South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3944: Motor Vehicles
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3944 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Motor Vehicles. Primary sponsor: Shannon Erickson (Republican), David Vaughan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): Referred to Committee on Transportation.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-4160, RELATING TO WEIGHING VEHICLES AND THEIR LOADS, UNLOADING THEIR EXCESS WEIGHT, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM WEIGHTS FOR ELECTRIC BATTERY POWERED MOTOR VEHICLES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Erickson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
| David Vaughan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Introduced and read first time
- Read third time and sent to Senate
- Roll call Yeas-87 Nays-23
- Read second time
- Amended
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
- Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
- Introduced and read first time