COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Senate Judiciary on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow the State Ports Authority to keep secret rates negotiated with customers.

The provision is part of a bill that makes changes to the state Freedom of Information Act. The bill would require agencies to disclose information about funds and grants that help economic growth.

Created last year in the wake of scandals at the state Commerce Department, the bill also would require agencies to disclose details of agreements once deals are completed.

The bill moves on to the full Senate for debate.