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Introduced
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
In Committee
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 2-47-30 Through 2-47-52, All Relating To The Joint Bond Review Committee, So As To Clarify The Responsibilities Of The Committee, The State Fiscal Accountability Authority, And The Department Of Administration In The Establishment, Review, And Approval Of Permanent Improvement Projects, And To Refine Certain Requirements, Definitions, And Exemptions For The Establishment, Review, And Approval Thereof; By Amending Section 2-47-56, Relating To The Acceptance Of Gifts-in-kind For Architectural And Engineering Services, So As To Clarify That Only Gifts-in-kind Are Exempt From The Procurement Code; By Amending Section 10-1-180, Relating To Expenditure Of Funds By State Agencies, So As To Remove A Provision Requiring Approval And To Require Certain Projects Be In Compliance With Nationally Recognized Codes; And By Amending Section 1-11-185, Relating To Powers Of The Department Of Administration, So As To Delete A Provision Requiring Approval Of Certain Permanent Improvement Projects.
AI Summary
This bill amends several sections of South Carolina law related to the Joint Bond Review Committee and permanent improvement projects, clarifying the responsibilities of the committee, the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, and the Department of Administration. The bill establishes more detailed guidelines for reviewing and approving permanent improvement projects, defining what constitutes such a project, and setting specific cost thresholds for review. Key changes include modifying the committee's responsibilities to review project establishment and funding sources, refining the process for proposing and approving projects, and adjusting exemption rules for higher education institutions. The bill specifies that permanent improvement projects must be formally established before any expenditures can be made, with different review requirements based on project cost and type. It also clarifies that gifts-in-kind for architectural and engineering services are exempt from procurement code requirements and mandates that all state building construction must comply with specific nationally recognized building codes. Additionally, the bill removes some existing approval requirements and streamlines the process for project review and approval across state agencies, with the goal of promoting more efficient and economical management of capital improvement projects.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Finance (on 03/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0438&session=126&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - S0438 2025-03-11 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0438%202025-03-11%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/438_20250311.htm |
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