S 296 — Golf carts
Last action — Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill allows certain municipalities to permit golf cart operation at night with proper lighting.
This bill amends existing laws to enable municipalities of a certain size and population to adopt ordinances for nighttime golf cart operation. Golf carts must be equipped with working headlights and rear lights to be allowed on highways after dark.
What this means for you
- Small Business: This could benefit businesses that may see increased traffic from golf cart users during nighttime hours.
Summary
A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-2-105 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES' ISSUANCE OF GOLF CART PERMITS AND THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY OF A CERTAIN SIZE AND POPULATION MAY ADOPT AN ORDINANCE THAT ALLOWS FOR THE OPERATION DURING NON-DAYLIGHT HOURS OF GOLF CARTS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH WORKING HEADLIGHTS AND REAR LIGHTS.
Bill Text
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Read S 296 on the official South Carolina source →Action History
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Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-1
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Read second time
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable Transportation
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Senator Wes Climer · Primary
- Senator Michael Johnson · Primary
- Mike Fanning · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (3)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (167)
167 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 43 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 43 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 2% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 296 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-2-105 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES' ISSUANCE OF GOLF CART PERMITS AND THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY OF A CERTAIN SIZE AND POPULATION MAY ADOPT AN ORDINANCE THAT ALLOWS FOR THE OPERATION DURING NON-DAYLIGHT HOURS OF GOLF CARTS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH WORKING HEADLIGHTS AND REAR LIGHTS.
- Who sponsors S 296?
- S 296 is sponsored by Senator Wes Climer, Senator Michael Johnson, and Fanning, Mike.
- What is the current status of S 296?
- This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track S 296?
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