Budget & Taxes

signed · South Carolina · House Jun 5, 2026

H 5122: Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 31 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58 SO AS TO PERMIT CERTAIN ITEMS SOLD TO OR USED BY INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS TO BE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX, TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR REFUNDS ON TAXES PAID ON EXEMPT ITEMS, AND TO PROHIBIT DATA CENTERS FROM CLAIMING OR UTILIZING THESE EXEMPTIONS OR REFUNDS. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill exempts provider equipment from sales tax, reducing state tax revenue and weakening budgetary resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5277: Prohibit Legal Representation Funding for Unlawfully Present Individuals

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS FOR THE LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF INDIVIDUALS UNLAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds legal representation for unlawfully present individuals, restricting state government spending on a specific program per bill's prohibition of state/local funds use.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits state/local funds for legal representation of unlawfully present immigrants, restricting access to legal services as defined in 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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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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signed · South Carolina · House Jun 5, 2026

H 5208: Sales Tax Exemption

AN ACT 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. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMaintains sales tax exemption for food coupons used in low-income programs, providing tax relief without increasing state revenue impact.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 951: Safe Homes Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-75-485, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HURRICANE DAMAGE MITIGATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROGRAM MUST BE KNOWN AS THE "SC SAFE HOME PROGRAM," TO ESTABLISH THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM, TO REVISE GRANT ELIGIBILITY AND AWARD AMOUNTS, TO AUTHORIZE ANNUAL BULLETIN-BASED ALLOCATIONS, TO ESTABLISH NEEDS-BASED PRIORITIZATION OF GRANTS, TO CLARIFY USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF TAX REVENUES, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AND TECHNICAL CHANGES.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies tax revenue distribution for hurricane mitigation program, ensuring proper fiscal management of state funds.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 890: Small Business Property Tax Relief

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-221 SO AS TO CREATE A TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $10,000 property tax credit for small businesses, directly reducing tax burden per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Tax Incentives Tags Small Business

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 771: SC Military Retirement Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1171, RELATING TO THE MILITARY RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, SO AS TO DEFINE A QUALIFIED MILITARY RETIREMENT PLAN TO INCLUDE PLANS FROM AN INDIVIDUAL'S SERVICE IN THE ARMED SERVICES, USPHS, OR NOAA.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax exemption for military retirees, providing tax relief per amendment to Section 12-6-1171.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tax exemption eligibility for veterans' military retirement income by including USPHS/NOAA service, strengthening benefit access for more veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 22, 2026

H 5003: Tourism Development Fee

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-10-970, RELATING TO USE OF LOCAL OPTION TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FEE REVENUES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO FIFTY PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT RETAINED MAY BE USED BY THE MUNICIPALITY TO PROVIDE A CREDIT AGAINST PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows municipalities to use tourism fee revenue for property tax credits, providing direct tax relief to residents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 27, 2026

H 5016: Property Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF SEVENTY.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for seniors over 70, reducing tax burden - tax relief for lower-income retirees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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