A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF TO FILE AN ACTION ...
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S 1128 — A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF TO FILE AN ACTION IN CIRCUIT COURT TO REQUIRE THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS OR WITNESSES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES IF AN ENTITY HAS PROVIDED GOODS OR SERVICES TO A UTILITY FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OR OPERATION OF A FACILITY THAT HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A PROCEEDING CONCERNING THE BASE LOAD REVIEW ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ONLY RELIEF THE COURT MAY ORDER IS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, REQUIRING THE APPEARANCE OF WITNESSES, ALLOWING THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF TO TAKE DEPOSITIONS, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF; TO REQUIRE THE ACTION TO BE HEARD AS AND DECIDED AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS CONSISTENT WITH DUE PROCESS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A COURT ORDER ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS JOINT RESOLUTION.
Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
This resolution allows the Executive Director of the Office of Regulatory Staff to take legal action in circuit court to obtain documents or witnesses from entities that have provided goods or services to a utility involved in certain legal proceedings. The court can only order the production of documents, require witnesses to appear, or allow depositions, and any court proceedings must be handled quickly while ensuring due process.
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Read S 1128 on the official South Carolina source →Action History
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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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-37 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Brad Hutto · Primary
- Senator Luke A. Rankin · Primary
- Senator Wes Climer · Primary
- Senator A. Shane Massey · Primary
- Senator Ronnie A. Sabb · Primary
- Senator Michael W. Gambrell · Primary
- McElveen, J. Thomas, III · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (163)
163 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 163 →"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 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (42)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 1128 do?
- This resolution allows the Executive Director of the Office of Regulatory Staff to take legal action in circuit court to obtain documents or witnesses from entities that have provided goods or services to a utility involved in certain legal proceedings. The court can only order the production of documents, require witnesses to appear, or allow depositions, and any court proceedings must be handled quickly while ensuring due process.
- Who sponsors S 1128?
- S 1128 is sponsored by Senator Brad Hutto, Senator Luke A. Rankin, Senator Wes Climer, Senator A. Shane Massey, Senator Ronnie A. Sabb, Senator Michael W. Gambrell, and McElveen, J. Thomas, III.
- What is the current status of S 1128?
- This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track S 1128?
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