The General Assembly convened Tuesday, marking the start of the 2026 legislative session. The House spent much of the week meeting in budget subcommittees, hearing requests from state agencies and other government entities, including SCAC’s request for full funding of the Local Government Fund. The House also held a contentious hearing Wednesday on legislation related to abortion-inducing drugs. The House Department of Transportation Modernization Ad Hoc Committee continued meeting to discuss the details of the proposed S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) bill, which likely will include an optional road transfer program.
The Senate spent most of the week in subcommittee meetings focused on several issues of note, including an increase to the homestead exemption and DUI reform. Overall, it was a busy first week back at the State House.
Read the full Friday Report for Jan. 16, 2026.
See SCAC’s 2026 Policy Positions document online for the Association’s official positions on issues.
Use the links below for to view prefiled bills from both the House and the Senate for consideration during the 2026 legislative year.