South Carolina General Assembly
125th Session, 2023-2024
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S. 903
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Senator Campsen
Document Path: SFGF-0019BC24.docx
Introduced in the Senate on January 9, 2024
Introduced in the House on February 27, 2024
Currently residing in the Senate
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2024 | Senate | Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 76) |
| 1/9/2024 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry (Senate Journal-page 76) |
| 2/8/2024 | Senate | Committee report: Favorable Fish, Game and Forestry (Senate Journal-page 5) |
| 2/14/2024 | Senate | Read second time (Senate Journal-page 25) |
| 2/21/2024 | Senate | Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 31) |
| 2/21/2024 | Senate | Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-3 (Senate Journal-page 31) |
| 2/27/2024 | House | Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 30) |
| 2/27/2024 | House | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs (House Journal-page 30) |
| 5/1/2024 | House | Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
01/09/2024
02/08/2024
05/01/2024
Committee Report
May 01, 2024
S. 903
Introduced by Senator Campsen
S. Printed 05/01/24--H.
Read the first time February 27, 2024
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The committee on House Agriculture, Natural Res. and Environmental Affairs
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 903) to amend Section 5 of Act 91 of 2021, relating to flounder catch limits, so as to repeal the sunset clause, etc., respectfully
Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding appropriately numbered SECTIONS to read:
SECTION X. The Department of Natural Resources shall furnish a written report to the General Assembly on South Carolina's stock of flounder by December 31, 2028. The report must provide future projections.
SECTION X. Chapter 1, Title 50 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 50-11-785. (A) It is unlawful to intentionally remove or destroy an electronic collar or other electronic device placed on a dog by its owner.
(B) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be:
(1) fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than ten days for a first offense; or
(2) fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days for a second or subsequent offense.
(C) The provisions of this section do not apply when an electronic collar or other electronic tracking device placed on a dog by its owner is removed or destroyed for the reasonable administration of medical assistance given to the dog.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
WILLIAM "BILL" HIXON for Committee.
A bill
TO AMEND SECTION 5 OF ACT 91 OF 2021, RELATING TO FLOUNDER CATCH LIMITS, SO AS TO REPEAL THE SUNSET CLAUSE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. SECTION 5 of Act 91 of 2021 is repealed.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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