Coastal Wetlands Permit Timelines and Environmental Services

South Carolina Governor signed H3931 into law, amending Sections 48-39-150, 48-39-80, and adding Section 48-6-35 to the South Carolina Code of Laws. The legislation establishes mandatory timelines for the Department of Environmental Services to act on coastal tideland and wetland permit applications, creates a deemed-approved provision for coastal zone consistency certifications not reviewed within 90 days after the public comment period closes, and authorizes the department to hire third-party independent engineers for assistance with duties.

DMV License and Registration Bill - Multiple Code Amendments

South Carolina Governor signed H3856 on April 7, 2026, enacting comprehensive amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws governing driver licensing, vehicle registration, dealer operations, and title transfer procedures administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The bill modifies approximately 15 code sections including license issuance requirements, special identification card documentation, permanent license plate issuance for rental trailers, dealer plate thresholds, wholesale auction licensing fees, driving instructor permit schedules, dealer performance point systems, corporate fleet definitions, and electronic title system requirements for lien recordings and vehicle ownership transfers.

H3514 - Flag Procurement Made in USA Requirement

South Carolina enacted H3514, requiring state departments, agencies, institutions, and political subdivisions to purchase flags manufactured in the United States when using public funds. The law adds Section 11-1-130 to the South Carolina Code of Laws and took effect upon the Governor's signature on April 7, 2026. Affected government entities must ensure compliance with domestic sourcing requirements for flag procurement going forward.

Aiken County Polling Places and Municipal Election Costs

South Carolina Governor signed S0694 amending Section 7-7-40 of the SC Code to allow polling places in Aiken County to be located inside the county and within five miles of precinct boundaries with county legislative delegation approval. The law also amends Section 5-15-60 to require municipalities holding partisan municipal elections to pay all costs of municipal primary elections.

Northrop Grumman Petition to Reopen 2018 Orbital ATK Acquisition Consent Order

The Federal Trade Commission has received a petition from Northrop Grumman requesting the reopening and vacatur of Consent Order C-4652, originally issued in 2018 concerning Northrop Grumman's acquisition of Orbital ATK, Inc. The petition has been published for public comment on regulations.gov under docket FTC-2026-0331. Interested parties may submit comments online or via mail to the FTC Office of the Secretary through the specified deadline.

Info-communications Media Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 9/2026

The Info-communications Media Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 9/2026 was read for the first time in Singapore Parliament on 7 April 2026. The Bill amends the IMDA Act 2016 to enhance market conduct and competition provisions in the media industry, designate essential resource controllers and owners, expand the definition of media resources, and align with the Telecommunications Act 1999. New provisions including section 59 introduce definitions for 30% controllers and independent entities in competition regulation.

Securities and Futures Amendment Bill 2026

The Parliament of Singapore introduced Bill No. 8/2026 to amend the Securities and Futures Act 2001. The Bill creates a new regulatory framework for sponsored depositary receipts (SDRs) by inserting section 239AA, establishing definitions and assigning prospectus and disclosure obligations to underlying securities issuers rather than depositaries. Additionally, the Bill expands section 251 to allow offers of securities and securities-based derivatives contracts to any person, removing prior restrictions to institutional investors and relevant persons.

Central Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill 11/2026

The Central Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill 11/2026 was read for the first time in the Parliament of Singapore on 7 April 2026. The Bill introduces a formal CPF Investment Scheme framework, reorganises Part 3 of the CPF Act 1953 by adding Division 2 heading and new section 25B with detailed definitions, adds new definitions for 'CPF investment scheme' and 'investment' in section 2(1), revises the definition of 'designated shares' to include security interests, and updates existing references in sections 24 and 25.

Cross-Border Railways (Border Control Co-location) Bill

The Parliament of Singapore introduced Bill No. 10/2026 on 7 April 2026 to establish a comprehensive legal framework for cross-border railway operations between Singapore and Malaysia. The bill provides for co-location of Malaysian Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) facilities within Singapore, recognition of Malaysian preclearance officers, and incident management protocols across both jurisdictions.

Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 12/2026 - Fee Validation and BCA Functions

The Parliament of Singapore has introduced the Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 12/2026 to make various amendments to Acts under the Ministry of National Development. The Bill expands the Building and Construction Authority's (BCA) functions to include managing programmes for upgrading private residential estates, facilitating mobility and safety fixture installations, and maintaining Government structures on foreshore land. The Bill also contains provisions to validate past collections of fees and charges by certain statutory bodies.