S 487 — A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO DEER PROCESSORS AND DONATED DEER PROCESSING FEE RECOVERY, DESIGNATED AS
Last action — Referred to Committee on Regulations, Admin. Proc., AI and Cybersecurity
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✓Introduced
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
32 added · 15 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated bill now includes provisions allowing deer processors to process female deer donated by hunters and charge the processing fees to someone other than the donor. This change is important because it enables more flexibility in managing deer donations, making it easier for processors and increasing the likelihood that donated deer can be processed and utilized effectively. Additionally, the new regulation outlines guidelines for reporting these fee recoveries, ensuring transparency and accountability in the process.
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The regulations of the Department of Natural Resources, relating to Deer Processors and Donated Deer Processing Fee Recovery, designated as Regulation Document Number 5330, and submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the S.C.
SECTION 2. ThisThis joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
----XXX---- SUMMARY AS SUBMITTED BY PROMULGATING AGENCY.
The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on September 27, 2024.
----XX---- This web page was last updated on March 25, 2025 at 04:4312:29 PM
Action History
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Referred to Committee on Regulations, Admin. Proc., AI and Cybersecurity
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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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Read second time
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Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference
Sponsors
- Game and Forestry Senate Fish · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Senate Fish, Game and Forestry
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 41 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (44)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 487 do?
- , PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
- Who sponsors S 487?
- S 487 is sponsored by Senate Fish, Game and Forestry.
- What is the current status of S 487?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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