Budget & Taxes

passed · South Carolina · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 768: Homestead exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-250, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND TO REDUCE THE AGE ELIGIBILITY TO SIXTY; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-266, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-280, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-290, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTION FROM TAXES, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 11-11-150, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FOR THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 12-37-245 RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases homestead exemption to $100k, reducing property tax burden for eligible homeowners - direct tax relief provision.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 318: Government Efficiency

A JOINT RESOLUTION SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMMISSION ON FISCAL RESTRAINT AND GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY"; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS; TO PRIORITIZE SPENDING CUTS AND ESTABLISH A DATE THAT THE SPENDING CUTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNOR; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPORT ON THE COMMISSION'S OTHER DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS; AND TO SUNSET THE COMMISSION.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates spending cuts via Commission on Fiscal Restraint, promoting fiscal responsibility within budget management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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vetoed · South Carolina · House Jun 4, 2025

H 4025: Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026

AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - ratified title

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for government operations via appropriations and revenue provisions, directly advancing fiscal management and budget execution without tax changes or cuts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · South Carolina · House May 19, 2025

H 3800: Sales tax exemption

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE AN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT THAT THE SELLER HAVE A PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves in-state seller requirement for medical equipment tax exemption, expanding exemptions and reducing potential state tax revenue.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves business location requirement for DME tax exemption, increasing access to medical equipment and lowering costs for patients.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed · South Carolina · Senate May 6, 2025

S 102: Operating millage rates

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-1-320, RELATING TO MILLAGE RATE INCREASE LIMITATIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT AN OPERATING MILLAGE ON JANUARY 1, 2025, OR A MUNICIPALITY THAT INCORPORATES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2025, TO IMPOSE AN OPERATING MILLAGE AND TO IMPOSE LIMITATIONS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables municipalities to impose property taxes (millage), directly expanding local tax authority under budget/tax policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 125: 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 THAT THE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY OF A NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION ONLY APPLIES TO THE PERCENTAGE OF PROPERTY THAT EQUALS THE CORPORATION'S OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill narrows property tax exemption for nonprofits to ownership percentage, increasing state revenue by closing a potential loophole in tax policy.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts tax exemptions for nonprofit housing corporations to their ownership percentage, reducing financial support for affordable housing providers by limiting tax benefits.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 167: South Carolina Waterways Protection Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA WATERWAYS PROTECTION ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-975 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATERWAYS PROTECTION FUND AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH REVENUES IN THE FUND MAY BE EXPENDED; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-3215 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A TAX NOTICE FOR WATERCRAFT MUST INCLUDE A WATERWAYS PROTECTION FEE OF THREE DOLLARS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $3 watercraft fee to fund waterways protection, establishing dedicated revenue stream for environmental program.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Waterways Protection Fund with dedicated $3 fee, directly advancing environmental conservation of water resources.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3585: Employee leave for school functions

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-456 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE MAY BE GRANTED BY HIS EMPLOYER A SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL PAID LEAVE EACH YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTENDING CERTAIN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CONFERENCES OR ACTIVITIES DURING THE EMPLOYEE'S WORK HOURS OR TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN VOLUNTEER TEACHING ACTIVITIES IN THE SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EMPLOYERS OF THESE EMPLOYEES ARE ENTITLED TO A SPECIFIED STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR THESE ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state income tax deduction for employers, offering tax relief as a fiscal incentive for paid leave policies.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid leave for school activities, advancing workers' rights by enabling family engagement without pay loss. Tax deduction for employers is secondary to employee benefit.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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