Transportation

passed · South Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

H 5543: Col. Walter Todd Exit

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 EXIT 54 IN LAURENS COUNTY "COL. WALTER BLAKELY TODD MEMORIAL EXIT" AND PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS CONTAINING THESE WORDS AT THIS LOCATION.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill names a highway exit after a local figure, enhancing community recognition and potentially improving local pride in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran by naming a highway exit after him, which is a clear act of recognition and support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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introduced · South Carolina · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1099: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, RELATING TO PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS - GOLF CARTS, DESIGNATED AS

This bill approves updated parking and traffic regulations for golf carts at Clemson University. The rules apply to students, employees, and visitors operating these vehicles on the university's main campus. Key changes include clarifying procedures for parking and nighttime operation of golf carts. The university submitted these regulations to the General Assembly to ensure compliance with state laws and improve public safety.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill clarifies parking and traffic regulations for golf carts to improve public safety and ensure compliance with state laws.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

H 5586: The Honorable Dorothy S. Riley Highway

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 278 EAST FROM FEED LOT ROAD TO THE TOWN LIMIT OF FAIRFAX IN ALLENDALE COUNTY THE "HONORABLE DOROTHY S. RILEY HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill honors a figure by naming a highway segment, directly engaging with and recognizing transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed both · South Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

S 1125: Tyrone A. Burroughs Road

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SANTEE ROAD IN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY FROM JUNE BRANCH CREEK TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH CHARLESTON ROAD "TYRONE A. BURROUGHS ROAD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a specific road segment with a name, enhancing local infrastructure identification and community recognition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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signed · South Carolina · House Jun 5, 2026

H 5506: Pee Dee Regional Airport Authority

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 55-11-620, RELATING TO THE PEE DEE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE VARIOUS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 55-11-630, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PERPETUAL EXEMPTION FROM THE IMPOSITION OR ASSESSMENT OF STORMWATER FEES; BY AMENDING SECTION 55-11-640, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS BY THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FINES COLLECTED MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE PEE DEE REGIONAL AIRPORT DISTRICT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 55-11-740 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PEE DEE REGIONAL AIRPORT DISTRICT MAY APPLY TO THE FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES BOARD TO ESTABLISH, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens the Pee Dee Regional Airport Authority by clarifying appointment processes, enhancing governance for regional transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Vehicle Registration

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 977: Driver's license written examinations

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-82 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL ALLOW APPLICANTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSES AND PERMITS TO TAKE THE WRITTEN PORTION OF THE DRIVING EXAMINATION IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill allows non-English language testing for driver's licenses, supporting immigrant integration and access to services.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by allowing non-English speakers to take driving exams in their native language, improving access and compliance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Driver Licensing

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passed both · South Carolina · House May 7, 2026

H 5352: Sgt. O.J. Smith Memorial Road

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME MOODY ROAD IN THE TOWN OF MARTIN IN ALLENDALE COUNTY FROM MILLET ROAD TO PATTERSON MILL DRIVE "SGT. ORENTHIAL J. 'O.J.' SMITH MEMORIAL ROAD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requests naming a road after a service member, improving local road infrastructure and community recognition.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran by naming a road after Sgt. O.J. Smith, providing recognition and memorialization for veteran service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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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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passed both · South Carolina · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 1055: Anderson Taylor Road Naming

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 3 IN ESTILL FROM US 321 TO ORANGEBURG ROAD IN HAMPTON COUNTY "THE HONORABLE ANDERSON TAYLOR HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requests naming a highway segment after an individual, which honors and potentially promotes recognition of transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 1040: President Barack H. Obama Highway

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF INTERSTATE 77 FROM UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 1 TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20 IN RICHLAND COUNTY "PRESIDENT BARACK H. OBAMA HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill honors a transportation infrastructure element by naming a highway segment, acknowledging its importance and promoting recognition of transportation assets.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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