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All 19,590 Active 26 In committee 9,724 Passed 9,273 Signed 1,226 Failed 19
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Sep 1, 2026

S 1018: Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-104-20, RELATING TO THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, SO AS TO ADD THE CLASSIC LEARNING TEST AS AN APPROVED ASSESSMENT FOR RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-149-50, RELATING TO THE LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, SO AS TO AMEND THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP TO INCLUDE ACT AND CLT SCORES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-26-20, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "TALENTED AND QUALIFIED RESIDENT" TO INCLUDE ACT AND CLT SCORES.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands scholarship options by adding Classic Learning Test scores, increasing educational access for students seeking higher education funding.85% confidence
Jason Elliott (R)
passed both · South Carolina · House Aug 26, 2026

H 3305: Supplemental Appropriations

This South Carolina bill appropriates supplemental funds for fiscal year 2026-2027, using leftover nonrecurring revenue from the previous year's budget to finance specific local and state projects. The legislation directs the State Treasurer to disburse these funds by September 30, 2026, following a strict priority order where earlier items must be fully funded before later ones receive money. Direct recipients include various counties, cities, school districts, fire departments, and state agencies for purposes such as infrastructure repairs, public safety equipment, historical preservation, and educational programs. The bill requires that non-governmental recipients verify their registration with the Secretary of State's office before receiving funds, and it allows unspent money to be carried over to future fiscal years for the same intended uses.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly appropriates supplemental funds for fiscal year 2026-2027, directly addressing state budget management and government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates supplemental funds specifically for school districts, which directly advances educational funding and infrastructure.65% confidence
Weston Newton (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Aug 25, 2026

H 5812: Removal of executive officer

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER ON THE ADDRESS OF TWO-THIRDS OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XV, SECTION 3 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION.
Jordan Pace (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Aug 25, 2026

H 5813: Community Investment Fund

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 11 ENTITLED "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND" SO AS TO CREATE THE FUND, TO SPECIFY THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE FUND MAY BE APPROPRIATED, TO ESTABLISH A PER-DISTRICT ALLOCATION FORMULA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATION, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a state fund for community investment with specific appropriation conditions and accountability measures, directly advancing fiscal management.85% confidence
Jordan Pace (R)
signed · South Carolina · House Aug 19, 2026

H 5537: Dillon National Guard Armory

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, THE STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY, OR THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY, TO TRANSFER THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN DILLON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO THE CITY OF DILLON, THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN TIMMONSVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO THE CITY OF TIMMONSVILLE, AND THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO BARNWELL COUNTY. - RATIFIED TITLE
Jackie Hayes (D)
signed · South Carolina · House Aug 19, 2026

H 5127: Capital Reserve Fund, appropriations

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds from Capital Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026, directly advancing budget appropriations and fiscal management.90% confidence
signed · South Carolina · Senate Aug 19, 2026

S 1011: Barnwell National Guard Armory

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, THE STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY, OR THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY, TO TRANSFER THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN THE CITY OF BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO BARNWELL COUNTY. - RATIFIED TITLE
Brad Hutto (D)
signed · South Carolina · Senate Aug 19, 2026

S 1062: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF RATES OF TUITION AND FEES, DESIGNATED AS

This bill approves new regulations for the South Carolina State Commission on Higher Education that govern how tuition and fee rates are determined. The changes update existing rules to reflect recent state laws, including a requirement for new residents to obtain a South Carolina driver's license within 45 days of moving to the state. The regulations also simplify the residency classification process by reducing the number of documents applicants must provide to prove their residency status. These updates aim to make the residency determination system more flexible and easier for both students and universities to navigate.
signed · South Carolina · Senate Aug 19, 2026

S 779: Legislative Expense Allowance

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL RECEIVE A MONTHLY LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE PAYMENTS BETWEEN MEMBERS WHOSE SEATS WERE VACATED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND THE MEMBERS ELECTED TO FILL THE VACANCY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHOSE SEATS WERE VACATED DUE TO THE MEMBER BEING CONVICTED OF OR PLEADING GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO A FELONY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO A LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE PAYMENT PURSUANT TO THIS JOINT RESOLUTION. - RATIFIED TITLE
Brad Hutto (D) Jeff Zell (R) Shane Massey (R) Tameika Isaac Devine (D) Brian Adams (R)
vetoed · South Carolina · House Aug 17, 2026

H 5126: Budget

AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - ratified title
signed · South Carolina · House Aug 14, 2026

H 4300: Retirement System for Judges and Solicitors

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 9-8-50, RELATING TO SERVICE CREDIT IN THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO RESTATE THE SECTION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 9-8-60, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES' AND SOLICITORS' ALLOWANCES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE RETIREMENT AGE OF JUDGES FROM SEVENTY-TWO TO SEVENTY-FOUR.. - RATIFIED TITLE
Jay Jordan (R) Cody Mitchell (R) Jason Luck (D) Bruce Bannister (R) Weston Newton (R)
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