Legislative Update |
as of May 22, 2009 |
Palmetto Public Affairs, LLC
The Week of May 18 - 22, 2009
Affordable Housing Coalition of South Carolina, Inc.
REGULAR SESSION ENDED THIS WEEK
The 2009 regular legislative session ended on Thursday, May 21st with the House adjourning promptly at 5:00 p.m. while the Senate worked into the evening. Both bodies will return for a special session on June 16th. The scope of the special session is restricted to voting on joint conference committee reports and overriding vetoes.
IMPACT FEES
Senate Bill 326 allows the Board of Education for the Beaufort County School District to impose an impact fee on any developer for each new residential dwelling unit constructed by the developer within the school district. The fees must be paid to the Beaufort County School District or, pursuant to an agreement, to a county or municipality that pays the fees to the Beaufort County School District, prior to or at the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a dwelling unit. The bill has been given second reading by the Senate. The bill was introduced by Senator Davis. On April 21st, the Senate committed the bill to the Beaufort delegation. No further action can be taken until January 2010.
Senator Pinckney introduced a similar bill, Senate Bill 327. The Board of Education for the Jasper County School District may impose an impact fee on any developer for each new residential dwelling unit constructed by the developer within the school district. The fees must be paid to the Jasper County School District or, pursuant to an agreement, to a county or municipality that pays the fees to the Jasper County School District, prior to or at the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a dwelling unit. The bill passed the Senate on February 12th and is currently in the House Ways and Means Committee. No further action can be taken until January 2010.
PAY DAY LENDING
Late Thursday afternoon the Senate reached a compromise on the pay day lending legislation. The bill was given third reading and sent immediately to the House. The House concurred in the Senate amendments, and the bill has been enrolled for ratification. The bill in consideration is House Bill 3301 by Speaker Harrell.
LEGISLATION THIS WEEK
Bill: S.673, Mortgage Loans
Sponsor: Senators Thomas and Ford
Position: AHCofSC is tracking the bill.
Status: Enrolled for Ratification
Overview of the bill:
This legislation regulates mortgage lenders and grants authority to the Board of Financial Institutions at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and the Department of Consumer Affairs. House Bill 3790 is the companion bill.
Housing Commission
Bill: H.3919, Housing Commission
Sponsor: Representative Mitchell and others
Position: AHCofSC is tracking the bill.
Status: Enrolled for Ratification
Overview of the bill:
This legislation establishes the Housing Commission to provide recommendations to ensure and foster the availability of affordable work force housing. The Senate amended the bill to change the make-up of the Commission. The commission shall consist of fifteen members. Of these members, five must be members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House; five must be members of the Senate to be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and five must be non-legislative members selected by the other legislative members. All members must be qualified electors of this State. |
