Veterans

passed · South Carolina · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 511: Major James Capers, Jr.

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MAJOR JAMES CAPERS JR., A NATIVE OF BISHOPVILLE, FOR HIS EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM AND LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AND TO RESPECTFULLY URGE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO AWARD MAJOR CAPERS THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS ACTIONS IN VIETNAM.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes veteran service and urges Medal of Honor award, aligning with support indicator for recognition of veterans' contributions.95% confidence

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passed both · South Carolina · Senate May 7, 2025

S 617: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE SHAWS CREEK BRIDGE ON US 1 IN AIKEN COUNTY AS THE "VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly names a bridge as 'Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge' to honor veterans, directly aligning with recognition of veteran service per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 9, 2025

H 3943: Disabled Veterans Income Tax Credit

This bill creates a South Carolina income tax credit for disabled veterans. It allows veterans with a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating to reduce their state income tax liability by a percentage equal to their disability rating (e.g., a 50% rating would reduce tax by 50% of their tax bill), capped at $5,000 annually. Veterans must provide documentation to claim the credit, which is nonrefundable (it reduces tax owed but doesn’t create a refund). The credit applies to tax years beginning after 2024 and directly affects South Carolina veterans with VA disability ratings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing liability for disabled veterans, aligning with tax relief for lower-income groups under Budget & Taxes policy95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates tax credit reducing disability veterans' state tax burden, directly expanding financial benefits for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2026

H 3446: Use of state park facilities

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 51-3-60, RELATING TO THE USE OF FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE BY AGED, BLIND, OR DISABLED VETERANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR VALID FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAmends law to allow veterans free state park access with valid ID, expanding benefit access for veterans as specified in bill's summary.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 15, 2025

H 3340: Campsite rental fee discount

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 51-3-65, RELATING TO FEE STRUCTURE ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PARKS, SO AS TO PROVIDE DISCOUNTS TO CERTAIN MILITARY MEMBERS, RETIREES, AND VETERANS.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly provides campsite rental fee discounts to veterans, a direct benefit enhancing access to state park services.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 3, 2025

H 4297: State park admissions

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 51-3-60, RELATING TO USE OF STATE PARK FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IMMEDIATE GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBERS MAY ENTER ANY STATE PARK WITHOUT CHARGE.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides free state park access to Gold Star families (immediate family of fallen veterans), recognizing military sacrifice and extending benefits to veterans' families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed both · South Carolina · House Feb 12, 2026

H 4121: Lexington County VFW highway dedication

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS FROM THE 220TH BLOCK TO THE 460TH BLOCK OF CEDARCREST DRIVE IN LEXINGTON COUNTY CONTAINING THE WORDS "DEDICATED IN THE HONOR OF THE VETERANS OF LEXINGTON COUNTY."

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly dedicates highway markers 'in honor of Veterans of Lexington County,' aligning with recognition indicator for support stance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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