Month: May 2017

THIS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA
In accordance with state law, the South Carolina General Assembly adjourned sine die at 5 o’clock pm on Thursday, May 11.

The Sine Die Resolution (S.692) which was adopted by both the House and the Senate enables the General Assembly to return after sine die adjournment to work on the state budget, conference committee reports, and other items agreed on by both bodies. The dates for the General Assembly’s return are May 23-25.

Since this is the first year of a two year session, bills that did not pass this session will retain their current status and be carried over to the 2018 legislative session.

The House adjourned debate on H.3722, a $498M Capital Projects Bond Bill until January 2018. The bill currently includes projects listed below for Clemson University:
–      Daniel Hall Renovation      $10 million
–      Martin Hall Renovation      $15 million

The conference report on the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act (H.3516) was passed by the House and Senate and sent to Governor McMaster, who vetoed the bill. The House and Senate overrode the governor’s veto on Wednesday.

BUDGET
The Appropriations Bill (H.3720) is now in a conference committee which will negotiate the differences in the House and Senate versions.  The Conference Committee began their work last week and will continue this week.

Members of the budget conference committee are Representatives Brian White (R-Anderson), Mike Pitts (R-Laurens), and Leon Stavrinakis (D-Charleston) and Senators Hugh Leatherman (R-Florence), Nikki Setzler (D-Lexington) and Sean Bennett (R-Dorchester).

Detailed information on Clemson’s 2017 state legislative and budget priorities for FY 2017-18 may be found at these links:

Clemson Education and General (E&G) Priorities
Clemson Public Service and Agriculture (PSA) Priorities

BILLS OF INTEREST
The Clemson University Governmental Affairs office is monitoring several bills that have potential impact on Clemson.  A complete listing of these bills may be found here.  Click on the bill number for a description of the legislation, along with the bill’s current status.

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THIS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA
There are 3 legislative days left in the session. By law, the General Assembly must adjourn sine die at 5 o’clock on Thursday, May 11 but may return to finish work on the budget or other items agreed upon by both bodies. Since this is the first year of a two-year session, bills that did not pass this session will retain their current status and be carried over to the 2018 legislative session.

H.3722, a $498M Capital Projects Bond Bill is in interrupted debate in the House. The bill currently includes projects listed below for Clemson University:
–      Daniel Hall Renovation      $10 million
–      Martin Hall Renovation      $15 million

THANK YOU for the calls you have made to your House members in support of the Bond Bill. You are making a positive difference in the direction of this legislation.

On Friday, the Conference Committee on H.3516 (South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act) arrived at a compromise in the House and Senate versions of the bill. The Senate will convene this afternoon to vote on the conference report.

BUDGET
The Appropriations Bill (H.3720) is now in a conference committee which will negotiate the differences in the House and Senate versions.  The Conference Committee will begin work on the budget tomorrow morning.

Members of the budget conference committee are Representatives Brian White (R-Anderson), Mike Pitts (R-Laurens), and Leon Stavrinakis (D-Charleston) and Senators Hugh Leatherman (R-Florence), Nikki Setzler (D-Lexington) and Sean Bennett (R-Dorchester).

Detailed information on Clemson’s 2017 state legislative and budget priorities for FY 2017-18 may be found at these links:

Clemson Education and General (E&G) Priorities
Clemson Public Service and Agriculture (PSA) Priorities

BILLS OF INTEREST
The Clemson University Governmental Affairs office is monitoring several bills that have potential impact on Clemson.  A complete listing of these bills may be found here.  Click on the bill number for a description of the legislation, along with the bill’s current status.

FYI
Please follow CU at the Capitol on Twitter.

THIS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA
There are 6 legislative days left in the session. By law, the General Assembly must adjourn sine die at 5 o’clock on Thursday, May 11 but may return to finish work on the budget or other items agreed upon by both bodies. Since this is the first year of a two-year session, bills that did not pass this session will retain their current status and be carried over to the 2018 legislative session

H.3722, a $498M Capital Projects Bond Bill is in interrupted debate in the House. The bill currently includes projects listed below for Clemson University: –      Daniel Hall Renovation      $10 million
–      Martin Hall Renovation      $15 million

THANK YOU for the calls you have made to your House members in support of the Bond Bill. You are making a positive difference in the direction of this legislation.

H.3516 (South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act) was passed by the Senate and returned to the House. A conference committee will be named to negotiate the differences in the House and Senate versions.

BUDGET
The House amended the budget and returned it to the Senate which voted to non-concur in the House amendments. A conference committee will be named to negotiate the differences in the House and Senate versions.

Detailed information on Clemson’s 2017 state legislative and budget priorities for FY 2017-18 may be found at these links:

Clemson Education and General (E&G) Priorities
Clemson Public Service and Agriculture (PSA) Priorities

BILLS OF INTEREST
The Clemson University Governmental Affairs office is monitoring several bills that have potential impact on Clemson.  A complete listing of these bills may be found here.  Click on the bill number for a description of the legislation, along with the bill’s current status.

FYI
Please follow CU at the Capitol on Twitter.