South Carolina Senate advances cybersecurity oversight bill
The South Carolina Senate tentatively approved a measure to centralize cybersecurity oversight for public agencies after the Revenue Department breach. The bill directs the governor to pursue up to ten years of identity theft protection for residents, tied to a $12 million one year contract with Experian that monitors credit and issues alerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina
Senate
Department of Revenue
Nikki Haley
Experian
Boeing incentives bill heads to House
South Carolina lawmakers move a 120 million incentive package to the House for Boeing expansion in North Charleston. The Senate approved the bonding bill by 34 to 4 and the House planned floor debate on Tuesday. Boeing also announced a 1 billion investment and 2,000 new jobs over eight years at its plant.
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Columbia
Boeing
North Charleston
Senate
House
Bobby Harrell
Boeing Co
South Carolina cyberbullying bill delayed in committee
A House subcommittee heard testimony on a bill making online harassment a crime, with penalties up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine for adults and up to 30 days in jail or a $500 fine for juveniles. Lawmakers debated school board rules and juvenile records while delaying a vote.
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Columbia
House
Todd Rutherford
Rutherford
D-Columbia
Laurie Funderburk
Family Court
South Carolina Smoking Off Job Firing Bill Shelved
A Senate subcommittee voted 2-1 to shelve a bill allowing employers to hire or fire based on off duty smoking. Hospital groups push for another hearing, arguing health care costs and healthier staff justify the measure.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Senate
Williams
State Hospital Association
State Chamber of Commerce
Hospital Association
Thornton Kirby
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