South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4386: Considerations for public utility acquiring certain water or sewer property or assets
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4386 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Considerations for public utility acquiring certain water or sewer property or assets. Primary sponsor: Joe Bustos (Republican), Spencer Wetmore (Democratic), Gil Gatch (Republican), Gary Brewer (Republican), Seth Rose (Democratic), Roger Kirby (Democratic), Brandon Guffey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Guffey.
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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 ADDING SECTION 58-5-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO MAKE CERTAIN CONSIDERATIONS FOR A PUBLIC UTILITY TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY OR ASSETS USED TO PROVIDE WATER, SEWERAGE COLLECTION, OR SEWERAGE DISPOSAL OWNED BY A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bustos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Spencer Wetmore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Gil Gatch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Gary Brewer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 114 |
| Seth Rose | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Roger Kirby | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Brandon Guffey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Guffey
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Rose, Kirby
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gatch, Brewer
- Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Introduced and read first time