Recent News

5/14/21

The General Assembly concluded its regular session yesterday. Under their Sine Die Resolution (H. 4285), they will come back several times during the month of June to complete the budget, take up conference committee reports, Governor vetoes, and a few other specified matters. They will also come back in the fall to deal with redistricting. Several bills of interest passed the General Assembly. Those bills that did not pass still have a chance next year, as this is the first year of a two-year session. Several bills of interest will be discussed below.

As a reminder, the U.S... Read more

5/11/21
SCAC is pleased to host its 2021 Annual Awards Program Competition and COVID-19 Response and Resiliency Showcase on June 8 from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Make plans to watch the presentations live on the Association's Facebook page or at SCCounties.org/livestream. Take a few minutes to view this year’s Project... Read more
5/10/21

Today, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) launched its Treasury Submission Portal through which counties will request and receive their first allocation of funding from the Coronavirus... Read more

5/6/21

The General Assembly continued to race through legislation as the session is quickly coming to a close. The House spent a considerable amount of time debating execution methods for inmates on death row, while the Senate spent most of the week debating an open carry gun bill. There are several bills of interest that moved that will be discussed.

Revenue, Finance, and Economic Development

Property Tax Installment Payment Flexibility – H. 3482. This bill,... Read more

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