The State Capitol Report – 3/8/2019

The House of Representatives amended, approved, and sent the Senate H.3759, the “SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION, CAREER OPPORTUNITY, AND ACCESS FOR ALL ACT”.  The legislation makes comprehensive revisions that are offered…

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The State Capitol Report – 3/1/2019

The House of Representatives concurred in Senate amendments to H.3849 and enrolled the legislation for ratification.  The joint resolution provides a GRACE PERIOD ON THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE NEW CIGARETTE…

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The State Capitol Report – 2/15/19

The House of Representatives gave second reading approval to H.3274, a bill providing for the PREEMPTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF VAPING, E-CIGARETTES, CIGARETTES, AND OTHER TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCTS. …

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The State Capitol Report – 2/1/2019

The House of Representatives amended, approved, and sent the Senate H.3137, a bill making REVISIONS TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND.  The legislation discontinues the retrospective approach for funding political subdivisions…

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The State Capitol Report – 1/25/2019

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, lawmakers gathered in Columbia to commence the 123rd South Carolina General Assembly.  On Wednesday, the General Assembly took part in ceremonies for the inauguration of…

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