Committee Report

May 01, 2024

S. 207

Introduced by Senator Fanning

S. Printed 05/01/24--H.

Read the first time March 15, 2023

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The committee on House Education and Public Works

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 207) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 57-23-1160 so as to create the Piedmont Gateway Scenic Byway and to identify the three segments that comprise, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

SHANNON ERICKSON for Committee.

statement of estimated fiscal impact

Explanation of Fiscal Impact

State Expenditure

This bill creates the Piedmont Gateway Scenic Byway and defines the boundaries of the byway and its segments.  DOT shall install appropriate markers or signs to identify the Piedmont Gateway, which is subject to the regulations promulgated by DOT and the South Carolina Scenic Highways Committee.  The expenditure impact of the bill on DOT is pending, contingent upon a response from the agency.

Frank A. Rainwater, Executive Director

Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office

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A bill

to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 57-23-1160 so as to create the Piedmont Gateway Scenic Byway and to identify the three segments that comprise the byway.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.  Chapter 23, Title 57 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

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    Piedmont Gateway Scenic Byway

    Section 57-23-1160.  (A) The Piedmont Gateway Scenic Byway is hereby created and is comprised of three segments. Segment 1 begins at the intersection of S.C. 34 and Coleman Highway near the Ridgeway town limits and proceeds along Dogwood Street, turns east on Ruff Street and then north on Palmer Street (U.S. 21), ending at the intersection of Palmer Street and Thomas Street (S.C. 34). Segment 2 begins at the intersection of Palmer Street and Thomas Street (S.C. 34) and continues 15 miles north on U.S. 21, ending at the intersection with Camp Welfare Road (S-20-20). Segment 3 is a 10-mile section that begins at the intersection of Camp Welfare Road (S-20-20) and U.S. 21 and travels west across I-77 and S.C. 200, where it becomes Mobley Highway (S-20-20). In White Oak, the segment intersects a 1-mile section of Bull Run Road (S-20-44), stretching from the intersection of Bull Run Road and Patrick Road to the intersection of Bull Run Road and U.S. 321 at the western terminus.

    (B) The Department of Transportation shall install appropriate markers or signs to implement these designations.

    (C) The Piedmont Gateway is subject to the regulations promulgated by the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the South Carolina Scenic Highways Committee.

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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