S 101 — Firefighter registration requirements
Last action — Act No. 32
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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 December 11, 2024. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 12, 2025.
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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 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-80-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "FIRE DEPARTMENT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-80-40, RELATING TO FIREFIGHTER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CLARIFICATION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-80-50, RELATING TO FIREFIGHTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED FOR DOCUMENTATION MUST BE ISSUED BY THIS STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
26 added · 17 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill S 101 introduce new provisions allowing municipalities that do not currently have an operating millage as of January 1, 2025, or those that are newly incorporated after that date, to impose an operating millage to help cover their general fund expenses. This is significant because it gives these municipalities more financial flexibility to raise necessary funds, potentially improving local services and infrastructure. Additionally, the bill clarifies the registration requirements for firefighters, ensuring that the State Fire Marshal collects essential information while streamlining the process, which can enhance the overall efficiency of firefighter registration.
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SECTION 1. Section 40-80-506-1-320(A) of the S.C.
Code is amended toby read:adding:
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Action History
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Act No. 32
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Effective date 05/12/25
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 50
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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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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Amended
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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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-37 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 Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Senator Michael W. Gambrell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 105 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 109 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (122)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (45)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 101 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-80-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS EMPLOYMENT AND REGISTRATION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "FIRE DEPARTMENT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-80-40, RELATING TO FIREFIGHTER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CLARIFICATION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-80-50, RELATING TO FIREFIGHTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED FOR DOCUMENTATION MUST BE ISSUED BY THIS STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 101?
- S 101 is sponsored by Senator Michael W. Gambrell.
- What is the current status of S 101?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 11, 2024. Enacted.
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