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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 27-1-80 so as to PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN COMPANIES OWNED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY MAY NOT OWN, LEASE, POSSESS, OR EXERCISE ANY CONTROL OVER ANY LAND OR REAL ESTATE LOCATED WITHIN FIFTY MILES OF A STATE OR FEDERAL MILITARY BASE OR INSTALLATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING OR ERECTING CERTAIN TOWERS.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to prohibit certain companies owned by the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party from owning, leasing, possessing, or controlling any land or real estate located within 50 miles of a state or federal military base or installation, for the purpose of installing or erecting telecommunications or broadcasting towers. The bill also requires any existing telecommunications or broadcasting equipment at these locations to be replaced with equipment made and installed by companies located in the United States. The bill provides definitions for key terms, including "Chinese Communist Party," "company," and "military base," and specifies that the law will take effect upon approval by the Governor.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Doug Gilliam (R)*,
Robert Harris (R),
Kathy Landing (R),
John McCravy (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
David O'Neal (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Bill Taylor (R),
Richie Yow (R),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow, Mitchell (on 03/01/2023)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Military Installations and Placement
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
- ‐ Broadcast Industry Regulation
- ‐ Telephone and Telecommunications
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3118&session=125&summary=B | 12/08/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3118_20221208.htm | 02/01/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - H3118 2023-01-10 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/fiscalimpactstatements/H3118%202023-01-10%20introduced.pdf | 01/12/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3118_20221208.htm | 12/08/2022 |
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