S 345 — Baiting Wild Turkeys
Last action — Act No. 21
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 08, 2025.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-510, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST BAITING WILD TURKEYS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PERSONS WHO ARE TWO HUNDRED YARDS OR MORE FROM A BAITED AREA MANAGED FOR THE RESTORATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF WILD BOBWHITE QUAIL. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
7 added · 33 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill S 345 modifies the existing law regarding the baiting of wild turkeys. It now allows certain individuals who are at least 200 yards away from a baited area that is used for the restoration of wild bobwhite quail to be exempt from this prohibition. This change matters because it supports wildlife management efforts while giving some flexibility to those involved in quail restoration, potentially benefiting both wildlife populations and local hunters.
2025-2026 Bill 345 Text of Previous Version (Mar.(Feb.
05,13, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 345Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Marchbill 5, 2025TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-510, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST BAITING WILD TURKEYS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PERSONS WHO ARE TWO HUNDRED YARDS OR MORE FROM A BAITED AREA MANAGED FOR THE RESTORATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF WILD BOBWHITE QUAIL.
345 Introduced by Senators Campsen and Goldfinch S.
Printed 3/5/25--S.
Read the first time February 13, 2025 ________ The committee on Senate Fish, Game and Forestry To whom was referred a Bill (S.
345) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 50-11-510, relating to the prohibition against baiting wild turkeys, so as to exempt certain persons, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
GEORGE CAMPSEN for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-510, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST BAITING WILD TURKEYS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PERSONS WHO ARE TWO HUNDRED YARDS OR MORE FROM A BAITED AREA MANAGED FOR THE RESTORATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF WILD BOBWHITE QUAIL.
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Action History
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Act No. 21
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Effective date 05/08/25
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 37
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Read third time and enrolled
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-103 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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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-41 Nays-0
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Amended
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Committee report: Favorable Fish, Game and Forestry
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Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III · Primary
- Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (168)
168 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 98 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 102 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| % of votes cast | 84% | 0% | 0% | 16% |
How each member voted (122)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 41 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 345 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-510, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST BAITING WILD TURKEYS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PERSONS WHO ARE TWO HUNDRED YARDS OR MORE FROM A BAITED AREA MANAGED FOR THE RESTORATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF WILD BOBWHITE QUAIL. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 345?
- S 345 is sponsored by Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III and Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch.
- What is the current status of S 345?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2025. Enacted.
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