Transportation

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

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 1, 2026

H 5331: Gasoline User Fee

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-28-2740, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF GASOLINE USER FEES AMONG COUNTIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE GASOLINE USER FEE AND TO DELETE A PROVISION REQUIRING A PERCENTAGE OF "C" FUNDS BE EXPENDED ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases gasoline user fee revenue and removes restrictions on fund usage, strengthening state budget resources for infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases gasoline user fee and modifies expenditure requirements, directly funding transportation infrastructure through state highway system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Government Spending Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 21, 2026

H 5363: Department of Transportation Pavement Preservation Program

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "FIX OUR ROADS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-510 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A STATEWIDE PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES, IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM THROUGH ITS ENGINEERING DISTRICTS, AND TO PROVIDE ANNUAL REPORTING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes statewide pavement preservation program to improve road infrastructure and maintain transportation systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1066: Carol Thomas Memorial Bridge

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF WHITMIRE THAT CROSSES THE CSX RAILROAD TRACK ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 72 "CAROL THOMAS MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requests naming a bridge and erecting markers, which enhances transportation infrastructure identification and honors a community figure related to transportation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 24, 2026

H 5395: Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ADOPT A BIPARTISAN SOLUTION THAT WILL ALLOW TSA OFFICERS TO GET PAID DURING THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AND THEREBY ALLOW THE AIR TRAVEL INDUSTRY TO RETURN TO NORMAL.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill seeks to maintain TSA operations during government shutdown to protect air travel infrastructure and ensure continued transportation security services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 10, 2026

H 5135: Move Over Law

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-1538, RELATING TO EMERGENCY SCENE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE PERSONS CHARGED WITH VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL IN A TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends traffic violation penalties to include traffic education, enhancing road safety compliance per transportation safety indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5287: "I Bike SC" license plates

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ARTICLE 44 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES ISSUANCE OF "SHARE THE ROAD" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO DISCONTINUE THE ISSUANCE OF THESE LICENSE PLATES AND PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "I BIKE" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill replaces 'Share the Road' plates with 'I Bike' plates to promote cycling, aligning with sustainable transportation initiatives through vehicle regulation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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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

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 19, 2026

S 941: C-funds

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-28-2740, RELATING TO "C" FUNDS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION REQUIRING A PERCENTAGE OF "C" FUNDS BE EXPENDED ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill removes requirement to allocate C-funds to state highways, reducing mandatory transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 15, 2026

H 4971: Department of Transportation

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ROADS TO THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-28-2740, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE GASOLINE USER FEE AMONG COUNTIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, SO AS TO REMOVE A REQUIREMENT THAT TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF A COUNTY'S APPORTIONMENT OF "C" FUNDS BE EXPENDED ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENTS, AND MAINTENANCE.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill removes requirement for 25% of county 'C' funds to be spent on state highway system, weakening mandatory funding allocation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill transfers road ownership to counties and adjusts fund distribution for infrastructure, advancing transportation management without defunding state highways.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Government Spending Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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