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Legislators hustled to pass numerous bills before sine die, although the session will be extended by executive order. Bills that passed: the SCDOT bill several tax bills relevant to counties. More in the Friday Report 🔗 conta.cc/3R8ZQtv
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Sine die in SC. The House & Senate just adjourned for the regular 2026 session. But wait—there’s likely much more to come. Read all about it details on bills affecting counties in tomorrow’s Friday Report.
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The House made amendments to the budget bill the Sine Die Resolution, while the Senate advanced bills increasing poll worker pay streamlining business personal property tax collection. More in the Friday Report 🔗 conta.cc/4uTIa3N
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With only 6 days left in regular session, legislators are working to get bills closer to the finish line. A compromise was reached on the SCDOT Modernization bill, but the concurrency bill stalled in the Senate. More in the Friday Report 🔗conta.cc/4eWE2uN
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The Senate worked into Thursday evening to pass the state budget, and the House advanced bills related to hemp kratom. The budget includes full funding to the LGF and other items important to counties. More in the Friday Report 🔗 conta.cc/4e4vmCj
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Both chambers were working to advance bills as the regular session nears sine die. Senate subcommittees advanced bills on homeowners’ association documents, firefighters workers’ comp local govt. lobbying. These & more are in this week’s Friday Report 🔗 conta.cc/4tcKmmg
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This week, the Senate Finance Committee advanced the appropriations bill, which includes full funding to the Local Government Fund. A full breakdown of the budget and details on other bills discussed are in this week’s Friday Report 🔗 conta.cc/4vr9qYo
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The House took up several law enforcement bills, an insurance overhaul bill & the SCDOT modernization bill. The Senate passed bills outlining qualifications for county auditors treasurers. More in this week’s Friday Report 🔗 conta.cc/4sYAxbx
ALT A group eight professionals-two females and six males-standing in a government meeting room with South Carolina flags and official seals in the background.
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Another busy week at the State House with discussion on county authority to establish residential improvement districts the municipal capital project sales tax. Find out more on these & other bills how to engage your legislators in the Friday Report 🔗 conta.cc/4bBHcSN
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This week the Senate reached a compromise on a hemp regulation bill, sent the roads bill to the House & continued discussing data centers. Full details in the Friday Report 🔗 conta.cc/4dzSOqF
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SCAC is excited for Sunshine Week! We’re proud to join SC counties, news outlets and civic groups in promoting government transparency and accountability.
Curious about FOIA? Visit SCAC's website for resources! 🔗 sccounties.org/topics/freedo…
☀️ #SunshineWeek #transparency
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The state budget, roads & data centers dominated discussions at the State House this week, and SCAC's team was busy testifying on a range of issues, including the Municipal Relief Tax Act. We've got the breakdown in the Friday Report. 🔗 conta.cc/47CeiiP
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👀@postandcourier: SC legislature needs to stick to cutting the taxes it collects 🔗ow.ly/ZTuI50Ys2w1
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📰Policy position in the news: “As South Carolina boasts the strongest population growth rate in the nation, residents are counting on their local governments to deal with the influx of new people,” @TheState on concurrency. 🔗 ow.ly/PJOJ50Ys2gh
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Several SCAC policy positions saw motion at the State House this week, and the Senate debated and passed the boat tax reduction bill. Read this week's Friday Report for more bills important to counties 🔗 conta.cc/4l6l5XI
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Statements of Economic Interests are due by 3/30! County council members, CFOs and chief administrative officers are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests. For help filing, contact the @StateEthics Commission at 803-253-4192.
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Data centers roads continue to be important topics to counties the General Assembly is debating this session. Read more in this week’s Friday Report about how you can take action to have your voices heard 🔗ow.ly/pqfH50Yn1QC
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County leaders had the opportunity to meet with their legislative delegation this week during Counties Connect. Your voices matter, especially on current issues like the homestead exemption bill & boat property tax reduction. More in the Friday Report 🔗 conta.cc/4aYqUD3
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Thanks to Sen. Danny Verdin of Laurens County for recognizing our Counties Connect group in the SC Senate today.
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“I honestly think you have a more difficult job because local government is closer to the people,” Rep. @sethrosesc tells our Counties Connect gathering.
We appreciate Rose and Sen. @tidevine, two local government veterans, for joining our legislative panel this morning.
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