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Clerk of the Senate

   ADOPTION NO. _____

BILL NO: H.5126  (Reference is to Printer's Date 04/21/26-S.)

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 Senators DAVIS and YOUNG propose the following amendment (SM NUCLEAR ADVISORY):

 Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 50, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, Proviso 50.27, page 421, lines 22-24, by amending the proviso to read:

/ (CMRC: Nuclear Advisory Council Operating Expenses) From the funds appropriated to the Department of Commerce in this act, the department shall provide, subject to the approval of the Director of the Department of Commerce, an amount not to exceed one million dollars to pay expenses reasonably incurred by the Governor's Nuclear Advisory Council in the discharge of the duties and responsibilities imposed on the council pursuant to the South Carolina Energy Security Act, Act 41 of 2025. Allowable expenses include, but are not limited to, costs associated with conducting studies and analyses, retaining technical and professional consultants, convening meetings, and carrying out any other activities necessary or appropriate to fulfill the council's statutory obligations. Funds provided pursuant to this provision shall be subject to the same accountability and reporting requirements applicable to other appropriated funds administered by the Department of Commerce. / 

 Renumber sections to conform.

 Amend sections, totals and title to conform.