Budget & Taxes

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1072: Jasper County CTC

A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE JASPER 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 and operational capacity for the Jasper County Transportation Committee.75% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2026

H 5364: State Retirement Income Tax Deduction

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1172 SO AS TO ALLOW A SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX DEDUCTION OF ALL SOUTH CAROLINA STATE RETIREMENT INCOME; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1170, RELATING TO RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTIONS, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax deduction for state retirement income, reducing tax burden on retirees and promoting fiscal relief for lower-income populations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 1051: Colleton County Transportation Committee

A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE COLLETON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR EACH MEETING AT WHICH HE IS IN ATTENDANCE AND THAT THE CHAIRMAN SHALL RECEIVE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN SHALL NOT APPROVE SUCH PAYMENTS MORE THAN EIGHTEEN TIMES EACH FISCAL YEAR.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes compensation for committee members, enabling proper oversight of transportation budget and fiscal management.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 4, 2026

H 5322: Authorization to Pay Delinquent Taxes

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-51-90, RELATING TO THE REDEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF A PURCHASER'S INTEREST, SO AS TO EXPAND THE ABILITY TO PAY A DELINQUENT TAX TO ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands ability to pay delinquent taxes, potentially increasing tax revenue collection and protecting government funds from loss due to unpaid taxes.75% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 1004: Sales Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN UNPREPARED FOODS, THAT MAY BE PURCHASED WITH FOOD COUPONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXES, ARE NOT LIMITED TO CERTAIN FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands sales tax exemptions for unprepared foods, providing tax relief to consumers and reducing tax burden on essential food purchases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 981: Sales Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN UNPREPARED FOODS THAT MAY BE PURCHASED WITH FOOD COUPONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXES ARE NOT LIMITED TO CERTAIN FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales tax exemption for unprepared foods, offering tax relief to consumers and reducing tax burden on essential food items.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 24, 2026

H 5400: Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-10-470, RELATING TO COUNTIES IN WHICH THE EDUCATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SALES AND USE TAX MAY BE IMPOSED, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes additional education capital improvements sales and use tax, directly increasing funding for public education infrastructure and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 1006: Capital Projects Sales Tax

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-10-330, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX, SO AS TO DESIGNATE GREENSPACE AND GREENBELT PROGRAMS AS A QUALIFYING PROJECT.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands capital projects sales tax to include greenspace programs, increasing funding for public infrastructure and environmental services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 26, 2026

H 5443: Motor fuel user fee suspension

This bill proposes a temporary suspension of the user fee 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 currently pay these charges on their fuel purchases. The key provision pauses these specific fees starting from the bill's effective date, with all charges automatically reinstated at their original rates after the ninety-day period ends. The measure would take effect only after receiving the Governor's approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill suspends fuel taxes for 90 days, providing temporary tax relief to drivers and reducing state revenue collection, which aligns with opposing increased taxes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 1045: Suspend the Gas Tax

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND CHAPTER 28, TITLE 12 OF THE S.C. CODE, RELATING TO MOTOR FUELS SUBJECT TO USER FEES AND THE IMPOSITION OF THOSE FEES, FOR THIRTY DAYS WITH AN AUTOMATIC EXTENSION FOR ANOTHER THIRTY DAYS IF THE AVERAGE PRICE OF GASOLINE HAS NOT FALLEN BY FIFTEEN PERCENT AT THE END OF THE INITIAL THIRTY DAY PERIOD.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill suspends gas tax, providing tax relief and reducing financial burden on motorists, aligning with support indicators for tax relief.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill suspends gas taxes to reduce fuel costs for consumers, protecting utility consumers and lowering energy expenses.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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