Senate Summary - Week 09 - March 04 - 06, 2008
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Quote of the Week: “We have a great opportunity to make the South Carolina DUI law one of the toughest laws in the country. This bill will send the strongest message yet to the general public that DUI will not be tolerated in this state.”
Senator Larry Martin (R-Pickens) commenting on the DUI Reform Bill (H. 3496)
ID Theft Bill One of Toughest in Nation
The Financial Identity Fraud and Identity Theft Protection Act (S.453) sponsored by Senator David Thomas (R-Greenville), gained final approval on Tuesday, March 4, giving South Carolina residents greater protections against this devastating crime.
Senator McConnell Unveils “Energizing the Future”: A legislative package to promote energy efficiency
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At a press conference today at the State House, President Pro Tempore, Senator Glenn McConnell (R-Charleston), unveiled, Energizing the Future, a proposed energy efficiency legislative package.
“Do we wait until we reach a crisis, or do we take positive steps to ensure that our energy sources remain plentiful and affordable?” asked Senator McConnell. “It’s a quality of life issue. It’s about our state. It’s about jobs. It’s about our environment. It’s about our citizens.”
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Senate Criminal Justice Task Force Passes Bills to Limit Violent Repeat
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Today the Senate Judiciary Criminal Justice System Task
Force Subcommittee sent a series of bills (S.1053, S.1055, S.1056),
introduced by Senate Pro Tempore Glenn McConnell (R-Charleston), to the
full Judiciary committee that will stop violent repeat offenders from
receiving bail and provide a key tool in helping law enforcement monitor
individuals on parole. The subcommittee also heard testimony from
several members of law enforcement.
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