Current Status Bill Number:621 Type of Legislation:General Bill GB Introducing Body:Senate Introduced Date:19970408 Primary Sponsor:Wilson All Sponsors:Wilson Drafted Document Number:kgh\15071cm.97 Companion Bill Number:3011 Residing Body:House Current Committee:Education and Public Works Committee 21 HEPW Subject:Motor vehicle license plates when over thirty years old may bear model year of vehicle on
Body Date Action Description Com Leg Involved
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House 19980211 Introduced, read first time, 21 HEPW
referred to Committee
Senate 19980210 Read third time, sent to House
Senate 19980206 Read second time
Senate 19980205 Unanimous consent for second
and third reading on the next two
consecutive Legislative days
Senate 19980205 Committee report: Favorable 15 ST
Senate 19970408 Introduced, read first time, 15 ST
referred to Committee
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COMMITTEE REPORT
February 5, 1998
S. 621
S. Printed 2/5/98--S.
Read the first time April 8, 1997.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 621), to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 56-3-117 so as to provide that a motor vehicle over thirty years old may bear a South Carolina license plate of the model year of the vehicle, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
JOHN C. LAND, III, for Committee.
ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES IS:
The Department of Public Safety has indicated there would be no impact to the General Fund of the State.
Approved By:
Frank A. Rainwater
Office of State Budget
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-117 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE OVER THIRTY YEARS OLD MAY BEAR A SOUTH CAROLINA LICENSE PLATE OF THE MODEL YEAR OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 56-3-117. A motor vehicle over thirty years old and used for general transportation may bear the license plate of the vehicle's model year instead of its current registration plate, if the current registration plate is maintained within the motor vehicle and produced upon request of a law enforcement officer."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.