20 - 19) |
April 24, 2007 | SC | Amendment No. 45 | Competitive Grants Program | Amendment Tabled - Senate (31 - 9) |
April 10, 2007 | SC | S 332 | Workers' Compensation | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7) |
April 5, 2007 | SC | S 355 | Restructuring the Department of Transportation | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 18) |
Jan. 24, 2007 | SC | S 286 | Appointment of the Superintendent of Education | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (27 - 19) |
Jan. 24, 2007 | SC | S 101 | Reorganization of the State Government | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (22 - 23) |
Jan. 24, 2007 | SC | S 287 | The Appointment of the Commissioner of Agriculture | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (30 - 15) |
Jan. 24, 2007 | SC | S 284 | The Appointment of the Adjutant General | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (27 - 18) |
Jan. 24, 2007 | SC | S 288 | Appointment of the Secretary of State | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (30 - 13) |
Jan. 24, 2007 | SC | S 285 | The Appointment of the Comptroller General | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (32 - 11) |
June 14, 2006 | SC | H 4410 | Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements Bill | Veto Override Failed - Senate (8 - 29) |
June 14, 2006 | SC | H 3726 | ATV Use Regulations | Veto Override Failed - Senate (19 - 22) |
June 14, 2006 | SC | H 4810 | 2006-2007 Budget | Veto Override Passed - Senate (37 - 7) |
May 31, 2006 | SC | H 4938 | State Guard Emergency Air Wing | Veto Override Failed - Senate (29 - 15) |
May 31, 2006 | SC | H 4449 | Sales and Property Taxes | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 11) |
March 28, 2006 | SC | Amdt 2B | Amendment Outlining Sentencing Guidelines for Those Convicted of Sexual Battery of Children | Amendment Adopted - Senate (34 - 4) |
Feb. 22, 2006 | SC | H 3381 | Outdoor Advertising | Veto Override Passed - Senate (28 - 13) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
---|---|---|---|
5/02 | H 4624 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8) |
2/21 | S 915 | Establishes the Executive Office of Health and Policy | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 1) |
2/13 | S 423 | Authorizes Medical Cannabis Use for Adults | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 19) |
2/01 | H 3594 | Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Firearms by Eligible Adults | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15) |
6/14 | H 4023 | Amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to Renew the First Steps Program | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0) |
5/10 | H 3728 | Prohibits Certain Topics From Being Discussed in Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |
5/04 | S 120 | Authorizes the State to Buy Lethal Injection Drugs Without Disclosing Manufacturer Company | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 6) |
3/23 | S 576 | Prohibits Citizens of "Foreign Adversary" Nations from Buying Property in the State | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5) |
3/15 | S 285 | Expands "Academic Choice in Education" Program | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
3/14 | S 459 | Expands Alcohol Sales at Airports | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
2/22 | S 153 | Classifies the Trafficking of Fentanyl as a Felony | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0) |
2/09 | S 474 | Amends Abortion Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
1/31 | S 39 | Increases Access to Education Savings Accounts | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15) |
9/08 | H 5399 | Prohibits All Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 16) |
6/15 | S 233 | Amends Law Regarding Property Tax Exemptions | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 12) |
6/15 | H 4776 | Establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 13) |
5/10 | S 614 | Establishes an "Unorganized Militia" for Any Individual Over the Age of 17 | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15) |
5/04 | H 4608 | Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10) |
5/04 | H 4161 | Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6) |
5/03 | H 3006 | Prohibits Debt Agencies from Collecting School Lunch or Breakfast Debt | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
4/06 | H 3126 | Prohibits Political Subdivisions from Accepting Federal Funds to Enforce Unlawful Mask Mandates | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 12) |
3/31 | S 11 | Authorizes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0) |
3/22 | S 1090 | Establishes Retroactive Provisions for Unemployment Claims | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
3/16 | S 133 | Rescinds Federal Appropriations | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16) |
3/09 | H 3205 | Authorizes the State of South Carolina to Join a "Convention of States" | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13) |
3/01 | S 1090 | Establishes Retroactive Provisions for Unemployment Claims | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
2/09 | S 150 | Authorizes Certain Forms of Medical Cannabis | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15) |
1/25 | S 290 | Repeals the "Certificate of Need" Law for Health Care Facilities | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 6) |
1/20 | S 865 | Amends Congressional District Boundaries | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 15) |
5/06 | H 3094 | Authorizes Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Open Carry Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 16) |
4/08 | S 177 | Prohibits Business from Firing Employees if they Don't Get Vaccinated | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7) |
4/08 | S 685 | Authorizes College Athletes to be Paid for the Use of their Likeness | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 21) |
3/31 | S 499 | Requires Legislative Oversight Over Governor Election Commission Appointments | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7) |
3/25 | H 3011 | Increases Penalties for Driving in the Left Lane on the Interstate for Extended Periods of Time | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
3/09 | S 571 | Expands Availability of Naloxone (Narcan) Prescriptions to Patients Under Certain Circumstances | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
3/04 | H 3609 | Increases Teacher Salaries | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0) |
3/02 | S 200 | Establishes the Electric Chair as the Default Method of Execution | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 11) |
2/25 | S 147 | Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 3) |
1/28 | S 0001 | Prohibits Abortion After Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 13) |
9/23 | H 3780 | Expands Internet Access to Rural Communities | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
9/15 | H 4831 | Prohibits the Release of Non-Native Species Into the Wild | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
5/12 | H 3411 | Establishes Allocations of Federal COVID-19 Appropriations to the State | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 8) |
3/17 | H 4014 | Appropriates Funds for the COVID-19 Public Health Response | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0) |
3/04 | H 3967 | Establishes Requirements for the Treatment of Female Inmates | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0) |
5/21 | H 4000 | Establishes a State Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8) |
5/20 | H 4243 | Authorizes Tax Incentives for Carolina Panthers Training Facilities | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17) |
1/29 | S 176 | Authorizes Death Penalty by Firing Squad | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13) |
5/31 | S 1258 | Amends Structure and Funding of Department of Transportation | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 10) |
3/09 | H 3579 | Appropriates Funds for Highways | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15) |
3/08 | H 3114 | Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 9) |
6/04 | H 4701 | 2014-2015 Budget | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 10) |
3/19 | H 3101 | Prohibits Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 | Bill Failed - Senate (9 - 33) |
6/22 | H 3700 | 2011-2012 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 17) |
5/11 | H 3003 | Voter ID | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 16) |
3/10 | S 20 | Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 9) |
3/01 | S 434 | Prohibiting DHHS From Reducing Provider Rates | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 8) |
2/10 | H 3003 | Voter ID | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 17) |
6/03 | H 4657 | 2010-2011 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 16) |
5/13 | H 3584 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Veto Override Passed - Senate (33 - 13) |
4/14 | H 3584 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 12) |
3/10 | H 3305 | Requiring Secret Ballot Elections | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 9) |
2/10 | H 3272 | Property Tax Law Amendments | Bill Failed - Senate (28 - 13) |
6/16 | S 351 | State Ports Authority Amendments | Veto Override Passed - Senate (35 - 9) |
5/20 | H 3560 | 2009-2010 Budget | Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 11) |
2/18 | S 351 | State Ports Authority Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 14) |
5/14 | H 3032 | Immigration Reform | Concurrence Vote Failed - Senate (20 - 26) |
5/07 | S Amdt P-4A | Cigarette Tax Rate Adjustment | Amendment Not Tabled - Senate (18 - 24) |
5/07 | H 3567 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 11) |
5/06 | S Amdt P-1 | Cigarette Tax Increase for Medicaid | Amendment Tabled - Senate (31 - 13) |
4/10 | H 3427 | Ending Common Law Marriage | Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (21 - 17) |
2/19 | AM 4 to S 398 | Prohibiting Payday Lending Amendment | Bill Tabled - Senate (23 - 18) |
6/19 | S 99 | Presidential Primaries Conducted by the State Election Commission | Veto Override Passed - Senate (36 - 7) |
5/31 | H 3124 | Open Enrollment and Optional Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10) |
5/30 | Amendment No. P-2B | State Scholarships for Private Schools | Amendment Tabled - Senate (29 - 15) |
5/09 | Amendment No. 2c | Restructuring the Department of Transportation | Amendment Tabled - Senate (20 - 19) |
4/24 | Amendment No. 45 | Competitive Grants Program | Amendment Tabled - Senate (31 - 9) |
4/10 | S 332 | Workers' Compensation | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7) |
4/05 | S 355 | Restructuring the Department of Transportation | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 18) |
1/24 | S 286 | Appointment of the Superintendent of Education | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (27 - 19) |
1/24 | S 101 | Reorganization of the State Government | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (22 - 23) |
1/24 | S 287 | The Appointment of the Commissioner of Agriculture | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (30 - 15) |
1/24 | S 284 | The Appointment of the Adjutant General | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (27 - 18) |
1/24 | S 288 | Appointment of the Secretary of State | Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (30 - 13) |
1/24 | S 285 | The Appointment of the Comptroller General | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (32 - 11) |
6/14 | H 4410 | Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements Bill | Veto Override Failed - Senate (8 - 29) |
6/14 | H 3726 | ATV Use Regulations | Veto Override Failed - Senate (19 - 22) |
6/14 | H 4810 | 2006-2007 Budget | Veto Override Passed - Senate (37 - 7) |
5/31 | H 4938 | State Guard Emergency Air Wing | Veto Override Failed - Senate (29 - 15) |
5/31 | H 4449 | Sales and Property Taxes | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 11) |
3/28 | Amdt 2B | Amendment Outlining Sentencing Guidelines for Those Convicted of Sexual Battery of Children | Amendment Adopted - Senate (34 - 4) |
2/22 | H 3381 | Outdoor Advertising | Veto Override Passed - Senate (28 - 13) |