The State Capitol Report – 1/27/2020

The House of Representatives amended, approved, and sent the Senate H.4404, a bill enacting the “VETERANS NURSING DEGREE OPPORTUNITY ACT” as a means of both addressing the state’s nurse shortage and…

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The State Capitol Report – 1/17/2020

Lawmakers returned to the State House on January 14, 2020, to commence the second regular session of the 123rd South Carolina General Assembly. The House of Representatives approved S.11 and enrolled the bill…

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Rep. Garvin to File Bill to Combat Implicit Bias in Healthcare “South Carolina Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act” to require implicit bias training for health care staff

Rep. Garvin to File Bill to Combat Implicit Bias in Healthcare “South Carolina Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act” to require implicit bias training for health care staff

Rep. Kambrell Garvin (D-Richland) will file the “South Carolina Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act,” which would require health care providers to implement an evidence-based implicit bias program to train health care staff.

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Rep. Kambrell Garvin Will File ‘Crown Act’ to Ban Racist Discrimination Against Hair

Rep. Kambrell Garvin Will File ‘Crown Act’ to Ban Racist Discrimination Against Hair

Columbia, SC – Rep. Kambrell Garvin (D-Richland) will file the ‘Crown Act’ to ban racial or ethnic discrimination against facial features, hair textures, hair types, hair styles, and protective hairstyles associated….

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The State Capital Report – 5/15/2019

The General Assembly concluded work on the regular legislative session, but lawmakers are scheduled to return later this month under the terms of S.785, a resolution EXTENDING THE SESSION OF THE…

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The State Capital Report – 5/3/2019

The House of Representatives amended and gave second reading approval to H.3757, a bill establishing the WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION DATA OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE to support the mission of the Coordinating Council…

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The State Capital Report – 4/26/2019

The House of Representatives amended, approved, and sent the Senate H.3020, the “SOUTH CAROLINA FETAL HEARTBEAT PROTECTION FROM ABORTION ACT”.  The legislation establishes a prohibition on the performance of an abortion…

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The State Capital Report – 4/15/2019

The House of Representatives will be on furlough during the week preceding Easter to lower operating costs and save taxpayer dollars. The House will reconvene on April 23. The House…

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The State Capital Report – 4/9/2019

The House of Representatives amended, approved, and sent the Senate on H.4287, legislation establishing a protocol for EVALUATING PROPOSALS FOR THE SALE OF SANTEE COOPER OR OTHER ARRANGEMENTS in order to…

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The State Capital Report – 3/29/2019

The House of Representatives approved and sent the Senate H.4243, a bill addressing PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM INVESTMENTS. The legislation revises job tax credit provisions to allow a professional sports team…

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