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H 3929 — Department of Corrections canteens
Last action — Referred to Committee on Corrections and Penology
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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 06, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
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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 ADDING SECTION 24-3-990 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY MAINTAIN CANTEENS AT ALL PRISONS OR INSTITUTIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION THAT MUST BE SUBJECT TO AUDITS BIENNIALLY.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
21 added · 69 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of Bill H 3929 allows the South Carolina Department of Corrections to maintain canteens in all prisons, ensuring they are audited every two years. Additionally, it now requires that a statement of operations for these canteens be prepared at the end of each fiscal year, with audit reports made available to both the canteen and incarcerated individuals. These changes are important because they aim to improve transparency and accountability in how the canteen operations are managed, which could enhance the welfare of inmates by providing them with access to necessary items and oversight of the funds involved.
2025-2026 Bill 3929 Text of Previous Version (Apr.(Feb.
30,06, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3929Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Committee Report April 30, 2025 H. A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-990 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY MAINTAIN CANTEENS AT ALL PRISONS OR INSTITUTIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION THAT MUST BE SUBJECT TO AUDITS BIENNIALLY.
3929 Introduced by Reps.
King and J.
L.
Johnson S.
Printed 4/30/25--H.
Read the first time February 6, 2025 ________ The committee on House Judiciary To whom was referred a Bill (H.
3929) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 24-3-990 so as to provide the Department of Corrections may maintain canteens at all prisons or institutions, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
W.
NEWTON for Committee.
statement of estimated fiscal impact Explanation of Fiscal Impact State Expenditure This bill provides that Corrections may maintain canteens at all prisons or institutions under its jurisdiction. These canteens will offer to incarcerated persons the sale of such items as toiletries, snacks, notions, and other sundries. Corrections must provide staffing for each canteen and must limit prices to no more than a 20 percent markup over what is paid to the vendor of the commodities to be sold. Currently, the revenue that is generated by the canteen division is kept by Corrections in a separate earmarked fund. The bill also requires each prison or institution with a canteen to prepare an annual statement of operations. In addition, the bill requires the LAC to conduct a biennial audit of canteen operations.
Corrections and the LAC report this bill will have no expenditure impact because any increase in workload will be managed with existing staff and appropriations.
State Revenue Corrections reports that it currently operates canteens across facilities statewide. The markup on the commodities sold at the canteens is 45 percent. The revenue from the canteens must cover all operating costs, as the canteen program is completely a revenue-funded enterprise. This bill caps the markup at a maximum of 20 percent, which would result in an estimated revenue loss of $921,000 annually for Corrections. Per Proviso 65.1 of the FY 2024-25 appropriations act, the canteen program must be treated as an enterprise fund within the agency and cannot be subsidized by state-appropriated funds.
Frank A.
Rainwater, Executive Director Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office _______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-990 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY MAINTAIN CANTEENS AT ALL PRISONS OR INSTITUTIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION THAT MUST BE SUBJECT TO AUDITS BIENNIALLY.
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Action History
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Referred to Committee on Corrections and Penology
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to Senate
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Representative John Richard C. King · Primary
- J.L. Johnson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Representative John Richard C. King
- J.L. Johnson
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (168)
168 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 168 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 108 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 112 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (123)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 3929 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-990 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY MAINTAIN CANTEENS AT ALL PRISONS OR INSTITUTIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION THAT MUST BE SUBJECT TO AUDITS BIENNIALLY.
- Who sponsors H 3929?
- H 3929 is sponsored by Representative John Richard C. King and J.L. Johnson.
- What is the current status of H 3929?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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