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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 6, 2021 | SC | H 3094 | Authorizes Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Open Carry Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 16) |
| 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 | S 177 | Prohibits Business from Firing Employees if they Don't Get Vaccinated | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7) |
| April 8, 2021 | SC | H 3620 | Increases Penalties for Hate Crimes | Bill Passed - House (71 - 28) |
| April 8, 2021 | SC | S 685 | Authorizes College Athletes to be Paid for the Use of their Likeness | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 21) |
| April 7, 2021 | SC | H 3096 | Authorizes the Permitless Carry of Firearms | Bill Passed - House (69 - 47) |
| 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 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) |
| 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) |
| 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. 28, 2021 | SC | S 0001 | Prohibits Abortion After Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 13) |
| Jan. 26, 2021 | SC | H 3194 | Authorizes the Sale of Santee Cooper | Bill Passed - House (89 - 26) |
| Sept. 23, 2020 | SC | H 3780 | Expands Internet Access to Rural Communities | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| 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) |
| 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 | S 635 | Expands Access to Absentee Voting | Conference Report Adopted - House (108 - 0) |
| May 12, 2020 | SC | H 3411 | Establishes Allocations of Federal COVID-19 Appropriations to the State | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 8) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Jan. 29, 2019 | SC | S 176 | Authorizes Death Penalty by Firing Squad | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13) |
| 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 3864 | Amends Restrictions on Children's Car Seats | Bill Passed - House (75 - 28) |
| April 4, 2017 | SC | H 3809 | Requires Coverage for 12-Month Refills of Contraceptive Drugs | Bill Passed - House (64 - 38) |
| 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 31, 2016 | SC | S 1258 | Amends Structure and Funding of Department of Transportation | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 10) |
| May 17, 2016 | SC | H 3114 | Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks | Conference Report Adopted - House (79 - 29) |
| 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) |
| 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 - Senate (34 - 10) |
| 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) |
| March 19, 2014 | SC | H 3101 | Prohibits Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 | Bill Failed - Senate (9 - 33) |
| 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 - Senate (24 - 17) |
| 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) |
| May 11, 2011 | SC | H 3003 | Voter ID | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 16) |
| 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) |
| 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. 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) |
| Feb. 10, 2011 | SC | H 3003 | Voter ID | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 17) |
| 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 - Senate (22 - 16) |
| June 3, 2010 | SC | H 4657 | 2010-2011 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 54) |
| May 13, 2010 | SC | H 3584 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Veto Override Passed - Senate (33 - 13) |
| May 12, 2010 | SC | H 3584 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Veto Override Passed - House (90 - 29) |
| April 14, 2010 | SC | H 3584 | Cigarette Tax Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 12) |
| March 10, 2010 | SC | H 3305 | Requiring Secret Ballot Elections | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (106 - 12) |