S 337 — Blue Catfish
Last action — Act No. 120
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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 12, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 15, 2026.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Enacted
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 2 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
This bill amends fish possession laws regarding blue catfish in the Pee Dee River.
The bill updates South Carolina's laws on blue catfish by specifically mentioning the Pee Dee River. This change clarifies regulations related to the possession of this species in that particular area.
What this means for you
- Environment: This change could impact local fish populations and fishing practices in the Pee Dee River.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-13-640, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF BLUE CATFISH, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO A SECTION OF THE PEE DEE RIVER. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent version of Bill S 337 includes some additional lines that clarify its provisions, while a few earlier lines have been removed. These changes are meant to improve understanding and streamline the bill’s main objectives. This matters because clearer language can help ensure that the bill is more effectively implemented and followed by those it affects.
2025-2026 Bill 337 Text of Previous Version (Mar.(Feb.
05,12, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 337Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
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Action History
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Act No. 120
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Effective date 05/15/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 134
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Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
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Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
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Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-2
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Read second time
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Amended
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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Recommitted to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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Debate adjourned
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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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Scrivener's error corrected
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Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment 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 Mike Reichenbach · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 169 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 95 | 2 | 0 | 23 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 98 | 2 | 0 | 24 |
| % of votes cast | 79% | 2% | 0% | 19% |
How each member voted (124)
| 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 337 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-13-640, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF BLUE CATFISH, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO A SECTION OF THE PEE DEE RIVER. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 337?
- S 337 is sponsored by Senator Mike Reichenbach.
- What is the current status of S 337?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 12, 2025. Enacted.
- Where can I track S 337?
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