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House members voted to confirm Stephanie N. Lawrence to serve as Richland County Master in Equity after a roll-call vote ordered by the chamber’s delegation. The clerk recorded that the master-in-equity nomination was approved during the session.

The House also confirmed James Bridal Blackwell to a Department of Transportation commission seat after the governor transmitted the nomination; the clerk announced Blackwell’s appointment following the roll call.

On legislation, the House recorded second readings or procedural actions on a number of bills:

Votes at a glance:

• House Bill 3969 (operation of personal delivery devices in Richland County) — received second reading (recorded as receiving second reading on the floor). The bill had a roll-call on second reading.

• House Bill 4088 (repeal of local 1934 legislation governing Darlington County fourth land commission so the county may operate under state statute) — received second reading after a brief explanation by Representative Mitchell; the county requested repeal to conform to state law.

• House Bill 3650 (discharging a firearm into a dwelling or conveyance) — received second reading after debate and questions on penalties and application to minors (see separate report).

• House Bill 3046, House Bill 3127 and House Bill 3756 — committee and floor action recorded; several were moved to adjourned debate or rescheduled for later floor consideration per motions by members.

• House Bill 3945 — recommitted to the Agriculture Committee by motion on the floor.

Clerks and presiding officers handled the procedural roll calls and tabulations for each item. Several nominations and bills were advanced without extended floor debate; items that attracted questions or debate were sent to the contested calendar or received additional review per members’ requests.

The session also included numerous ceremonial recognitions and constituent group introductions that did not result in formal legislative actions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House of Representatives -- House of Representatives Tuesday, March 4, 2025 12:00 pm","oneSentenceSummary","The House confirmed two gubernatorial and delegation nominations and moved several local and statewide bills to second reading or committee action; most items were routine or had brief floor debate.","taxTitle","2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina","taxId",78666,"location","South Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6301594,"House advances bill raising penalties for knowingly firing a gun into homes, vehicles or boats",282,3631000,3913000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2487059-13f55f179ffb2c7a5602599beabaaa8b&start=3631&end=3913","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2487059-13f55f179ffb2c7a5602599beabaaa8b/thumbnail_3631000.jpg","/articles/6301594/South-Carolina/House-advances-bill-raising-penalties-for-knowingly-firing-a-gun-into-homes-vehicles-or-boats","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301594-ccfe842877404c33091abcfc4870d4be/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185087&Signature=IptEzR0Xv9JqbW7SQEwV03E0EWrDsBTmhsNcICmB0LCGgxproE7pgaNbp5wqVmCESLK~P-MkmY2T3NfgeXb9IEc~MrZ2i3wm~yT3e7SUhGqNWCsqpd~UTMoCIRF5m47EUhG6ufRHMs9DNDbCwDiUUlHd6fzgWBjlDgN133wJ9MtSDwSKqBicC4araQ6YPosHqlfaHDkerZyCSXH14TLYup2THirqBDS6c9zKbkLHMYiSoIa5tUO7GzYxvMCyBDgsgio4EgEWF8wZ7ClC31Q7dQ7k7~8A0tZEJ4VE3yvJKM8ddX0tHgfRpkCyhXXQMEOoVKZ72QmrWUxebS-gvjvv5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Carolina House of Representatives on March 4, 2025 gave second reading to a bill that would expand criminal penalties for knowingly discharging a firearm into a dwelling, a vehicle or a boat.

The measure, discussed on the House floor during the second-reading debate, would add the words “knowingly and intentionally” to the existing offense and raise the maximum fine for discharging a firearm into a dwelling or conveyance to $20,000 and up to 10 years in prison. If the discharge causes bodily injury, the bill would raise the maximum penalty to a $50,000 fine and up to 15 years in prison.

Supporters said the change is intended to target deliberate, violent conduct rather than accidental discharges and to strengthen penalties where current law is outdated. “The purpose of this bill also is to make sure it’s knowingly and intentionally,” Representative Jeff Johnson said on the floor.

During questions, Representative Kirby asked how the bill would apply to minors. Johnson responded that, because the proposed offense would be treated as a more serious violent offense, defendants likely would not qualify for diversion programs that might otherwise be available. “I don’t think they would be entitled to . . . some type of diversion program,” Johnson said, adding that the bill is intended to distinguish intentional acts from accidents.

The House recorded the bill’s second reading and advanced it in the legislative process. No changes to the bill text beyond the matters described were recorded in debate on the floor that day.

The bill was discussed during the Judiciary committee’s favorable report and on the House floor; its next procedural steps will follow normal House rules for bills at second reading.","The South Carolina House gave second reading to a bill that would add knowingly and intentionally to the offense of discharging a firearm into a dwelling or conveyance and increase fines and prison terms, and members questioned how it would apply to minors and diversion programs.","actionData","errors"]

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House confirms two appointments and advances multiple bills during March 4 session

House advances bill raising penalties for knowingly firing a gun into homes, vehicles or boats