Controversial Bills to Watch (and Oppose):
1. H.3305 – “Public Expression Protection Act”
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Limits citizen lawsuits; may suppress free speech and allow censorship of nonprofits.
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Critics call it misleading and dangerous.
2. H.4176 – Legalized Casino Gambling
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Creates a powerful Gaming Commission; high fees and taxes.
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Seen as government overreach with reduced accountability.
3. H.3625 – Legalized Sports Betting
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Establishes Sports Wagering Commission with large fees and taxes.
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Expands unelected government control.
4. H.4189 – DHEC Restructuring
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Splits DHEC, but retains controversial emergency powers.
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Critics want amendments to limit forced medical interventions.
5. H.4216 – “Tax Reform” That Raises Taxes
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Could increase taxes for 25% of South Carolinians; 33% get no benefit.
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Opponents call it deceptive.
6. S.35 – Appointing the Comptroller General
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Converts the position from elected to appointed.
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Viewed as reducing voter power.
7. H.3309 – Energy Security Act
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Enables nuclear spending without approval, restricts PSC authority, increases monopoly control.
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Could lead to more utility debt like the failed V.C. Summer project.
8. S.146 – Nursing Home Visitor Limits
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Restricts visitors during emergencies, echoing COVID-era isolation.
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Deemed unconstitutional by critics.
9. S.268 & H.3431 – Social Media Regulation (“Lawfare”)
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Targets tech companies via child protection measures.
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Critics say it overreaches and sets the stage for state-sponsored lawsuits.
10. S.165 – Conservation Education Act
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Creates a new government program to teach conservation.
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Seen as unnecessary government expansion.
11. H.4025 – $39 Billion State Budget
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Criticized for overspending, increasing bureaucracy, and funding controversial items like Planned Parenthood and DEI initiatives.
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