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Subcommittee gives 5-0 favorable report to bill removing sunset on special-purpose districts' property authority
Summary
The House Domestic Relations, Business and Probate Law Subcommittee voted 5-0 to give a favorable report to House Bill 3731, which would remove a sunset clause and make permanent special-purpose districts' authority to acquire and convey property under Section 6-11-345.
The House Domestic Relations, Business and Probate Law Subcommittee voted 5-0 to give a favorable report to House Bill 3731, a measure that would remove a sunset provision and make permanent special-purpose districts' authority to acquire, hold and convey property under Section 6-11-345 of the South Carolina Code.
The bill would repeal the sunset in last year's act that is scheduled to eliminate the code section on June 30, 2027, ensuring that the property rights granted to special-purpose districts would continue indefinitely unless changed later by the General Assembly. Representative Beth Bernstein, chairwoman of the subcommittee, opened the meeting and called for the roll call after public comment and questions.
Supporters said the change simply levels the legal playing field…
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