The bill, S. 497, is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate to approve regulations proposed by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation concerning fee schedules. Specifically, it pertains to Regulation Document Number 5348, which includes amendments to the existing fee structures for various boards and commissions as outlined in Chapter 10 of the South Carolina Code of Regulations. The resolution is in accordance with the provisions of 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 proposed changes to the fee schedules to be implemented. The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation had previously published a Notice of Drafting regarding these changes in the State Register on June 28, 2024, indicating the agency's intent to modify the fees associated with certain regulatory activities.