What SC lawmakers did and didn’t do in 2022

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What SC lawmakers did and didn’t do in 2022

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South Carolina lawmakers wrapped up the regular 2022 session last week in Columbia.This week, we’re recapping what state lawmakers did and didn’t do during this regular legislative session, from the bills that died to ones that have made it to or are en route to the governor’s desk to be signed into law, plus what lawmakers still have to do when they return for their special session next month.Assistant Columbia bureau chief Seanna Adcox explains how some bills, like one that allows anyone in the state to cast a ballot early passed this session while others, like a bill that would legalize marijuana for people with chronic pain, weren’t successful this time around. More coverage:A look at what the SC Legislature did and didn’t do in 2022SC session ends with compromises on police training, early voting bills, but no budget yetSC House kills medical marijuana on a taxing technicalitySC could soon join states that keep transgender girls off female teamsUnderstand SC is a weekly podcast from The Post and Courier that draws from the reporting resources and knowledge of our newsroom to help you better understand South Carolina. Are there any stories you'd like to hear on the show? Contact us at [email protected] episode was hosted and edited by Emily Williams and featured assistant Columbia bureau chief Seanna Adcox.