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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 5, 2025

H 4148: Constitutional amendment, healthcare

A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF RIGHTS UNDER THE STATE'S CONSTITUTION, BY ADDING SECTION 26 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDED AND PAID FOR BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a constitutional right to state-provided and state-paid healthcare, directly matching 'fund' and 'provide' support indicators with explicit language.95% confidence
Chris Hart (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 5, 2025

H 4149: Credit reporting, medical debt

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 37-5-120 SO AS TO PROHIBIT CREDITORS AND DEBT COLLECTORS FROM REPORTING CONSUMER DEBT OBTAINED FROM SERVICES RENDERED AT SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL FACILITIES, AND TO PROHIBIT CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES FROM INCLUDING SUCH DEBT ON A CONSUMER REPORT.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits medical debt reporting on credit reports, protecting patients from financial harm due to healthcare costs and aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare policies.95% confidence
Gil Gatch (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 5, 2025

H 4147: Credit Unions

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 34-26-290 SO AS TO REQUIRE CREDIT UNIONS TO POST ALL FEES AND CHARGES THAT MAY BE ASSESSED AGAINST A MEMBER.
Chris Hart (D)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 424: Charity care deduction

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1180 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR QUALIFIED CHARITY CARE PROVIDED BY A PHYSICIAN.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for physicians (wealthy), reducing government revenue per tax break indicator.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows tax deduction for physicians providing charity care, incentivizing expanded access to healthcare services for underserved populations.95% confidence
Tom Davis (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 423: Statewide assessments

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS FOUND TO BE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ARE ENTITLED TO TAKE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE AND MAY NOT BE REQUIRED TO TAKE ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS ASSESSMENTS OTHERWISE REQUIRED UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 1-1-698, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows ELL students to take assessments in native language, improving access and reducing testing barriers under Education Accountability Act.90% confidence
Overture Walker (D) Russell Ott (D)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 348: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, RELATING TO UNITS OF CREDIT, DESIGNATED AS

This bill is a procedural resolution approving existing regulations (Regulation Document 5310) for South Carolina's State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. It corrects a drafting error in the rules governing continuing education credit requirements for licensed engineers and land surveyors. The regulations do not change professional licensing standards but fix a technical error in how continuing education units are documented. This approval is required by state law before the regulations take effect.
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 350: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH, RELATING TO WORKER WALKAROUND REPRESENTATIVE DESIGNATION PROCESS, DESIGNATED AS

This bill approves existing regulations from South Carolina's Occupational Safety and Health (SC OSHA) regarding how workers can designate representatives to accompany safety inspectors during workplace walkarounds. It specifically approves Regulation Document Number 5338, which governs the process for workers to formally select a representative for safety inspections. The regulations directly affect workers and employers in South Carolina workplaces covered by OSHA safety standards. This is a procedural approval of drafted rules, not a new law.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentApproves regulations enabling workers to designate safety representatives during inspections, strengthening worker involvement in workplace safety processes.95% confidence
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 351: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, ADDICTION COUNSELORS AND PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS, RELATING TO LICENSING PROVISIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL COUSNELOR ASSOCIATE AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY ASSOCIATES, DESIGNATED AS

This bill (S.351) is a procedural resolution approving existing regulations (Regulation Document 5354) for the South Carolina Board of Examiners. It updates license requirements for Professional Counselor Associates and Marriage and Family Therapy Associates by amending educational standards (R.36-04) and continuing education rules (R.36-07) to align with Act 158 of 2024. These changes directly affect individuals seeking or holding associate-level licenses in counseling and therapy fields within South Carolina. The resolution does not create new law but formally adopts the Board’s proposed regulatory updates.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates licensing requirements for mental health professionals (counselors, therapists) to align with new law, strengthening regulatory framework for mental health services delivery.90% confidence
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 349: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, ADDICTION COUNSELORS AND PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS, RELATING TO BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, ADDICTION COUNSELORS AND PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS, DESIGNATED AS

This joint resolution (S. 349) approves existing regulations proposed by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation for licensing professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors, and psycho-educational specialists. It specifically approves Regulation Document Number 5334, which updates Chapter 36 of the licensing rules to align with current standards, particularly for psycho-educational specialists. The bill does not create new policy but formally ratifies previously drafted regulations submitted to the legislature. This procedural step is required under South Carolina law before the regulations take effect.
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 352: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY, RELATING TO LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS, DESIGNATED AS

This bill is a joint resolution approving existing regulations (Regulation Document 5307) by South Carolina's State Board of Cosmetology. It specifically approves rules governing licensure requirements for cosmetology professionals applying from other states. The resolution does not create new rules but formally approves the Board's previously drafted regulations. This affects out-of-state cosmetology applicants seeking to practice in South Carolina. The resolution requires Governor approval to take effect.
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