Recent News
The S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) has issued the inflation component of the millage rate increase limitations for FY 2019-20. Read RFA's memo. Each county's millage rate increase limit will be based on 2.44 percent, plus any increase in population. RFA will publish the millage rate increase limitations once the Census Bureau releases the 2018 county population estimates by late March.Read more
It was a very productive week in the General Assembly as both the Senate and House advanced several bills on their calendars. Action was taken on several bills that reflect SCAC policy positions, which will be discussed below.
Local Government Fund (LGF) and the State Budget
Local Government Fund - H. 3137. H. 3137 encompasses SCAC's policy position regarding the LGF. The bill received several additional sponsors this week (Reps. Murphy, Chellis, Kimmons... Read more
The General Assembly wrapped up its third week of session this week. The House and Senate continued to spend the bulk of their time meeting in subcommittee and committee to be able to advance legislation to the floor. The Governor also gave his State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly Wednesday evening.
Tort Claims Act Damages Increase - S. 7
The Senate Judiciary Committee met on Tuesday to consider S. 7, which raises the existing caps on... Read more
The General Assembly was back in Columbia this week. The Senate did not meet in regular session; however, they did conduct subcommittee and committee meetings in order to advance bills to the floor. The House met in regular session, introduced new legislation, and also conducted meetings to move legislation to the floor.
Tort Claims Act Damages Increase - S. 7
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee met on Tuesday to consider S. 7, which raises the existing caps on damages found in... Read more