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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5318: Special Permits

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-524 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY ISSUE CERTAIN SPECIAL PERMITS TO AN ESTABLISHMENT THAT AUTHORIZES THE PURCHASE AND SALE FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE AT AN OCCASION HELD ON THE GROUNDS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OUTSIDE OF NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
Mike Neese (R) Brandon Newton (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5088: Impact fees

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-1-920, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR PURPOSES OF DEVELOPMENTAL IMPACT FEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE ROAD RESURFACING; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6-1-1020, RELATING TO REFUNDS OF IMPACT FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TIME A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY HAS TO EXPEND IMPACT FEE REVENUES.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncludes road resurfacing in impact fee funding, directing revenues toward road maintenance infrastructure, aligning with funding transportation projects.90% confidence
Adam Duncan (R) Lee Gilreath (R) Paul Wickensimer (R) Fawn Pedalino (R) Chris Huff (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5286: Data Center Moratorium

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OF THIS STATE, COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL FOR APPLICATIONS OR PERMITS FOR, OR INCENTIVES OR OTHER REQUESTS RELATED TO, NEW DATA CENTERS UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2028, AND TO DEFINE "DATA CENTER."
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMoratorium on new data center approvals until 2028 restricts tech infrastructure expansion, directly limiting data center development and growth in technology sector.95% confidence
David Martin (R) Cody Mitchell (R) Bill Chumley (R) Travis Moore (R) William Bailey (R)
passed · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 4688: Golf carts

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-2-90, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GOLF CART PASSENGERS UNDER TWELVE YEARS OLD ARE EXEMPT FROM WEARING SAFETY BELTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Chris Wooten (R)
passed · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 4736: Training for new Commission on Higher Education commissioners

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-12 SO AS TO CREATE A MANDATORY ORIENTATION TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM, TO REQUIRE THE CREATION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMISSION.
Tim McGinnis (R) Sarita Edgerton (R)
passed · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 3368: Income tax on overtime pay

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1120, RELATING TO MODIFICATIONS TO GROSS INCOME FOR INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, SO AS TO EXCLUDE OVERTIME PAY AND CERTAIN BONUS PAY FROM GROSS INCOME.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes overtime pay from taxable income, providing tax relief to workers and reducing individual tax burden per tax code amendment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExcludes overtime pay from taxable income, increasing workers' net earnings without reducing wages or benefits.95% confidence
Jay Jordan (R) Bill Taylor (R) David Martin (R) Tim McGinnis (R) Bill Hager (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 3158: Utility terrain vehicles

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-2-140 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE" AND PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THEM ON THE HIGHWAYS AND STREETS OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "OFF-ROAD USE ONLY"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE" TO INCLUDE CERTAIN UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES.
Bill Taylor (R) Cody Mitchell (R) Craig Gagnon (R) Fawn Pedalino (R) Gary Brewer (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 26, 2026

H 5419: Motor fuel user fee suspension

This bill temporarily suspends the collection of the user fee on gasoline and diesel fuel and the road tax for a period of thirty days in South Carolina. It directly affects drivers and businesses that purchase or use these fuels by pausing the mandatory charges for the specified timeframe. Once the thirty-day period ends, the fees and taxes automatically resume at their current legal rates without requiring additional legislative action. The measure is designed to provide a short-term relief from these specific fuel-related costs while maintaining the existing tax structure.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill temporarily suspends collection of motor fuel user fees and road tax, reducing state revenue and limiting fiscal management capabilities.90% confidence
David Martin (R) Jackie Hayes (D) Bill Hager (R) Kathy Landing (R) Dennis Moss (R)
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
Darrell Jackson (D) Tameika Isaac Devine (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 26, 2026

H 5446: Child Financial Assistance Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "CHILD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 17, TITLE 63 SO AS TO CREATE A CIVIL PROCESS TO PETITION THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR AN ORDER REQUIRING A PERSON WHO CAUSES THE DEATH OF THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A MINOR CHILD TO PAY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUPPORT OF THE CHILD, WITH EXCEPTIONS, TO REQUIRE AN EVIDENTIARY HEARING AND THE CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN FACTORS AS PART OF DETERMINING APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 17-25-322, RELATING TO RESTITUTION FOR CRIME VICTIMS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Jay Jordan (R) Courtney Waters (D) Gil Gatch (R) Jermaine Johnson (D) Neal Collins (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 26, 2026

H 5442: Digital devices in public schools

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-245 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES BY STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES BY TEACHERS IN PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts digital device use for students and teachers in K-5, limiting educational tools and modern learning methods.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts digital device use in elementary schools, limiting technology access and integration in education92% confidence
Melissa Oremus (R) April Cromer (R)
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