The bill S. 445 aims to amend various sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws concerning the procedures for the promulgation of regulations, public participation, and the role of the Small Business Regulatory Review Committee. Key amendments include the requirement for agencies to provide notice of public hearings and to submit all written submissions, transcripts, or recordings of oral submissions to the Small Business Regulatory Review Committee. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that prohibits the use of verbatim statutory text in regulations, ensuring that regulations are distinct from existing statutes.

Further changes include provisions for the automatic approval of regulations, which can be tolled under specific circumstances, such as the issuance of an emergency executive order by the Governor. The bill also expands the membership of the Small Business Regulatory Review Committee to include representation from agribusiness. These amendments are designed to enhance transparency, public engagement, and the regulatory process in South Carolina. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
03/12/2025: 1-23-110, 1-23-120, 1-23-121, 1-23-280
Latest Version: 1-23-110, 1-23-120, 1-23-121, 1-23-280