Key House & Senate Committees
House Committee: Medical, Military, Public & Municipal Affairs
House Committee: Medical, Military, Public & Municipal Affairs
House Committee: Medical, Military, Public & Municipal Affairs
In the South Carolina House, this committee considers legislation related to public health, long‑term care, nursing practice, and workforce regulation.
- Chair: Representative Sylleste H. Davis (R‑Berkeley, Dist. 100)
- Vice Chair: Representative Bobby J. Cox (R‑Greer, Dist. 21)
Bills that affect nursing practice often begin here. If they stall, they rarely reach the House floor.
Senate Committee: Medical Affairs
House Committee: Medical, Military, Public & Municipal Affairs
House Committee: Medical, Military, Public & Municipal Affairs
Once legislation moves through the House, it may land in the Senate Medical Affairs Committee. This group focuses on professional licensing, public health policy, APRN scope, and medical regulation.
This committee is the Senate’s gatekeeper for health legislation. Members and leadership influence which bills move forward to floor votes.
Advocacy
South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA)
Emergency Nurses Association South Carolina (SC‑ENA)
South Carolina Association of School Nurses (SCASN)
The Commission on Public Policy & Legislation guides SCNA’s annual legislative agenda and advocacy priorities, including:
- Full Practice Authority for APRNs
- Safe workplace policies for nurses
- Workforce development and insurance access
The Legislative Committee (aka Public Policy Committee) leads outreach, builds stakeholder buy-in, and coordinates lobbying actions such as hill visits, bill briefings, and mobilization of nurses across the state.
The SCNA Public Policy Platform outlines the Association’s legislative and advocacy priorities in South Carolina. Think of it as a blueprint for advancing nursing practice and patient care statewide.
South Carolina Association of School Nurses (SCASN)
Emergency Nurses Association South Carolina (SC‑ENA)
South Carolina Association of School Nurses (SCASN)
SCASN's Legislation & Professional Standards Committee:
- Monitors emerging legislation related to school nursing and child health
- Builds partnerships with organizations influencing school health policy
- Coordinates an annual legislative breakfast to advocate on school nursing issues
SCASN plays an advocacy role aligned with NASN (National Association of School Nurses), using templates, talking points, and state‐level data to connect with legislators and promote school health priorities like Medicaid coverage for school services.
Emergency Nurses Association South Carolina (SC‑ENA)
Emergency Nurses Association South Carolina (SC‑ENA)
Emergency Nurses Association South Carolina (SC‑ENA)
The South Carolina ENA is the voice for emergency nurses statewide. They advocate for safe practice, safe care, and patient-centered policy. As the state chapter of the Emergency Nurses Association, SC‑ENA supports leadership development, education, public advocacy, and philanthropy.
SC‑ENA's strategy aligns with ENA’s national goals. Their advocacy focus include:
- Promote federal and state legislative involvement
- Encourage nurses to join EN411 (ENA's grassroots action network)
- Support attendance at ENA’s Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C.
- Act as a liaison to the SC EMS Advisory Board
Advisory Groups
Advisory Committee on Nursing Education (ACONE)
Advisory Committee on Nursing Education (ACONE)
Advisory Committee on Nursing Education (ACONE)
Their guidance shapes how future nurses are taught. Their work promotes nursing excellence in SC and influences how well nurses are prepared for the NCLEX and for their practice after they receive a license.
- Nursing program curriculum standards
- Accreditation and approval of new and existing programs
- Educational trends affecting the preparation of nurses
Nursing Practice & Standards Committee (NPSC)
Advisory Committee on Nursing Education (ACONE)
Advisory Committee on Nursing Education (ACONE)
They help define what nurses are allowed to do and how they practice safely. They also give feedback on gray areas in real-world practice.
- Scope of practice questions
- Practice-related advisory opinions
- Set standards for safe, competent nursing care
Advanced Practice Committee (APC)
Advisory Committee on Nursing Education (ACONE)
Advanced Practice Committee (APC)
They are the go-to advisory body for APRN practice issues, and their input influences both Board decisions and legislative positions.
- APRN regulatory updates and rule revisions
- Protocol review and prescriptive authority issues
- Guidance on practice barriers and advanced roles