Votes at a glance: key Senate actions and outcomes April 1, 2026 A compact roundup of notable roll calls, third readings, and calendar actions from the South Carolina Senate session on April 1, 2026, including a failed second-reading on tax conformity and several carried-over or adopted amendments and appointments.

The South Carolina Senate faced a pivotal moment as a crucial tax conformity measure was voted down, sparking debates on future income-tax changes.

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Senate opens with visitor recognitions and a slate of bill introductions The session opened with roll call and multiple ceremonial recognitions — guests included a constituent visit, the doctor of the day, Beach Advocates, Bleeding Disorders Association and Farm Bureau guests — followed by a reading of new bills covering tax definitions, litter control, health facility licensure, scholarship programs, and other items; most were referred to appropriate committees.

The South Carolina Senate kicked off its session with heartfelt recognitions and a diverse array of bills that could reshape everything from health licensure to tax code!

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Votes at a glance: confirmations, refusals to concur, and key second‑reading tallies The Senate confirmed a Chesterfield County magistrate, refused to concur in House amendments to a pharmacy-contraceptives bill, and recorded second-reading tallies on several bills including S853 (44–0) and H42 16 (39–5).

The South Carolina Senate made waves by confirming a new magistrate while decisively rejecting House amendments on crucial health legislation—what's next for these high-stakes discussions?

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Senate adopts several uncontested bills and commemorative resolutions; multiple carryovers The Senate approved multiple uncontested items, including a Dietitian Licensure Compact act and a Tuskegee Airmen resolution, passed at least one bill on third reading by roll call 44–0, adopted a concurrent resolution to name a portion of Squire Road, and carried over other items for later consideration.

The South Carolina Senate made waves by approving several key bills, honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, and carrying over important legislation for future debate.

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Senate Advances Bill Shielding Individual NIL Revenue-Sharing Details, Requires Aggregate Disclosure After an hours-long floor debate, the South Carolina Senate gave H4902 a second reading (30–13), a bill that would bar public disclosure of individual intercollegiate revenue-sharing agreements while requiring universities to report aggregate annual totals.

The South Carolina Senate just advanced a controversial bill that could keep individual NIL revenue-sharing deals under wraps while mandating only aggregate totals be disclosed!

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Senate debates hate crime bill amidst concerns over political motivations Senators discuss proposed hate crime bill, highlighting concerns about political prosecutions.

In a fiery debate, South Carolina senators grapple with the implications of a hate crime bill that could redefine how we view justice and political motivations in the legal system.

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Council votes split on key resolution as multiple members abstain Council members vote on resolution with a mix of approvals and abstentions.

The South Carolina Senate's recent session revealed a dramatic split in votes, highlighting the deep divisions among lawmakers and setting the stage for heated debates ahead.

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Senate committee advances bill raising homicide by child abuse age to 18 years Committee unanimously supports bill to redefine child abuse homicide victim age limit.

The South Carolina Senate is taking a bold step to protect minors by raising the age limit for homicide by child abuse victims to 18, closing a critical legal gap.

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South Carolina Senate introduces key bills on contraception and conservation education Senators Davis and Khamsin present bills on hormonal contraceptives and conservation education funding.

The South Carolina Senate is making waves with new bills on hormonal contraceptives and conservation education—could these changes reshape the future?

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South Carolina Senate introduces key bills on sports betting and electric rate adjustments Senate presents multiple bills including sports wagering legalization and electric rate stabilization act.

South Carolina lawmakers are on the brink of major change, introducing bills that could legalize sports wagering and transform how residents engage with state governance.

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