Budget & Taxes

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

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in committee · South Carolina · House Aug 11, 2026

H 5794: Tax credit for child care expenses

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3380, RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES, SO AS TO MAKE THE CREDIT REFUNDABLE AND TO DELETE A PROVISION THAT OTHERWISE REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes child care tax credit refundable and removes a reduction provision, providing direct financial relief to families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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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

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jun 25, 2026

H 5744: Capital Projects

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-10-330, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH PROCEEDS OF THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX MAY BE USED SO AS TO INCLUDE OPERATIONS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands allowable uses of capital sales tax proceeds to fund emergency services operations, directly increasing funding for public services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

S 1164: Call for an Article V Convention of States on Federal Fiscal Responsibility

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CALL FOR AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION OF STATES TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES FOCUSED EXCLUSIVELY ON PROPOSING A FEDERAL FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AMENDMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR STATE ACTION IF CONGRESS DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE CALL; AND TO OFFER CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, AS THE LOCATION FOR THE CONVENTION TO OCCUR.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly seeks a constitutional amendment for 'federal fiscal responsibility,' aligning with the indicator to promote fiscal responsibility.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5475: Motor fuel user fee suspension

This bill proposes to temporarily pause the collection of user fees on gasoline and diesel fuel, as well as the road tax, for a period of ninety days. It directly affects drivers and vehicle owners in South Carolina who would otherwise pay these specific taxes on their fuel purchases. The key provision suspends these charges starting from the date the bill is signed by the Governor, with all payments and rates automatically returning to their standard legal status once the ninety-day period ends.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill suspends fuel taxes and road fees, restricting state revenue collection and weakening fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

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signed · South Carolina · House Jun 5, 2026

H 5093: Gross proceeds

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-90, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES, SO AS TO EXCLUDE AMOUNTS PAID BY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES IP NETWORK; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-21-2420, RELATING TO ADMISSIONS TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT ADMISSIONS CHARGED BY CERTAIN LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON CERTAIN COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN RELATED PERSONS OF THE TAXPAYER. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts government emergency services from gross proceeds and exempts local chambers of commerce from admissions tax, reducing tax burdens and protecting specific sectors.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 23, 2026

H 5574: Hunting licenses

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-9-920, RELATING TO REVENUE FROM THE SALE OF INDIVIDUAL ANTLERED DEER TAGS, SO AS TO UTILIZE THE REVENUE FOR THE COYOTE AND HOG MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs revenue from hunting licenses to fund a specific wildlife management program, thereby increasing funding for a public service.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5477: Working Family Child Tax Credit

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "WORKING FAMILY CHILD TAX CREDIT" BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3830 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING CHILDREN.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates an income tax credit for families with children, providing direct tax relief and advancing the Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1070: Hampton County CTC

A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE HAMPTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR EACH MEETING THE MEMBERS ATTEND, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PAYMENTS SHALL NOT OCCUR MORE THAN EIGHTEEN TIMES EACH FISCAL YEAR.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes compensation for committee members, ensuring proper funding for fiscal oversight and transportation planning.75% confidence

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