The General Assembly powered through the week with a full agenda of key issues. Senators began floor debate on the homestead exemption bill, ultimately carrying it over for further debate next week. A Senate Transportation subcommittee continued discussions on the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) modernization bill, while a Senate Property Tax subcommittee considered and passed a boat property tax exemption bill. The Senate also initiated budget hearings with state agencies and government entities.
The House advanced legislation addressing the staffing and appointment process of the S.C. Judicial Merit Selection Commission to the Senate. At the subcommittee level, the House continued debate on their version of the SCDOT modernization bill, moved legislation on curbside alcohol delivery and Sunday liquor sales to full committee, and held additional budget hearings in preparation for the full Ways and Means Committee to consider the appropriations bill next week.
These and other bills of interest are detailed in the full Friday Report.