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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: January 16 - 20 - January 24th, 2023

This week saw a deep dive into the State Budget and a new bill has already passed. Read this week's update to learn more about these developments and to sign up for Conversations with Conservationists on Wednesday, January 25th. read more

By Megan Chase-Muller

Legislative Updates 2023: January 9-13 - January 17th, 2023

Our 2023 Legislative Updates from State Policy Director Megan Chase-Muller are here. Find out what you need to know heading in to the legislative session. read more

By Megan Chase-Muller

Legislative Updates 2022: May 9 -13 - May 16th, 2022

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

By Megan Chase

Legislative Updates 2022: May 3 - 6 - May 9th, 2022

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

By Megan Chase

Legislative Updates 2022: April 26-28 - May 3rd, 2022

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

By Michael Coleman

Legislative Updates 2022: April 18 - 22 - April 25th, 2022

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

By Megan Chase

Legislative Updates 2022: April 11 - 15 - April 18th, 2022

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

By Megan Chase

Legislative Updates 2022: April 4 - 8 - April 11th, 2022

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

By Megan Chase

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