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Major legislation advanced and the Dean of the House said farewell.

Sine Die Press Release  by: Rep. Holland, Justin 05/31/2021 AUSTIN, TX – State Representative Justin Holland (Heath) successfully completed what may prove to be

SC House passes permitless carrying of guns, hate crime bill before crucial deadline Thursday’s crossover deadline is a point at which any bill passing the House or Senate must get a two-thirds vote in the other chamber to be considered, a higher bar than is usually needed. (Source: WCSC/WIS) By Adam Mintzer | April 7, 2021 at 9:03 PM EDT - Updated April 7 at 11:01 PM COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The day before the so-called crossover deadline, state lawmakers passed a hate crime bill and a bill removing the need for a concealed weapon permit to carry a gun. Thursday’s crossover d...

Apr 8, 2021 (Columbia, SC) -- State lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would remove the need for a concealed weapon permit to carry a gun.  The SC Constitutional Carry Act of 2021 passed on a 69 to 47 vote in the House. There is one more procedural vote needed before the proposed legislation heads to the Senate.  If it becomes law, state residents could carry a gun openly without a permit.  

ABC Columbia Mar 16, 2021 5:10 PM EDT COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A second open carry law is making its way through the Statehouse. Tuesday afternoon, members of the House Judiciary Committee began debate on the “Constitutional Carry Act.” Where the previous bill allowed open carry in public spaces with a permit, this measure allows for open carry regardless of a person’s level of training. Both law enforcement and faith groups have spoken out in opposition to open carry laws.