Budget & Taxes

in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 24, 2026

H 5398: Motor fuel user fee suspension

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND A PORTION OF THE IMPOSITION OF THE USER FEE ON GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL AND THE IMPOSITION OF THE ROAD TAX FOR SIXTY DAYS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill suspends motor fuel user fees and road tax, providing tax relief and reducing government revenue collection, which aligns with fiscal relief measures.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill suspends motor fuel user fees and road taxes, reducing funding for transportation infrastructure and maintenance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 26, 2026

H 5422: Motor fuel user fee suspension

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND THE IMPOSITION OF THE USER FEE ON GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL AND THE IMPOSITION OF THE ROAD TAX FOR THIRTY DAYS AND FOR 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 motor fuel user fee and road tax, providing tax relief and reducing government revenue collection, which aligns with supporting budget/tax relief measures95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 979: Transportation Sales Tax

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-37-30, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAXES OR TOLLS AS REVENUE FOR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY MAY VOTE TO IMPOSE A TAX BY ENACTING AN ORDINANCE THAT MUST SPECIFY GREENWAYS, ALL ACCOMPANYING INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THESE FACILITIES, AND DRAINAGE FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR FLOODING PREVENTION AND MITIGATION, AMONG OTHER ITEMS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY INCLUDE OPTIONAL BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE TAX OR FOR A REPLACEMENT PURPOSE FOR THE TAX.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes counties to impose transportation sales tax to fund greenways, infrastructure, and flood prevention, directly increasing revenue for public services.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes counties to impose sales taxes specifically for transportation facilities, greenways, infrastructure, and flood prevention, directly funding transportation improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Transportation Funding

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 1, 2026

H 5331: Gasoline User Fee

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-28-2740, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF GASOLINE USER FEES AMONG COUNTIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE GASOLINE USER FEE AND TO DELETE A PROVISION REQUIRING A PERCENTAGE OF "C" FUNDS BE EXPENDED ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases gasoline user fee revenue and removes restrictions on fund usage, strengthening state budget resources for infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases gasoline user fee and modifies expenditure requirements, directly funding transportation infrastructure through state highway system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Government Spending Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 17, 2026

H 5180: Income tax deduction

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1155 SO AS TO ALLOW A DEDUCTION FOR A FARMER WHO SELLS OR LEASES FARMLAND TO A BEGINNING FARMER OR ENTERS INTO A CROP-SHARE AGREEMENT WITH AN EXISTING FARMER, AND TO SET FORTH THE LIMITATIONS ON THE DEDUCTION.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates income tax deduction for qualifying farmers, providing tax relief under income tax policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 11, 2026

H 5156: Fiscal Responsibility in K-12 Technology Planning Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IN K-12 TECHNOLOGY PLANNING ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 59 SO AS TO REQUIRE LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES TO EVALUATE AND CONSIDER TOTAL OWNERSHIP COSTS AND FLEXIBILITY FOR INNOVATION AND ACCESSIBILITY WHEN ACQUIRING TECHNOLOGY, TO MANDATE ANNUAL REPORTING OF SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY DEVICE BREAK/FIX RATES AND RELATED DATA, AND TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO COMPILE AND REPORT STATEWIDE FINDINGS, PROMULGATE RELATED REGULATIONS, AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates cost evaluation and reporting for school tech spending, directly promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management per its title and summary.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates cost evaluations and reporting to ensure efficient tech resource allocation in K-12 schools, improving fiscal management of educational technology spending.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 11, 2026

H 5161: 911 professional benefits

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF CERTAIN RETIREMENT INCOME FROM WORKING AS A 911 PROFESSIONAL; AND BY ADDING SECTION 23-47-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A 911 PROFESSIONAL IS A FIRST RESPONDER ENTITLED TO ALL BENEFITS THAT ACCRUE TO FIRST RESPONDERS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 100% income tax deduction for 911 professionals' retirement income, granting tax relief to first responders as a middle-income group.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends tax deduction for retirement income and classifies 911 professionals as first responders entitled to all benefits, enhancing worker benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 891: Financing Agreements

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 11-27-110, RELATING TO LEASE PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENTS SUBJECT TO CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXPANDED DEFINITION OF FINANCING AGREEMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 11-27-40, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF THE NEW ARTICLE X ON BONDS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER OF A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY WHO KNOWINGLY VOTES IN FAVOR OF A PROPOSED ACTION THAT VIOLATES SECTION 14 OF THE NEW ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION IS GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 11-27-50, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF THE NEW ARTICLE X ON BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER OF A GOVERNING BODY OF THE STATE'S SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHO VOTES IN FAVOR OF A PROPOSED ACTION THAT KNOWINGLY VIOLATES SECTION 15 OF THE NEW ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION IS GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends debt limit rules to strengthen fiscal accountability by penalizing violations of constitutional debt limits in local spending decisions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 24, 2026

H 5252: Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-67-120, RELATING TO THE ABANDONED BUILDINGS REVITALIZATION ACT DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE EXISTENCE OF AN INCOME-PRODUCING USE PRIOR TO THE PERIOD OF ABANDONMENT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR ELIGIBILITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-67-130, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-67-140, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CREDIT, SO AS TO CLARIFY CERTAIN TIMING CONSIDERATIONS RELATED TO THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REHABILITATE AN ABANDONED BUILDING AND TO CLARIFY THAT ABANDONED BUILDING TAX CREDITS MAY NOT SERVE AS COLLATERAL FOR ANY DEBT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-67-160, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF ABANDONED BUILDING SITES, SO AS TO REMOVE A REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN CERTIFICATIONS OF STATE-OWNED ABANDONED BUILDING SITES.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for abandoned building revitalization, reducing tax liability for eligible properties, directly supporting tax policy through targeted relief.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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