S 165 — South Carolina Conservation Education Act
Last action — Act No. 15
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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 January 14, 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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3 sponsors
3 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 ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION EDUCATION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-980 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION EDUCATION FUND AND THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH REVENUES IN THE FUND MAY BE EXPENDED. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
4 added · 23 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill S 165 introduces the South Carolina Conservation Education Fund, specifying the purposes for which the fund’s revenues can be used. This change is significant because it provides a clear framework for managing financial resources dedicated to conservation education in the state, potentially enhancing public awareness and involvement in conservation efforts. The previous version lacked this specific focus on the fund's purpose, which could lead to uncertainty about how the funds would be utilized.
2025-2026 Bill 165 Text of Previous Version (Feb.(Jan.
19,14, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 165Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Committee Report February 19, 2025 S. A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION EDUCATION ACT";
165 Introduced by Senators Campsen and Graham S.
Printed 2/19/25--S.
Read the first time January 14, 2025 ________ The committee on Senate Fish, Game and Forestry To whom was referred a Bill (S.
165) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws so as to enact the "South Carolina Conservation Education Act";
and by adding Section 50-9-980 so as to establish the South, 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 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION EDUCATION ACT";
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Action History
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Act No. 15
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Effective date 05/08/25
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 30
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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-92 Nays-11
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Read second time
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Requests for debate-Rep(s). Harris, Edgerton, Frank, Magnuson, Kilmartin, Beach, White, Cromer, Morgan
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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-42 Nays-0
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Read second time
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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 Jeffrey R. Graham · Primary
- Senator Ed Sutton · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on · 11 voted No
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (167)
167 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 167 →"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 | 88 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 91 | 11 | 0 | 20 |
| % of votes cast | 75% | 9% | 0% | 16% |
How each member voted (122)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 165 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION EDUCATION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-980 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION EDUCATION FUND AND THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH REVENUES IN THE FUND MAY BE EXPENDED. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 165?
- S 165 is sponsored by Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III, Senator Jeffrey R. Graham, and Senator Ed Sutton.
- What is the current status of S 165?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2025. Enacted.
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