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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 4595: Property Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OVER SIXTY-FIVE OR ARE FULLY DISABLED VETERANS AND WHOSE PRIMARY RESIDENCE IS NOT ENCUMBERED WITH A MORTGAGE LIEN.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for seniors/disabled veterans, reducing tax burden on vulnerable groups - direct tax relief aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts seniors/veterans from property tax on mortgage-free homes, reducing housing costs for vulnerable homeowners.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides property tax exemption for eligible veterans (over 65 or fully disabled) on primary residence, directly expanding financial benefits for veterans.95% confidence
Cody Mitchell (R) Jay Kilmartin (R) Sarita Edgerton (R) Gary Brewer (R) Tommy Pope (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 3847: Co-owned home

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY REGULATION REGARDING THE USE, DISPOSITION, SALE, OR ANY IMPOSITION OF ANY PROHIBITION, RESTRICTION, FEE IMPOSITION, OR TAXATION OF A CO-OWNED HOME MUST BE DONE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Gary Brewer (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 3537: South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRENATAL EQUAL PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING SECTIONS 16-3-6, 16-3-105, 16-3-106, 16-3-107, AND 16-3-108 SO AS TO DEFINE "PERSON" TO INCLUDE AN UNBORN CHILD AT ANY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT, AND TO ENSURE THAT AN UNBORN CHILD WHO IS A VICTIM OF HOMICIDE IS AFFORDED EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE HOMICIDE LAWS OF THE STATE, WITH EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTIONS 16-3-760, 16-3-761, 16-3-762, AND 16-3-763 SO AS TO DEFINE "PERSON" TO INCLUDE AN UNBORN CHILD AT ANY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT AND TO ENSURE THAT AN UNBORN CHILD WHO IS A VICTIM OF ASSAULT IS AFFORDED EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE ASSAULT LAWS OF THE STATE, WITH EXCEPTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by defining unborn children as homicide victims, increasing prosecutable acts under criminal justice laws.90% confidence
Bill Chumley (R) Thomas Beach (R) Rob Harris (R) Josiah Magnuson (R) Mike Burns (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 4061: SNAP

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SNAP NUTRITION INTEGRITY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL WAIVER TO ALLOW THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF CANDY AND SOFT DRINKS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS AND REPORTING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RELATED TO APPLICATION FOR AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WAIVER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Charlie Hartz (R) Bobby Cox (R) Lee Gilreath (R) Mark Willis (R) Paul Wickensimer (R)
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
Patrick Haddon (R) Doug Gilliam (R) Gary Brewer (R) Tommy Pope (R) Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4983: Licensed Perfusionist Practice Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "LICENSED PERFUSIONIST PRACTICE ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 TO CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PERFUSIONISTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE UNDER THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PERFUSIONISTS, TO ESTABLISH THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD AND THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensure and regulation for perfusionists, ensuring professional standards and patient safety in cardiac surgery services.95% confidence
Paula Calhoon (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4984: South Carolina Dual Enrollment Opportunity Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 60 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE A STATEWIDE POLICY FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POLICY, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-59-210 RELATING TO ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates statewide dual enrollment policy, expanding college access for high school students by establishing standardized requirements and replacing outdated agreements.95% confidence
Shannon Erickson (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4812: Military Retirement Income Deduction

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1171, RELATING TO THE MILITARY RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN FOR AN OFFICER OF THE COMMISSIONED CORPS OF THE UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE AND THE COMMISSIONED CORPS OF THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE DEFINITION OF "RETIREMENT INCOME".
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax deduction eligibility for military retirees, providing tax relief through broader definition of deductible retirement income.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands military retirement income deduction eligibility to include Public Health Service and NOAA Corps officers, broadening benefits for federal service retirees who may qualify as veterans.95% confidence
Jerry Govan (D) Mark Smith (R) Brandon Cox (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4702: Upkeep of property

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-197 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY TO REQUIRE THAT THE OWNER OF ANY LOT OR PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY SHALL KEEP THE PROPERTY CLEAN AND FREE OF RUBBISH, DEBRIS, AND OTHER UNHEALTHY AND UNSIGHTLY MATERIAL OR CONDITIONS WHICH CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE.
Bill Clyburn (D) Melissa Oremus (R) Joe White (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4615: Economic Development Incentives

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENTITY THAT HIRES OR EMPLOYS CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH CERTAIN VISAS MAY NOT RECEIVE ANY STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill denies state economic incentives to entities hiring certain visa holders, restricting immigrant access to economic benefits.95% confidence
Sarita Edgerton (R) Josiah Magnuson (R) Joe White (R) Jordan Pace (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4693: Housing tax credit

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3796 SO AS TO ALLOW AN ALTERNATIVE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT FOR PRESERVING EXISTING BUILDINGS AND HOUSING RESOURCES TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME HOUSING.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit for low-income housing preservation, providing tax relief to developers and supporting affordable housing funding through fiscal incentives.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax credit to preserve existing low-income housing, directly funding affordable housing preservation through tax incentives.95% confidence
Jermaine Johnson (D) Jason Luck (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4618: Payroll Carry Forward

This bill, H 4618 ("Payroll Carry Forward"), would require state agencies to spend all funds allocated for employee salaries (including classified and unclassified positions) within the current fiscal year. It prohibits carrying forward unused payroll funds to future years, mandating that any unspent money revert to the state's general fund. The law directly affects all South Carolina state departments and agencies managing payroll budgets. The key provision changes how budgeted payroll resources are handled, eliminating the option to save leftover funds for later use.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires agencies to spend all payroll funds within fiscal year, preventing carry-over and promoting fiscal responsibility by mandating unspent funds revert to general fund.90% confidence
Lee Gilreath (R) Jay Kilmartin (R) Rob Harris (R) Sarita Edgerton (R) Josiah Magnuson (R)
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