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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 2022: March 28 - April 1 - April 4th, 2022

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

By Megan Chase

Legislative Updates 2022: March 21 - 25 - March 28th, 2022

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

By Megan Chase

Legislative Updates 2022: March 14 - 18 - March 21st, 2022

There are just 8 weeks remaining in this year's legislative session. State Policy Director Megan Chase breaks down the latest news and what to expect in this week's Legislative Update. read more

By Megan Chase

Legislative Updates 2022: March 7 - 11 - March 15th, 2022

At the halfway point in the Legislative Session, time is running out to get bills through committees and at least one chamber. Read the latest from the Statehouse, what bills we are following, and more in this week's Legislative Update. read more

By Megan Chase

Legislative Updates 2022: February 28 - March 4 - March 7th, 2022

The first Conservation Lobby Day and Oyster Roast in several years is on the calendar for March 22. Find more details about Lobby Day, as well as what happened last week at the Statehouse and what to watch this week, in the latest Legislative Update. read more

By Megan Chase

Legislative Updates 2022: February 21 - 25 - February 28th, 2022

With several budgets and conservation-related bills flying through SC House and Senate committees, it can be overwhelming to make sense of what's important. Luckily, you can find quick summaries of relevant news each week at the Statehouse here. read more

By Megan Chase

Legislative Updates 2022: February 14-18 - February 21st, 2022

Believe it or not, we're through a third of the 2022 Legislative Session and it has been packed with positive steps for land conservation and healthy communities. Read this week's Legislative Update from State Policy Director Megan Chase for the rundown on the latest news from the Statehouse. read more

By Megan Chase

Legislative Updates 2022: February 7 - 11 - February 14th, 2022

As we enter Week 6 of the Legislative Session, we continue to see progress on many conservation priorities, which is honestly the best kind of valentine. read more

By Megan Chase

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