The bill, S. 495, is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate to approve regulations proposed by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Building Codes Council concerning Continuing Education for Code Enforcement Officers. Specifically, it approves Regulation Document Number 5306, which includes amendments to R.8-150(6)(F) that limit reimbursement for continuing education to 12 hours per year for building code enforcement officers. This resolution is in accordance with the provisions outlined in Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

Upon approval by the Governor, this joint resolution will take effect, allowing the new regulations to be implemented. The process for these regulations began with a Notice of Drafting published in the State Register on July 26, 2024, indicating the Council's intent to amend the existing rules regarding continuing education for code enforcement professionals.