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House confirms two appointments and advances multiple bills during March 4 session
Summary
The House confirmed two gubernatorial and delegation nominations and moved several local and statewide bills to second reading or committee action; most items were routine or had brief floor debate.
The South Carolina House of Representatives on March 4, 2025 confirmed appointments and processed a series of bills and committee actions during a floor session that included ceremonial introductions and several recognitions.
House members voted to confirm Stephanie N. Lawrence to serve as Richland County Master in Equity after a roll-call vote ordered by the chamber’s delegation. The clerk recorded that the master-in-equity nomination was approved during the session.
The House also confirmed James Bridal Blackwell to a Department of Transportation commission seat after the governor transmitted the nomination; the clerk announced Blackwell’s appointment following the roll call.
On legislation, the House recorded second readings or procedural actions on a number of bills:
Votes at a glance:
• House Bill 3969 (operation of personal delivery devices in Richland County) — received second reading (recorded as receiving second reading on the floor). The bill had a roll-call on second reading.
• House Bill 4088 (repeal of local 1934 legislation governing Darlington County fourth land commission so the county may operate under state statute) — received second reading after a brief explanation by Representative Mitchell; the county requested repeal to conform to state law.
• House Bill 3650 (discharging a firearm into a dwelling or conveyance) — received second reading after debate and questions on penalties and application to minors (see separate report).
• House Bill 3046, House Bill 3127 and House Bill 3756 — committee and floor action recorded; several were moved to adjourned debate or rescheduled for later floor consideration per motions by members.
• House Bill 3945 — recommitted to the Agriculture Committee by motion on the floor.
Clerks and presiding officers handled the procedural roll calls and tabulations for each item. Several nominations and bills were advanced without extended floor debate; items that attracted questions or debate were sent to the contested calendar or received additional review per members’ requests.
The session also included numerous ceremonial recognitions and constituent group introductions that did not result in formal legislative actions.
