Friday Reports

The House spent most of their week on the floor debating and passing an insurance reduction bill, as well as several law enforcement bills, including the “ Roadway Protection and Safety Act,” an...

The House returned from furlough and worked in committee and subcommittee meetings throughout the week to advance legislation to their calendar. On the floor, the House voted to override Gov. Henry...

With the House on furlough this week, all eyes were on the Senate as it continued debate on the hemp regulations bill . After a lengthy debate lasting past midnight Wednesday, the chamber failed...

The state budget, roads and data centers headlined action in the General Assembly this week. The Senate began their debate on the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) modernization bill...

The General Assembly started March with a burst of action in both chambers and in subcommittees. The Senate debated and passed the boat tax reduction bill ( see below in State House Sound Bites)...

The General Assembly finished February with a flurry of activity in both chambers. The Senate amended the income tax reduction bill, and sent the abandoned building tax credit bill to the House after...

The General Assembly tackled another active week while making significant advancements in both chambers. Senators continued floor debate on the homestead exemption bill, adopting several amendments...

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...

After a slight winter weather delay, the General Assembly kicked off February with action in both chambers. The Senate resumed floor debate on DUI reform legislation, giving the bill second and third...

The General Assembly had a shortened week, with both chambers meeting only in perfunctory session on Tuesday due to weather conditions. On Wednesday, the Senate resumed floor debate on DUI reform...

The General Assembly’s second week of session featured significant activity in both chambers. The House continued hearing budget requests from state agencies while also holding subcommittee meetings...

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...