South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 167: South Carolina Waterways Protection Act
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 167 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: South Carolina Waterways Protection Act. Primary sponsor: Chip Campsen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
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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 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA WATERWAYS PROTECTION ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-975 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATERWAYS PROTECTION FUND AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH REVENUES IN THE FUND MAY BE EXPENDED; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-3215 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A TAX NOTICE FOR WATERCRAFT MUST INCLUDE A WATERWAYS PROTECTION FEE OF THREE DOLLARS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Campsen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 43 |
“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 Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
- Introduced and read first time
- Read third time and sent to House
- Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-4
- Read second time
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Committee report: Favorable Fish, Game and Forestry
- Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
- Introduced and read first time