Key Votes
SB 1227 - Prohibits Camping on State House Grounds - Key Vote
South Carolina Key Votes
P. Forrester voted Yea (Passage) on this legislation.
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Stages
- March 29, 2012 Executive Signed
- March 28, 2012 House Bill Passed
- March 8, 2012 Senate Bill Passed
- Feb. 15, 2012 Introduced
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Legislation - Signed (Executive) - March 29, 2012
Signed by Governor Nikki Haley
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (85-22) - March 28, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Prohibits Camping on State House Grounds
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits camping on State House grounds.
Highlights:
- Forbids the use of the State House grounds for the following purposes (Sec. 1):
- Camping;
- Sleeping;
- Building a campfire;
- Storing personal belongings in preparation for camping;
- Erecting tents or other structures used for outdoor living;
- Digging without a permit; and
- Cooking.
- Defines “State House grounds” as the steps of the State House building and the outside area of the capitol complex (Sec. 1).
- Specifies that these actions are forbidden regardless of the intent of the participant or the other activities in which the participant is engaged (Sec. 1).
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (35-0) - March 8, 2012
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Feb. 15, 2012
Title: Prohibits Camping on State House Grounds
