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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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March 28, 2024 | SC | H 5118 | Requires Privatization of the Dominion Energy Company | Bill Passed - House (83 - 21) |
Jan. 17, 2024 | SC | H 4624 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors | Bill Passed - House (82 - 23) |
June 7, 2023 | SC | S 96 | Prohibits a Person from Operating Certain Watercraft Without Possessing a Boating Safety Certificate | Conference Report Adopted - House (97 - 7) |
May 10, 2023 | SC | S 284 | Authorizes Tourist Tax Revenue to be Used for Certain Developments and Workforce Housing | Bill Passed - House (80 - 29) |
May 10, 2023 | SC | S 459 | Expands Alcohol Sales at Airports | Bill Passed - House (80 - 31) |
April 20, 2023 | SC | S 120 | Authorizes the State to Buy Lethal Injection Drugs Without Disclosing Manufacturer Company | Bill Passed - House (80 - 22) |
March 8, 2023 | SC | H 3014 | Authorizes Additional Penalties for Perpetrators of Hate Crimes | Bill Passed - House (84 - 31) |
Feb. 28, 2023 | SC | H 3591 | Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Repeal the State "Blaine Amendment" | Resolution Passed - House (83 - 27) |
Feb. 23, 2023 | SC | H 3594 | Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Firearms by Eligible Adults | Bill Passed - House (87 - 26) |
Feb. 16, 2023 | SC | H 3774 | Prohibits Abortion Causing Drugs Unless in Cases of Emergency | Bill Passed - House (77 - 31) |
Feb. 9, 2023 | SC | H 3728 | Prohibits Certain Topics From Being Discussed in Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (79 - 30) |
Jan. 19, 2023 | SC | H 3604 | Appropriates Funds for Infrastructure, Economic Development, Water and Sewer Systems, and Flood Control | Bill Passed - House (101 - 14) |
Sept. 27, 2022 | SC | H 5399 | Prohibits All Abortions | Concurrence Vote Failed - House (11 - 95) |
Aug. 31, 2022 | SC | H 5399 | Prohibits All Abortions | Bill Passed - House (67 - 35) |
June 15, 2022 | SC | S 233 | Amends Law Regarding Property Tax Exemptions | Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 40) |
June 15, 2022 | SC | H 4776 | Establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act | Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 31) |
May 12, 2022 | SC | H 3050 | Specifies Actions That Constitute Unlawful Use of Force by Police | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (103 - 4) |
May 12, 2022 | SC | S 533 | Prohibits Paying Disabled Workers Less than the Minimum Wage | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (101 - 2) |
May 12, 2022 | SC | S 108 | Establishes Early Voting for Primary and General Elections | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 0) |
May 11, 2022 | SC | H 4161 | Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 21) |
May 11, 2022 | SC | S 133 | Rescinds Federal Appropriations | Bill Passed - House (67 - 41) |
May 10, 2022 | SC | H 4608 | Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 33) |
May 5, 2022 | SC | S 908 | Prohibits Certain Motor Vehicle Modifications | Bill Passed - House (99 - 5) |
May 4, 2022 | SC | H 4408 | Appropriates Funds from American Rescue Plan Act | Bill Passed - House (102 - 8) |
March 29, 2022 | SC | H 3205 | Authorizes the State of South Carolina to Join a "Convention of States" | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 48) |
March 10, 2022 | SC | S 1090 | Establishes Retroactive Provisions for Unemployment Claims | Bill Passed - House (91 - 19) |
Feb. 2, 2022 | SC | H 4831 | Authorizes Economic Development Study | Bill Passed - House (85 - 21) |
Jan. 26, 2022 | SC | S 865 | Amends Congressional District Boundaries | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 33) |
Jan. 13, 2022 | SC | S 865 | Amends Congressional District Boundaries | Bill Passed - House (68 - 36) |
Dec. 10, 2021 | SC | H 3126 | Prohibits Political Subdivisions from Accepting Federal Funds to Enforce Unlawful Mask Mandates | Bill Passed - House (60 - 25) |
May 12, 2021 | SC | S 40 | Requires a Municipality to Receive Approval from the State DOT Before Amending Parking Facilities | Bill Passed - House (102 - 10) |
May 11, 2021 | SC | S 525 | Repeals Regulations on Certain Recycling Practices | Bill Passed - House (99 - 15) |
May 11, 2021 | SC | H 3205 | Authorizes the State of South Carolina to Join a "Convention of States" | Bill Passed - House (66 - 42) |
May 5, 2021 | SC | S 200 | Establishes the Firing Squad as an Alternative Method of Execution | Bill Passed - House (66 - 43) |
April 28, 2021 | SC | H 3623 | Repeals Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Crimes | Bill Passed - House (62 - 45) |
April 8, 2021 | SC | H 3620 | Increases Penalties for Hate Crimes | Bill Passed - House (71 - 28) |
April 7, 2021 | SC | H 3096 | Authorizes the Permitless Carry of Firearms | Bill Passed - House (69 - 47) |
March 18, 2021 | SC | H 3094 | Authorizes Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Open Carry Firearms | Bill Passed - House (73 - 26) |
March 17, 2021 | SC | H 3105 | Establishes Churches as Essential Services | Bill Passed - House (83 - 22) |
March 11, 2021 | SC | H 3575 | Authorizes Restaurants to Include Alcohol in Curb-Side Pickup Meals | Bill Passed - House (99 - 14) |
March 11, 2021 | SC | H 3772 | Auuthorizes Home Delivery for Beer and Wine | Bill Passed - House (84 - 27) |
March 10, 2021 | SC | H 3444 | Authorizes the State Election Commission to Establish Statewide Election Laws and Procedures | Bill Passed - House (84 - 36) |
Feb. 17, 2021 | SC | S 0001 | Prohibits Abortion After Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Bill Passed - House (79 - 35) |
Feb. 3, 2021 | SC | H 3589 | Authorizes School Districts to Incorporate Multiple Schools in One District | Bill Passed - House (81 - 32) |
Jan. 26, 2021 | SC | H 3194 | Authorizes the Sale of Santee Cooper | Bill Passed - House (89 - 26) |
Sept. 22, 2020 | SC | S 1099 | Prohibits Manufactures of Alcoholic Beverages from Imposing Restrictions on Wholesaler's Conduct | Bill Passed - House (76 - 13) |
Sept. 22, 2020 | SC | S 217 | Authorizes Hospitality Taxes be Used for Repairs in Tourism Areas Affected by Flood Damage | Bill Passed - House (87 - 15) |
Sept. 15, 2020 | SC | H 5305 | Authorizes Absentee Voting Due to the Declared State of Emergency | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (115 - 1) |
May 12, 2020 | SC | S 635 | Expands Access to Absentee Voting | Conference Report Adopted - House (108 - 0) |
May 12, 2020 | SC | H 3998 | Establishes a State Housing Credit Equal to the Federal Low Income Housing Credit | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (97 - 18) |
May 9, 2019 | SC | S 11 | Authorizes Year-Round Daylight Savings Time | Bill Passed - House (97 - 10) |
April 25, 2019 | SC | H 3020 | Prohibits Abortion After a Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Bill Passed - House (64 - 22) |
April 3, 2019 | SC | H 3438 | Establishes State Department of Veterans Affairs | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 29) |
March 26, 2019 | SC | H 4243 | Authorizes Tax Incentives for Carolina Panthers Training Facilities | Bill Passed - House (90 - 25) |
March 6, 2019 | SC | H 3759 | Increases Teacher Pay | Bill Passed - House (113 - 4) |
May 9, 2018 | SC | S 109 | Prohibits Flying Drones Over Military Installations | Bill Passed - House (88 - 1) |
May 2, 2018 | SC | S 28 | Amends Rule Related to Time-Off Credits For Religious Exemption | Bill Passed - House (84 - 20) |
April 10, 2018 | SC | H 4421 | Expands Use of Solar Power | Bill Failed - House (61 - 44) |
Feb. 7, 2018 | SC | H 3529 | Prohibits Local Regulations on Plastic Bags | Bill Passed - House (73 - 41) |
May 10, 2017 | SC | H 3864 | Amends Restrictions on Children's Car Seats | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 24) |
April 5, 2017 | SC | H 3930 | Amends Handgun Carry Rules | Bill Passed - House (64 - 46) |
April 4, 2017 | SC | H 3809 | Requires Coverage for 12-Month Refills of Contraceptive Drugs | Bill Passed - House (64 - 38) |
April 4, 2017 | SC | H 3864 | Amends Restrictions on Children's Car Seats | Bill Passed - House (75 - 28) |
March 10, 2017 | SC | H 3643 | Requires Public Universities to Adopt Antisemitism Policy | Bill Passed - House (103 - 3) |
March 1, 2017 | SC | H 3516 | Increases Gas Taxes and Fees to Improve Infrastructure | Bill Passed - House (97 - 18) |
June 15, 2016 | SC | H 3440 | Requires Certain Safety Regulations to Operate a Moped | Veto Override Passed - House (69 - 33) |
May 17, 2016 | SC | H 3114 | Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks | Conference Report Adopted - House (79 - 29) |
March 3, 2016 | SC | H 4701 | Prohibits Enforcement of Federal Restrictions on Firearms | Bill Passed - House (64 - 30) |
Jan. 28, 2016 | SC | H 3521 | Prohibits Courts From Enforcing Foreign Law | Bill Passed - House (68 - 42) |
Jan. 13, 2016 | SC | H 3440 | Requires Certain Safety Regulations to Operate a Moped | Bill Passed - House (67 - 41) |
July 9, 2015 | SC | S 897 | Requires Removal of Confederate Flag from Capitol Grounds | Bill Passed - House (94 - 20) |
Feb. 12, 2015 | SC | H 3114 | Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks | Bill Passed - House (71 - 22) |
June 4, 2014 | SC | H 4701 | 2014-2015 Budget | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (85 - 28) |
April 30, 2014 | SC | H 3435 | Amends Sex Education Curriculum | Bill Passed - House (51 - 49) |
April 2, 2014 | SC | H 4803 | Authorizes Individuals with Epilepsy to Use Oil Derived from Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (90 - 24) |
March 20, 2014 | SC | H 4223 | Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks | Bill Passed - House (81 - 22) |
Jan. 23, 2014 | SC | SB 308 | Authorizes Carrying Concealed Weapons into Businesses that Serve Alcohol | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (90 - 18) |
Jan. 15, 2014 | SC | H 3147 | Expands Workers' Compensation for Certain Injuries to Law Enforcement Officers | Bill Passed - House (69 - 45) |
June 26, 2012 | SC | H 4497 | Authorizes Information On and Access to the HPV Vaccine | Veto Override Failed - House (54 - 47) |
March 29, 2012 | SC | H 4894 | Authorizes Income Tax Credit for Tuition Payments | Bill Passed - House (62 - 38) |
March 28, 2012 | SC | SB 1227 | Prohibits Camping on State House Grounds | Bill Passed - House (85 - 22) |
March 21, 2012 | SC | HB 4967 | Amends the South Carolina Retirement System | Bill Passed - House (86 - 27) |
June 22, 2011 | SC | H 3700 | 2011-2012 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 54) |
June 14, 2011 | SC | H 3992 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (83 - 25) |
May 25, 2011 | SC | S 20 | Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (65 - 39) |
May 25, 2011 | SC | H 3407 | Establishing a School Voucher Program | Bill Tabled - House (60 - 59) |
April 28, 2011 | SC | Amdt 46 | Educational Television Commission Amendment to 2011-2012 Budget | Amendment Adopted - House (25 - 18) |
April 27, 2011 | SC | Amendment No. 1 | Distribution Facilities and the Sales Tax | Amendment Rejected - House (47 - 71) |
April 26, 2011 | SC | H 3003 | Voter ID | Conference Report Adopted - House (71 - 36) |
April 5, 2011 | SC | S 434 | Prohibiting DHHS From Reducing Provider Rates | Joint Resolution Passed - House (63 - 44) |
March 29, 2011 | SC | H 3408 | Freedom of Conscience Act | Bill Passed - House (69 - 41) |
March 15, 2011 | SC | Amdt 71 | Repeals Funding for the 2012 Presidential Preference Primary | Amendment Rejected - House (46 - 69) |
March 15, 2011 | SC | H 3700 | 2011-2012 Budget | Bill Passed - House (77 - 42) |
Feb. 23, 2011 | SC | H 3241 | Funding for Charter Schools | Bill Passed - House (85 - 32) |
Feb. 16, 2011 | SC | H 3507 | Call For Constitutional Convention | Resolution Passed - House (72 - 44) |
Jan. 26, 2011 | SC | H 3003 | Voter ID | Bill Passed - House (74 - 45) |
June 3, 2010 | SC | H 4657 | 2010-2011 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 54) |
May 12, 2010 | SC | H 3584 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Veto Override Passed - House (90 - 29) |
March 10, 2010 | SC | H 3305 | Requiring Secret Ballot Elections | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (106 - 12) |
Feb. 24, 2010 | SC | S 191 | Authorizing Warrantless Searches and Seizures of Probationers and Parolees | Motion Agreed - House (81 - 26) |