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While the Legislature is in session from January through May of each year, we post a weekly Legislative Update. If you would like these updates delivered to your inbox, you can sign up for the mailing list. We also issue Action Alerts on critical, time sensitive issues and provide the tools you need to contact your elected officials.
The South Carolina General Assembly wrapped up its 2022 Legislative Session this week, closing out the second year of a two-year session. Building off the successes of last year, the conservation community has much to celebrate. Find more details in this final Legislative Update of the 2022 session! read more
With just three days left until Sine Die, there is still much work to be done to ensure our legislative priorities reach the finish line. read more
Energy Advocate Michael Coleman takes the helm of this week's Legislative Update as State Policy Director Megan Chase celebrates her recent nuptials — congratulations, Megan! In this week's update, find the latest news from the Statehouse, what to expect from the last six legislative days of this session, and a brief recap of Conservation Lobby Day. read more
From now until the end of the session on May 12th, we can expect to see a surge in legislative activity. Find the latest news from the Statehouse and what to expect this week in the latest Legislative Update. read more
With the House on Furlough and the Senate’s attention fixed on the budget, it was a quiet week for most of the bills and resolutions we have been advocating for (a welcome break for us in the Conservation Community). Get the details in the Legislative Update for week 14 at the Statehouse. read more
Find out what UF-backed bills made it past last week's Crossover deadline and what to expect next in this week's Legislative Update from State Policy Director Megan Chase. read more
With just three legislative days left before Crossover, there was a flurry of activity in House and Senate Committees last week. After this week, any bill that hasn't moved through one chamber will not pass this year and will need to start the whole process over again next year. Get more details in this week's Legislative Update. read more
The April 10 crossover deadline is rapidly approaching. Read this week's Legislative Update from State Policy Director Megan Chase for the latest conservation news from the SC Statehouse. read more
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