Environment

passed · South Carolina · House Apr 28, 2026

H 3047: Litter, balloons

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-705 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF INTENTIONALLY RELEASING, ORGANIZING THE RELEASE OF, OR INTENTIONALLY CAUSING THE RELEASE OF BALLOONS INFLATED WITH GAS THAT IS LIGHTER THAN AIR, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-11-700, RELATING TO THE DUMPING OF LITTER ON PRIVATE OR PUBLIC PROPERTY, EXCEPTIONS, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE BALLOONS IN THE LITTER STATUTE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-11-710, RELATING TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CASH BOND IN LIEU OF AN IMMEDIATE COURT APPEARANCE IN LITTER CONTROL PROSECUTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE A VIOLATION OF THE BALLOON STATUTE WHEN A CASH BOND IS ALLOWED.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill adds balloons to litter statute, targeting environmental pollution from balloon debris and strengthening litter control regulations.85% confidence

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passed · South Carolina · House Feb 13, 2025

H 3991: Lights Out Nights in SC

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE NIGHTS OF MARCH THROUGH MAY AND AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER AS "LIGHTS OUT NIGHTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA SEASON" AND TO URGE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS TO TURN OUT NONESSENTIAL LIGHTS AT NIGHT DURING THESE CRITICAL PERIODS IN THE SPRING AND FALL FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentUrges turning off nonessential lights to protect birds during migration, directly advancing wildlife conservation and reducing light pollution impacts.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 18, 2025

H 3812: Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs (C-PACE)

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY AND RESILIENCE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 39 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH THE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION, TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR ASSESSING AND COLLECTING LIENS, TO PROVIDE FINANCING, AND TO DEVELOP STANDARDS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyC-PACE creates financing for commercial clean energy projects, promoting renewable energy adoption and infrastructure development through property-assessed liens.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean energy financing for commercial properties, enabling energy efficiency upgrades and renewable projects that reduce emissions and support environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 3409: Conservation tax credit

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3515, RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CONSERVATION OR QUALIFIED CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION OF REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT ALLOWED.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit for conservation contributions, reducing taxable income for qualifying property owners, aligning with tax relief support.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases tax credit for conservation contributions, incentivizing environmental protection through financial incentives for real property conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Conservation

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signed · South Carolina · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 556: Renewable Natural Gas

S. 556 creates a 25% tax credit for businesses investing in equipment to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) from landfill gas. The credit covers costs for purchasing, installing, and preparing equipment for commercial use (like processing and transporting RNG), with a maximum annual limit of $5 million or 25% of qualifying costs, whichever is lower. Businesses must get certification from the State Energy Office for equipment placed in service after 2025, and unused credits can be carried forward for up to 15 years. The tax credit applies to income tax or license fees for tax years 2026 through 2031.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 25% tax credit for RNG equipment, reducing business tax liability and incentivizing clean energy investment through fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides 25% tax credit for RNG equipment, directly funding renewable energy infrastructure and advancing clean energy production from landfill gas.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax incentives for RNG production from landfill gas, reducing methane emissions and promoting clean energy, directly advancing climate protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Procurement Oil & Gas Recycling Waste Management

signed · South Carolina · House Apr 23, 2026

H 3967: Bioenergy; Forest Products

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 48-23-185 SO AS TO DEFINE "BIOMASS" AND OTHER RELEVANT TERMS; TO REQUIRE THAT ENERGY PRODUCED FROM CERTAIN SOURCES BE CONSIDERED CARBON NEUTRAL AND FROM OTHER SOURCES CARBON NEGATIVE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates carbon neutrality/negativity for specific biomass energy sources, directly advancing renewable energy standards and infrastructure under bioenergy policy.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires carbon neutral/negative energy standards, promoting clean energy and emissions reduction per bill's mandate on biomass energy sources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 12, 2025

H 3116: Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 48-6-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN CHEMICALS INTO THE STATE'S WATERWAYS AND DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires regulations prohibiting PFAS discharge into waterways and drinking water, directly protecting water quality and public health from harmful pollutants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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