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The committee also moved H 3251, which strikes an antiquated metric-education requirement enacted in 1977 tied to a now-obsolete program. Committee members characterized both measures as clean-up items and approved them without substantive debate. H 3250 and H 3251 were reported favorably by committee, each recorded as 15–0 with three members absent in committee roll calls.

Committee remarks emphasized that the measures remove outdated statutory language and do not create new programmatic obligations or new recurring costs. The committee chair thanked members for their work and closed the higher-education section of the agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Session April 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee reported favorably on two higher-education cleanup bills: one updates technical school library procedures to reflect modern shared systems; another removes an obsolete metric-education mandate enacted in 1977.","taxTitle","Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, South Carolina","taxId",17490,"location","South Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6089729,"Committee backs waivers allowing districts extra makeup days after inclement weather",330,1238000,1568000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2871923-58caa09dd3f4213fa2d69b2eaa54f9a3&start=1238&end=1568","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2871923-58caa09dd3f4213fa2d69b2eaa54f9a3/thumbnail_1238000.jpg","/articles/6089729/South-Carolina/Committee-backs-waivers-allowing-districts-extra-makeup-days-after-inclement-weather","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089729-c9410ff3d47e649917bebea587304b06/orig.mp4?Expires=1770948902&Signature=Z32Kd5y3RHYnzX-yORCHDWWSYs00RbFp6J6Uzd5-AvK4iYaonREjJlIJ2tHQK5slg0sbIJfdYze5cYo-uQ2eIAn09lMMbAMyUnKQdqMTQ8l9yTfcDFX1dsz2TgBMCtSGRJ4CLF1RsrjmENyhmbKnACH5zLn6ZDwIuD1iKQ1ZoLymuHVK4m~kGYUD0Mdw8KSjYvWMe2VBKnSYEcgzShgi5vfomBbggEj1ZzLyuWFOtqoSUunNHF~bnJqgoREWjbtn8anyq7V~puKSz9JZfoTmrRclvB8NBKzL-y1gsfaNMowTuWhBo3gREjvDmmASMZD00sBkN7rMJozZ8Cuum6~bhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A House committee advanced H3778, a bill that updates the state’s rules for making up missed school days due to inclement weather or other emergencies. Under the amended bill, a district must designate at least three days in its calendar to be used as makeup days; if those are exhausted, the local school board may waive up to three additional days. If further forgiveness is needed after those local waivers, the State Board of Education may waive up to three more days provided the district has followed required procedures.

The committee’s amendment adds a requirement that the district submit a plan proposing calendar adjustments — such as lengthening school days or adding Saturday classes — and to seek assistance from the Department of Education in understanding relevant statutory provisions. Committee members said the change provides flexibility for districts that have exhausted their designated makeup days while reiterating that statutory procedures must be followed before additional waivers are granted.

Committee members recorded that the amendment was adopted by a vote of 15–0 with three absent; the committee later reported the bill favorably as amended by a vote of 14–0 with four absent. Committee discussion confirmed that existing e-learning provisions in current law remain in place and are unaffected by the amendment.","Committee adopted an amendment and reported favorably on H3778, which creates a multi-step process allowing districts to designate makeup days and, under conditions, request up to three additional waivers from the state board of education.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6089734,"Committee approves law to allow mobile panic-alert systems in schools, shifts training to vendors",744,461000,1205000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2871923-58caa09dd3f4213fa2d69b2eaa54f9a3&start=461&end=1205","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2871923-58caa09dd3f4213fa2d69b2eaa54f9a3/thumbnail_461000.jpg","/articles/6089734/South-Carolina/Committee-approves-law-to-allow-mobile-panic-alert-systems-in-schools-shifts-training-to-vendors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089734-9e9d514f19a0f930ce9c1d9828e7abc5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770948902&Signature=eOa2jdx3DWC1A7tWQAIhlekpFfGBane50FOmFJnxlqptrzTCKmr96lXi0pViDhjPgtp8YkClXCaFX0wTeY7OatYBoWziNV0VHmKayyGqk7owqfK5A31zKVwjV-oXJ-lyynMQCg8PBhOne8Wjl3MT3sLUjB0HI7CogLH1jC~gDazAi3VKmJhN9uYHZvNX7r2jH2tG9tPIBHZjyFDjVA8T2mhOR6~~XblyxKy8DftlDyo2PQjZA8Jp72lf4laSHaMiojD5BGIHW8VImFB3wMtV~x~AbmnTo9DUiS7iO97RAWrhx-RFyp9uDONTYJdj-UyUibjcBe6eOr2GpslTGJOptw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A South Carolina House committee voted to advance H3258, legislation that would enable the use of mobile panic-alert systems in public schools and require coordination among law enforcement and first responders. The committee adopted a department-requested amendment that moves mandatory user training from the state Department of Education to the vendor and says the vendor must provide training; it also preserves the department’s authority to promulgate regulations. The amendment passed 16–0 with two members absent.

The bill directs the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to identify vendors that meet requirements no later than Jan. 1, 2026. Committee members and witnesses said multiple systems could be purchased and that SLED’s role is intended to ensure interoperability and to advise on cost-effective choices for local districts.

Committee members discussed funding but did not set a source in committee. The transcript records that Representative Pope and Representative Bannister are working with Ways and Means on funding; committee members reiterated that the committee’s role is to provide enabling legislation while funding decisions will be made in Ways and Means. Members cited existing district pilots and said the systems can be used for active-shooter responses and medical emergencies.

Staff and a representative of the School Administrators Association told the committee that districts reported an average ongoing cost of about $8,000 per school annually for service fees, with initial implementation and infrastructure costs reported in a wide range. The record showed initial cost estimates ranging from about $52,000 to $325,000 per school for some districts; the transcript also recorded a precautionary, broad estimate from one source that implementation costs could range up to $10,000,000 per district, though that high-end figure was discussed with skepticism in committee.

After discussion, the committee reported the bill favorably as amended by a vote of 15–0 with three members absent. Sponsors recorded in the committee summary include Representatives Pope, Gillum, Martin and Grant. Committee members and staff said funding questions remain to be resolved in Ways and Means.","A House committee adopted an amendment and reported favorably on H3258 to enable mobile panic alert systems in public schools, move mandatory training to vendors, and direct the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to identify eligible vendors by Jan. 1, 2026.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6089739,"Panel advances bill to raise gross vehicle weight limit for electric commercial trucks",230,76000,306000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2871923-58caa09dd3f4213fa2d69b2eaa54f9a3&start=76&end=306","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2871923-58caa09dd3f4213fa2d69b2eaa54f9a3/thumbnail_76000.jpg","/articles/6089739/South-Carolina/Panel-advances-bill-to-raise-gross-vehicle-weight-limit-for-electric-commercial-trucks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089739-e0fe2b618d917a425312218847b945ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1770948902&Signature=oc~Ac6JoDlfXLkpqf28WCRhUOSvwci1bHWYZ6iNuIFM5jEy~7QDIpCRTK44FA3kc7BDY-6JkbaOTdPSaz7MLm3uK~P-6QYd3GuT1z5tB~B7ar-AFsE2cosV0IURdjMcQn5QJ3k5LSROLDEeb1GRfqlkY3kUCmwN4eBkaHujnMi6BikZWphSN1w2LwdcArrLaEjiTmyrQJUM7LGIOtcH09By6pNJOHWP90i6fvWO3gRQtQ7-6Z68JHlyLFVDD~l8euO5Pj7EVgHQzicVR6tb1M5q-lCvBPYamq1Et5MvMKGqynSFDMZXEjsuUkxL5FL8pBAoGjJxr9SejA757hohvFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A South Carolina House committee on [date not specified] voted to advance House Bill 3,944, which would raise the maximum gross vehicle weight for commercially operated, battery-powered trucks from 80,000 pounds to 82,000 pounds. The committee adopted a one-line amendment that adds a sunset for the change, saying the provision will expire in February (year not specified).

The bill summary was read to the committee by staff member Mr. Vaughn, who said the increase is primarily intended for commercial motor vehicles “primarily powered by an electric battery.” Committee members debated an amendment and then moved to report the bill favorably as amended to the next stage of consideration.

On the amendment, the committee recorded that the measure was adopted by a vote of 13 to 1. On the full bill, the committee reported the measure favorably as amended by a vote of 12 to 2. The roll calls during the committee hearing recorded multiple members saying “aye”; Representative Frank and Representative Gilreath were recorded as voting “nay” in the latter roll call.

Committee members did not specify a funding source or implementation timeline in the committee record. The amendment’s sunset was described in committee as a temporary measure to allow for potential future changes in battery weight or vehicle construction; the transcript did not specify which year in February the provision would expire.

The committee’s action advances the bill to the next step in the legislative process; no further detail on subsequent scheduling or enactment timelines was provided at the hearing.","A House committee voted to amend and report favorably on House Bill 3,944, which raises the maximum gross vehicle weight for battery-powered commercial trucks from 80,000 to 82,000 pounds and adds a temporary sunset provision.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee clears higher-education cleanup bills, removes obsolete library and metric mandates

Committee backs waivers allowing districts extra makeup days after inclement weather

Committee approves law to allow mobile panic-alert systems in schools, shifts training to vendors

Panel advances bill to raise gross vehicle weight limit for electric commercial trucks