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H 3944 — Motor Vehicles
Last action — Referred to Committee on Transportation
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 11, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
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Passed House
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2 sponsors
2 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
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-4160, RELATING TO WEIGHING VEHICLES AND THEIR LOADS, UNLOADING THEIR EXCESS WEIGHT, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM WEIGHTS FOR ELECTRIC BATTERY POWERED MOTOR VEHICLES.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 29 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill H 3944 adds a new clause stating that an existing exception related to vehicle weight regulations will expire on July 1, 2030. This change matters because it establishes a clear deadline for when these exceptions will no longer be applicable, potentially leading to more consistent enforcement of vehicle weight limits in South Carolina. By setting a specific date for the expiration, lawmakers are emphasizing the need to address vehicle load regulations more rigorously in the future.
2025-2026 Bill 3944 Text of Previous Version (Apr.(Feb.
09,11, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3944Indicates 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 Aprilbill 9, 2025TO AMEND H.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-4160, RELATING TO WEIGHING VEHICLES AND THEIR LOADS, UNLOADING THEIR EXCESS WEIGHT, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM WEIGHTS FOR ELECTRIC BATTERY POWERED MOTOR VEHICLES.
3944 Introduced by Reps.
Erickson and Vaughan S.
Printed 4/9/25--H.
Read the first time February 11, 2025 ________ The committee on House Education and Public Works To whom was referred a Bill (H.
3944) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 56-5-4160, relating to weighing vehicles and their loads, unloading their excess weight, and penalties, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, Section 56-5-4160, by adding a subsection to read:
(O) The exception provided in subsection (N) shall expire on July 1, 2030.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
SHANNON ERICKSON for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-4160, RELATING TO WEIGHING VEHICLES AND THEIR LOADS, UNLOADING THEIR EXCESS WEIGHT, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM WEIGHTS FOR ELECTRIC BATTERY POWERED MOTOR VEHICLES.
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Action History
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to Senate
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Roll call Yeas-87 Nays-23
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Read second time
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Amended
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
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Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Representative Shannon S. Erickson · Primary
- Representative David Vaughan · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on · 23 voted No
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 84 | 22 | 0 | 13 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 87 | 23 | 0 | 13 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 19% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (123)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 3944 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-4160, RELATING TO WEIGHING VEHICLES AND THEIR LOADS, UNLOADING THEIR EXCESS WEIGHT, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM WEIGHTS FOR ELECTRIC BATTERY POWERED MOTOR VEHICLES.
- Who sponsors H 3944?
- H 3944 is sponsored by Representative Shannon S. Erickson and Representative David Vaughan.
- What is the current status of H 3944?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 11, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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