Introduced by Senators Peeler and Alexander, S.399 is a big bill with far-reaching consequences. Most importantly the current version of the bill being debated: Splits DHEC up into two separate agencies: the Department of…

Introduce by Senator Fanning, the bill would prohibit the emission of air contaminants from a regulated source, like a power plant or chemical factory, that ‘creates a nuisance.’ The bill determines the criteria of a nuisance, which includes…

S.17 extends some development permits, such as erosion control plans and air quality permits, in response to the pandemic. Fortunately, time ran out on this bill and it was not passed in 2022.

H.3062 would extend nearly every permit by 5 Years due to the slowdown of the economy in 2020. The companion bill to this one, S.17 was amended to retroactively expand the permit extention timeline, but the bill ultimately timed out.

H.5037 directs the Department of Commerce to consider quality of life and balance the use and protection of our natural resources before they incentivize businesses and industries to relocate to our state by prohibiting the use of taxpayer money to…

In 2021, the General Assembly had an unprecedented amount of money to spend with a budget surplus in the billions. Initially, the House approved a pro-conservation budget with millions set aside for land conservation, PFAS remediation (toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in…

S.2 splits DHEC up into two separate agencies: the Department of Public and Behavioral Health and the Department of Environmental Services. The latter agency would, in large part, function as a permitting agency directly accountable to the Governor as a…

S.1151 would sunset any regulations promulgated by DHEC under the Beachfront Management Act before May 3, 2018, and would require an affirmative vote from the General Assembly for any regulation brought under the act after the bill goes into effect.

During the Senate debate of the budget bill (H.4000) in 2019, Senator Massey proposed a budget amendment that would have prohibited local communities from adopting ordinances from banning consumer goods – including plastic bags. Senator Massey’s amendment was an attempt…

H.3929 would reduce the ability of neighbors and DHEC to address the negative impacts poultry operations may have on adjacent lands and natural resources. It was yet another attempt to reduce people’s ability to engage in the permitting process and…