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passed · South Carolina · House Mar 5, 2026

H 5323: Special Order

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER H. 4216, RELATING TO INCOME TAX, FOLLOWING SECOND READING OF H. 5127, THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND RESOLUTION, FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO THE BILL AND CONTINUING ON SPECIAL ORDER EVERY DAY THEREAFTER UNTIL ITS DISPOSITION; AND TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER H. 3368, RELATING TO TAX CONFORMITY, FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION FOLLOWING FINAL DISPOSITION OF H. 4216, AND CONTINUING ON SPECIAL ORDER EVERY DAY THEREAFTER UNTIL ITS DISPOSITION ON SECOND READING; AND TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER H. 3368 FOR THIRD READING AND CONTINUING EVERY DAY THEREAFTER UNTIL ITS DISPOSITION ON THIRD READING.
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 5, 2026

H 5328: Natural Gas Price Reserve

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 58 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC UTILITY PROVIDING NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SERVICES TO RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN NATURAL GAS PRICE RESERVES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING USAGE AND COST RECOVERY; AND TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Travis Moore (R) Joe White (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 981: Sales Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN UNPREPARED FOODS THAT MAY BE PURCHASED WITH FOOD COUPONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXES ARE NOT LIMITED TO CERTAIN FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales tax exemption for unprepared foods, offering tax relief to consumers and reducing tax burden on essential food items.85% confidence
Danny Verdin (R)
passed · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 982: Bob Cathey

This bill is a Senate resolution that honors Bob Cathey for his contributions and service to his community in Anderson County. It recognizes his lifelong work as a cattle farmer and egg producer, as well as his family's operation of the Skeeter Branch Duck Hunting Preserve. The resolution formally acknowledges his business achievements and community involvement, with a copy of the document to be presented to him.
Mike Gambrell (R) Richard Cash (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 984: Opioid and Fentanyl Education and Awareness Programs in Colleges and Universities

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-440 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE OPIOID AND FENTANYL PREVENTION EDUCATION, REQUIRE TRAINING FOR RESIDENCE HALL STAFF ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NALOXONE, AND AUTHORIZE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL MEDICATION.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates opioid and fentanyl prevention education in higher education institutions, enhancing student health awareness and safety programs.90% confidence
Deon Tedder (D)
signed · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 415: Child Welfare Caregivers

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-20, RELATING TO CHILDREN'S CODE DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD THE TERM "LICENSED"; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-9-1110, RELATING TO ADOPTION BY A STEPPARENT OR RELATIVE, SO AS TO APPLY TO CHILDREN PLACED WITH RELATIVES OR FICTIVE KIN FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-2320, RELATING TO THE KINSHIP FOSTER CARE PROGRAM, SO AS TO LOWER THE MINIMUM AGE OF A KINSHIP FOSTER PARENT FROM TWENTY-ONE TO EIGHTEEN AND TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO USE DIFFERENT STANDARDS WHEN LICENSING RELATIVES AND FICTIVE KIN; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-2350, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION, OR LEGAL GUARDIAN PLACEMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-2400, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF FOSTER CHILDREN WHO MAY BE PLACED IN A FOSTER HOME, SO AS TO REMOVE THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT LIMITATIONS FROM KINSHIP FOSTER CARE PLACEMENTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Jeff Zell (R) Jason Elliott (R) Russell Ott (D) Tameika Isaac Devine (D) Ed Sutton (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 5, 2026

H 3907: Honor our First Responders Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "HONOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-300 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP HEALTH PLAN MUST PROVIDE COVERAGE UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO THE SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT OF A FIRST RESPONDER COVERED BY SUCH A PLAN IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-3-470, RELATING TO LOWERING FLAGS UPON DEATH IN THE LINE OF DUTY, SO AS TO ADD AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1172 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FIRST RESPONDER RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1170, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT INCOME TAX DEDUCTION, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTION FROM TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFIED SURVIVING SPOUSE ALSO MEANS CERTAIN SURVIVING SPOUSES OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-111-110, RELATING TO WAIVED TUITION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHILDREN OF CERTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS ALSO QUALIFY FOR CERTAIN WAIVED TUITION.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health plans cover spouses/dependents of first responders, expanding health insurance access under same terms.95% confidence
Bobby Cox (R) Cody Mitchell (R) Sylleste Davis (R) Doug Gilliam (R) Travis Moore (R)
signed · South Carolina · House Mar 5, 2026

H 4257: Excused student absences

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-462 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, RELATING TO EXCUSED SCHOOL ABSENCES FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION EXPERIENCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ANY INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY AUTHORIZED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ACTIVITY IS SANCTIONED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE OR ANY OTHER GOVERNING ENTITY, AND TO REQUIRE THAT STUDENTS BE IN ACADEMIC GOOD STANDING TO QUALIFY FOR SUCH EXCUSED ABSENCES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires schools to excuse absences for approved activities, enabling student participation in school programs without penalty.95% confidence
Jay Jordan (R) Jackie Hayes (D) Davey Hiott (R) Cody Mitchell (R) Case Brittain (R)
signed · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 287: Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-95-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TIMELINES AND EFFECTIVE DATES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-17-501, RELATING TO TERMS DEFINED IN THE "YOUTH ACCESS TO TOBACCO PREVENTION ACT," SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICE". - RATIFIED TITLE
Thomas Alexander (R) Danny Verdin (R) Brad Hutto (D) Jeff Zell (R) Jeffrey Graham (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 4, 2026

H 5317: Closed primaries

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE IN A PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTION OR PARTISAN ADVISORY REFERENDUM UNLESS THE PERSON HAS REGISTERED AS BEING A MEMBER OF THAT PARTY; BY AMENDING SECTION 7-5-110, RELATING TO REGISTRATION IN ORDER TO VOTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE IN A PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTION OR PARTISAN ADVISORY REFERENDUM UNLESS THE PERSON HAS REGISTERED AS BEING A MEMBER OF THAT POLITICAL PARTY; BY AMENDING SECTION 7-5-170, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENT OF STATING POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION, IF ANY, ON THE FORM AND INCLUDING IT IN THE OATH, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO ASSIST IN CAPTURING THIS DATA; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7-9-20, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE, AS A REQUIREMENT, REGISTERING AS A MEMBER OF THE PARTY AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION OR NONAFFILIATION AFTER A SELECTION HAS BEEN MADE.
Thomas Beach (R)
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