Legislative Updates: May 1 - 5 - May 9th, 2023
It's the last week of the Legislative Session! Check out which bills are on the move and how things are wrapping up in this first year of a two-year session. read more
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Legislative Updates
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.
Legislative Updates: April 24 - 28 - May 2nd, 2023
There are only 6 legislative days to go! Read about UF at the Public Service Commission, bills that advanced, and the recently released Market Reform Study in this week's update. Also take a look at how we celebrated 25 years of Upstate Forever's work at our Annual ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon. read more
Legislative Updates: April 17 - 21 - April 25th, 2023
It's hard to believe there are only three weeks left in the session, and we could still use your help advocating for our conservation priorities. Although this is the first year of a two-year session, we are running out of time this year to pass legislation that can help protect the Upstate's land, water, and communities. Find out what our priorities are in this week's update. read more
Legislative Updates: April 10 - 14 - April 17th, 2023
In this week's updates, learn how to respond to our action alert for pipeline accountability. The Public Service Commission needs to hear from you - sign up to testify for positive reforms to proposed regulations by April 24th. The bill to protect farmland advanced this week, and we learned more about the efforts to prioritize energy efficiency. read more
Legislative Updates: April 3 - 7 - April 12th, 2023
We had a great week at the Statehouse this week! Lobby Day was a huge success with the advancement of two priority bills. Read more about these bills and the week ahead. read more
Legislative Updates: March 27 - 31 - April 5th, 2023
Crossover is quickly approaching! April 10 is the deadline for bills to have passed out of their originating chamber before heading to the other. That means this Thursday is the effective deadline. Learn about bills heading to the House and Senate before crossover in this week's legislative updates. read more
Legislative Updates: March 20 - 24 - March 28th, 2023
The House was on furlough last week, so we had all of our attention on the Senate. The Senate Finance Committee was very active and showed positive signs for the budget and for affordable housing. Don't forget to sign up to join us for Lobby Day on April 5th! read more
Legislative Updates: March 13 - 17 - March 21st, 2023
This year's crossover date is quickly approaching! April 10th is the last day for bills to pass out of their originating chamber before heading to the other chamber. There is some momentum for energy conversations, and the budget is heading to the Senate. We also take a deep dive into the DHEC Reform Bill and invite you to join us for Conservation Lobby Day coming up on April 5th! read more
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