Today was a huge step forward for South Carolina!
The General Assembly passed the Conference Committee Report on the budget which ensures funding and coverage for essential programs like Medicaid and HIV/AIDS prevention.
The budget now goes to the Governor for his signature.
Thank you to the 100+ Tell Them members who sent emails or made phone calls to their [...]
The Conference Committee on H. 3245- The Two Trip Ultrasound Requirement Bill DID NOT reach a compromise this morning.
This makes it very unlikely that this bill will pass this legislative session.
This morning, Senator Bryant offered 4 new options and potential compromises in an attempt to get something passed. They included keeping the 1-hour waiting period [...]
This morning, the Conference Committee met to discuss H. 3245- the Two Trip Ultrasound Requirement Bill. Chairman Bryant informed the committee that the Senate and House Attorneys were trying to find a compromise between the two bills, and until that time, the Conference Committee would be in recess.
The Committee agreed that they would be willing [...]
