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A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-485 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE WORKFORCE READINESS GOAL; BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE REMEDIATION IN COURSES IN LITERACY AND MATHEMATICS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS SEEKING POST-SECONDARY STUDIES BUT LACKING REQUISITE ACADEMIC PREPARATION, TO PROVIDE THIS COURSEWORK MAY BE USED TO MEET HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM; BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS SHALL COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID BEFORE GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS, TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE PROVISIONS, AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE BEGINNING WITH THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-26-35, RELATING TO EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM EVALUATIONS AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATOR PREPARATION REPORT CARD, SO AS TO TRANSFER PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING THESE EVALUATIONS AND PRODUCING THIS REPORT CARD TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE SHALL MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE FREE ONLINE ACCESS TO INFORMATION REGARDING THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF COLLEGE MAJORS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADING PRACTICES, TO CONDITION ELIGIBILITY FOR CREDIT RECOVERY AND CONTENT RECOVERY ON COMPLETION OF REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS, TO LIMIT THE USE OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS IN CALCULATING FINAL COURSE GRADES, TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT THROUGH WITHHOLDING OF STATE AID TO CLASSROOM FUNDS, TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM GRADING POLICY, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDED REVISIONS.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 31 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58 SO AS TO PERMIT CERTAIN ITEMS SOLD TO OR USED BY INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS TO BE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND EXPRESS SINCERE GRATITUDE TO THE OUTSTANDING STUDENT INTERNS WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO SERVING THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE'S UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THE FINE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ITS CAREER/TECHNICAL STUDENTS AT THE 2025 SKILLSUSA CHAMPIONSHIPS AND TO WISH THE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR INSTRUCTORS MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE GREENVILLE GARDEN CLUB UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH THE CLUB AND ITS MEMBERS MANY MORE YEARS OF CONTINUED SUCCESS.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2930, RELATING TO OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLES WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SO AS TO AMEND THE PENALTY PROVISIONS TO PERMIT SENTENCES OF BOTH FINES AND INCARCERATION AND TO REQUIRE CONVICTED PERSONS TO ATTEND DUI VICTIM IMPACT PANELS; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2933, RELATING TO DRIVING WITH UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATIONS, SO AS TO PERMIT SENTENCES OF BOTH FINES AND INCARCERATION AND TO REQUIRE CONVICTED PERSONS TO ATTEND DUI VICTIM IMPACT PANELS; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2941, RELATING TO IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES NOTHING IN THE SECTION REQUIRES INSTALLATION OF IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES PRIOR TO CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2945, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FELONY DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF FELONY DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE SECOND DEGREE, ESTABLISH PENALTIES, AND DEFINE THE TERM "MODERATE BODILY INJURY""; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2947

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CONTINUING LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION CREDITS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-61-80, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM MUST INCLUDE COURSES IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-45-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL THERAPISTS MAY CERTIFY THAT AN INDIVIDUAL IS HANDICAPPED AND DECLARE THAT THE HANDICAP IS TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S APPLICATION FOR A HANDICAPPED PLACARD.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 42-15-90, RELATING TO FEES OF ATTORNEYS AND PHYSICIANS AND HOSPITAL CHARGES APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH MEDICAL FEE SCHEDULES AND RELATED SYSTEMS.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 43-7-60 AND 43-7-70, RELATING TO PROVIDER AND RECIPIENT MEDICAID FRAUD, SO AS TO CREATE TIERED CRIMINAL PENALTIES CORRELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF FRAUD, TO REQUIRE RESTITUTION, TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S USE OF CONSENT AGREEMENTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-90, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF SECTIONS 43-7-60 TO 43-7-80, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS AND INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-210, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A "SELF-ADMINISTERED HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVE"" IN THE PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT

Creating the crime of conspiracy to deny medical treatment to victim of sexual offense

Revise the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists

An Act relating to medical care for major emergencies.

An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

A bill for an act relating to state government; modifying provisions relating to human services continuity of care, aging and disability services, behavioral health services, long-term care facility regulation, and Direct Care and Treatment; requiring reports; establishing working groups; providing for civil penalties; permitting retrieval fee for records; providing for transfers and cancellation of money; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 15.43, subdivision 3; 144.0724, by adding a subdivision; 144.121, subdivision 9; 144.1503, subdivision 7; 144.292, subdivision 6; 144A.04, by adding subdivisions; 144A.291, subdivision 2; 144A.471, subdivision 9; 144G.09, subdivision 2; 144G.15; 144G.16, by adding a subdivision; 144G.195, subdivision 1; 144G.31, subdivision 7; 144G.40, by adding a subdivision; 144G.41, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 144G.45, subdivision 3; 144G.61, subdivision 2; 144G.63, subdivisions 2, 5, by adding a subdivision; 245A.04, subdivisions 2, 2a; 245A.042, by adding a subdivision; 246.54, subdivision 2; 254A.03, subdivision 2; 254B.17; 256.01, subdivision 21; 256B.04, subdivision 23, by adding a subdivision; 256B.0625, by adding a subdivision; 256B.064, subdivision 2; 256B.0761, subdivision 2; 256B.0911, subdivision 26; 256B.092, subdivision 5; 256B.49, subdivision 11; 256S.205, subdivision 1; 297E.02, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 144.0724, subdivision 2; 144.121, subdivision 1a; 144A.474, subdivision 11; 144A.4799, subdivision 1; 144G.19, subdivision 5; 145D.40, by adding a subdivision; 145D.41, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 254B.02, subdivision 5; 254B.03, subdivision 4; 254B.0503, subdivision 1; 254B.0509, subdivision 2; 256.4792, subdivisions 1, 7, by adding a subdivision; 256B.0625, subdivisions 17, 18i; 256B.0911, subdivision 14; 256B.092, subdivision 3b; 256B.49, subdivision 17a; 256B.4914, subdivision 8; 256I.04, subdivision 2a; 256S.205, subdivision 2; Laws 2023, chapter 61, article 1, sections 61, subdivision 4, as amended; 67, subdivision 3, as amended; article 9, section 2, subdivision 5, as amended; Laws 2024, chapter 125, article 1, section 47; article 8, section 2, subdivisions 4, 14, as amended, 20; Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 3, article 8, section 43; article 20, section 19, subdivision 1; article 21, section 3, subdivision 2; Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 9, article 2, section 58, subdivision 9; article 4, sections 2; 23; 38; 39; 40; 41; 42; 43; 44; 50; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 144A; 144G; 145D; 256B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 144A.04, subdivision 7; 256B.055, subdivision 14; 256B.0921; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 256B.4907, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 256S.205, subdivision 7; Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 9, article 5, section 86, as amended; Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 7, article 13, sections 73, as amended; 75, subdivision 1, as amended.

Measures to Improve Black Maternal Health Equity