South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 3544 — General Assembly Members and Governmental Athletic Clubs and Gyms

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY USE ATHLETIC CLUBS OR GYMNASIUMS OWNED BY A STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY, ENTITY, COMMISSION, OR INSTITUTION WITHOUT CHARGE.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

19 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill H 3544 has been amended to allow members of the South Carolina General Assembly to use athletic clubs or gymnasiums owned by state or local agencies free of charge. This change is significant because it provides additional benefits to legislators, potentially promoting health and wellness among lawmakers, while also raising questions about the use of public resources for personal fitness activities.

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Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY USE ATHLETIC CLUBS OR GYMNASIUMS OWNED BY A STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY, ENTITY, COMMISSION, OR INSTITUTION WITHOUT CHARGE.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Chapter 3, Title 2 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
      Section 2-3-240.
Members of the General Assembly may use athletic clubs or gymnasiums owned by a state or local agency, entity, commission, or institution without charge.
  SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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  3. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3544 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY USE ATHLETIC CLUBS OR GYMNASIUMS OWNED BY A STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY, ENTITY, COMMISSION, OR INSTITUTION WITHOUT CHARGE.
Who sponsors H 3544?
H 3544 is sponsored by Representative Robert Q. Williams.
What is the current status of H 3544?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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