South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 165
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Senators Campsen, Graham and Sutton
Document Path: SFGF-0001BC25.docx
Introduced in the Senate on January 14, 2025
Introduced in the House on March 25, 2025
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2025 | Senate | Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 104) |
| 1/14/2025 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry (Senate Journal-page 104) |
| 2/19/2025 | Senate | Committee report: Favorable Fish, Game and Forestry (Senate Journal-page 12) |
| 3/19/2025 | Senate | Read second time (Senate Journal-page 11) |
| 3/19/2025 | Senate | Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 11) |
| 3/20/2025 | Senate | Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 4) |
| 3/25/2025 | House | Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 32) |
| 3/25/2025 | House | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs (House Journal-page 32) |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
February 19, 2025
S. 165
Introduced by Senators Campsen and Graham
S. Printed 2/19/25--S.
Read the first time January 14, 2025
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The committee on Senate Fish, Game and Forestry
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 165) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws so as to enact the "South Carolina Conservation Education Act"; and by adding Section 50-9-980 so as to establish the South, etc., respectfully
Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
GEORGE CAMPSEN for Committee.
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A bill
TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION EDUCATION ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-980 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION EDUCATION FUND AND THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH REVENUES IN THE FUND MAY BE EXPENDED.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the "South Carolina Conservation Education Act".
SECTION 2. Article 9, Chapter 9, Title 50 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 50-9-980. (A) The South Carolina Conservation Education Fund is established for the purpose of connecting youth with nature through classroom and outdoor natural resource conservation education.
(B) The fund is eligible to receive appropriations of state general funds, federal funds, local government funds, donations, gifts, and grants.
(C) Revenues for the fund must be remitted to the State Treasurer and credited to an account that is separate and distinct from the general fund. Balances in the fund must be retained and carried forward annually and interest earned on balances in the fund must be credited to the fund.
(D) Revenues from the fund must only be used by the department for the purpose of connecting youth with nature through classroom and outdoor natural resource conservation education programs approved by the department, to include, but is not limited to:
(1) funding for natural resource conservation education classes and programs approved by the department; and
(2) funding for youth to attend outdoor natural resource conservation education programs approved by the department.
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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