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.
With just nine working days remaining in the 2021 Legislative Session, it's officially crunch time at the SC Statehouse. In this week's Legislative Update, Energy & State Policy Director Shelley Robbins offers the latest updates on Santee Cooper, the DHEC breakup bill, and other conservation news from Columbia. read more
With just four weeks remaining in the 2021 Legislative Session, Energy & State Policy Director Shelley Robbins offers a deep dive on a unique tool SC Senators can use to stall a bill, as well as the latest updates on the proposed breakup of DHEC, Santee Cooper reform, several new bills filed and others we are tracking. read more
There are five weeks left in this year's Legislative Session, though there may be some extended work after "sine die" on the budget as South Carolina's economy continues to exceed expectations and revenues grow. read more
With only 6 weeks remaining in this year's Legislative Session — and a handful of days until the April 10 crossover date — Energy & State Policy Director Shelley Robbins shares the latest news on several bills we are tracking, as well as a deep dive into the bill to break up the Department of Health and Environmental Services. read more
The General Assembly now has 7 weeks of deliberations ahead before they finish the year on May 13. Read the latest updates on bills we are tracking in the latest Legislative Update. read more
As we head toward the April 10 crossover date, the pace has picked up. This week's Legislative Update from Energy & State Policy Director Shelley Robbins includes *a lot* of bill updates, including an unexpected floor fight on S. 525, the Pyrolysis Bill. read more
We are halfway through the Spring 2021 Legislative Session! Read on for the latest updates on several bills we are tracking, as well as a deep dive on the Solar HOA Bill. read more
Read a thorough and compelling Deep Dive into petroleum spills and pipelines, as well as the latest updates on bills we are tracking, in this week's Legislative Update. read more
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