The bill S. 130 proposes amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws concerning the provision of office space for the Workers' Compensation Commission. Specifically, it amends Section 4-1-80 to require that each county's governing body furnish the Workers' Compensation Commission with space to conduct hearings, upon request from the Commission's Chairman, in a secure, existing facility that includes all necessary utilities. Additionally, the bill amends Section 4-9-55 to include the Workers' Compensation Commission in the exceptions to the general laws affecting counties' expenditures and revenue-raising capabilities.

The bill aims to ensure that the Workers' Compensation Commission has adequate facilities to conduct its hearings, thereby enhancing its operational efficiency. The changes reflect a recognition of the Commission's needs and aim to streamline its processes within the existing legal framework governing county expenditures and responsibilities. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 4-1-80, 4-9-55
Latest Version: 4-1-80, 4-9-55