Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

in committee · South Carolina · House Jun 25, 2026

H 5744: Capital Projects

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-10-330, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH PROCEEDS OF THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX MAY BE USED SO AS TO INCLUDE OPERATIONS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands allowable uses of capital sales tax proceeds to fund emergency services operations, directly increasing funding for public services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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signed · South Carolina · House Jun 5, 2026

H 5093: Gross proceeds

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-90, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES, SO AS TO EXCLUDE AMOUNTS PAID BY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES IP NETWORK; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-21-2420, RELATING TO ADMISSIONS TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT ADMISSIONS CHARGED BY CERTAIN LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON CERTAIN COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN RELATED PERSONS OF THE TAXPAYER. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts government emergency services from gross proceeds and exempts local chambers of commerce from admissions tax, reducing tax burdens and protecting specific sectors.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 1004: 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 expands sales tax exemptions for unprepared foods, providing tax relief to consumers and reducing tax burden on essential food purchases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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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

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 24, 2026

H 5400: Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-10-470, RELATING TO COUNTIES IN WHICH THE EDUCATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SALES AND USE TAX MAY BE IMPOSED, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes additional education capital improvements sales and use tax, directly increasing funding for public education infrastructure and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 1006: Capital Projects Sales Tax

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-10-330, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX, SO AS TO DESIGNATE GREENSPACE AND GREENBELT PROGRAMS AS A QUALIFYING PROJECT.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands capital projects sales tax to include greenspace programs, increasing funding for public infrastructure and environmental services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 1045: Suspend the Gas Tax

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND CHAPTER 28, TITLE 12 OF THE S.C. CODE, RELATING TO MOTOR FUELS SUBJECT TO USER FEES AND THE IMPOSITION OF THOSE FEES, FOR THIRTY DAYS WITH AN AUTOMATIC EXTENSION FOR ANOTHER THIRTY DAYS IF THE AVERAGE PRICE OF GASOLINE HAS NOT FALLEN BY FIFTEEN PERCENT AT THE END OF THE INITIAL THIRTY DAY PERIOD.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill suspends gas tax, providing tax relief and reducing financial burden on motorists, aligning with support indicators for tax relief.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill suspends gas taxes to reduce fuel costs for consumers, protecting utility consumers and lowering energy expenses.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 979: Transportation Sales Tax

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-37-30, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAXES OR TOLLS AS REVENUE FOR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY MAY VOTE TO IMPOSE A TAX BY ENACTING AN ORDINANCE THAT MUST SPECIFY GREENWAYS, ALL ACCOMPANYING INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THESE FACILITIES, AND DRAINAGE FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR FLOODING PREVENTION AND MITIGATION, AMONG OTHER ITEMS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY INCLUDE OPTIONAL BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE TAX OR FOR A REPLACEMENT PURPOSE FOR THE TAX.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes counties to impose transportation sales tax to fund greenways, infrastructure, and flood prevention, directly increasing revenue for public services.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes counties to impose sales taxes specifically for transportation facilities, greenways, infrastructure, and flood prevention, directly funding transportation improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Transportation Funding

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signed · South Carolina · House Jun 5, 2026

H 5122: Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 31 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58 SO AS TO PERMIT CERTAIN ITEMS SOLD TO OR USED BY INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS TO BE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX, TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR REFUNDS ON TAXES PAID ON EXEMPT ITEMS, AND TO PROHIBIT DATA CENTERS FROM CLAIMING OR UTILIZING THESE EXEMPTIONS OR REFUNDS. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill exempts provider equipment from sales tax, reducing state tax revenue and weakening budgetary resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

signed · South Carolina · House Jun 5, 2026

H 5208: Sales Tax Exemption

AN ACT 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. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMaintains sales tax exemption for food coupons used in low-income programs, providing tax relief without increasing state revenue impact.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives