COMMITTEE REPORT
March 11, 2020
H. 5273
Introduced by Rep. Hixon and Bailey
S. Printed 3/11/20--H. [SEC 3/12/20 2:07 PM]
Read the first time February 20, 2020.
THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NATURAL
RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 5273) to amend Section 2 of Act 205 of 2016, as amended, relating to the exemption of private, for-profit pipeline companies from certain rights, powers, and privileges, etc., respectfully
REPORT:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
DAVID R. HIOTT for Committee.
A BILL
TO AMEND SECTION 2 OF ACT 205 OF 2016, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF PRIVATE, FOR-PROFIT PIPELINE COMPANIES FROM CERTAIN RIGHTS, POWERS, AND PRIVILEGES OF TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE COMPANIES THAT OTHERWISE ARE EXTENDED TO PIPELINE COMPANIES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE SUNSET PROVISION TO NOVEMBER 30, 2021.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. SECTION 2 of Act 205 of 2016, as last amended by Act 156 of 2018, is further amended to read:
"SECTION 2. Unless the General Assembly amends Section 58-7-10 in any manner before the passing of three years after the effective date of this act or if the language of subsection (B) is reenacted or otherwise extended by the General Assembly, the provisions of subsection (B), as added by this act, are repealed November 30, 2020 2021."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.