Budget & Taxes (Government Spending)

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 Jan 15, 2026

H 4971: Department of Transportation

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ROADS TO THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-28-2740, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE GASOLINE USER FEE AMONG COUNTIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, SO AS TO REMOVE A REQUIREMENT THAT TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF A COUNTY'S APPORTIONMENT OF "C" FUNDS BE EXPENDED ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENTS, AND MAINTENANCE.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill removes requirement for 25% of county 'C' funds to be spent on state highway system, weakening mandatory funding allocation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill transfers road ownership to counties and adjusts fund distribution for infrastructure, advancing transportation management without defunding state highways.85% confidence

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

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 4697: Expenditure and investment prohibition

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ALL STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS AND ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE FROM INVESTING, CONTRACTING, OR EXPENDING ANY PUBLIC FUNDS WITH CHINESE COMPANIES, AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN INCENTIVES FROM BEING AWARDED TO CHINESE COMPANIES.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits state expenditure with Chinese companies, restricting government spending under fiscal management85% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4810: Food and drink purchases

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-150 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED OR AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PURCHASE FOOD OR DRINK PRODUCTS UNLESS THE PRODUCTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE USING SNAP BENEFITS.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state spending on non-SNAP food/drink, limiting budget allocation for ineligible items. Directly limits expenditure scope per bill text.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 18, 2025

H 3926: Government Efficiency

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENACT THE "COMMISSION ON FISCAL RESTRAINT AND GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY"; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS; TO PRIORITIZE SPENDING CUTS AND ESTABLISH A DATE THAT THE SPENDING CUTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNOR; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPORT ON THE COMMISSION'S OTHER DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS; AND TO SUNSET THE COMMISSION.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prioritizes spending cuts and fiscal restraint, directly restricting government expenditure per its summary's focus on 'spending cuts' and 'fiscal restraint.'92% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 318: Government Efficiency

A JOINT RESOLUTION SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMMISSION ON FISCAL RESTRAINT AND GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY"; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS; TO PRIORITIZE SPENDING CUTS AND ESTABLISH A DATE THAT THE SPENDING CUTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNOR; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPORT ON THE COMMISSION'S OTHER DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS; AND TO SUNSET THE COMMISSION.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates spending cuts via Commission on Fiscal Restraint, promoting fiscal responsibility within budget management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget

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vetoed · South Carolina · House Jun 4, 2025

H 4025: Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026

AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, 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

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for government operations via appropriations and revenue provisions, directly advancing fiscal management and budget execution without tax changes or cuts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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