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SC H5003

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Herbkersman

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 4-10-970 of the South Carolina Code regarding local option tourism development fee revenues
  • Increases the minimum percentage of tourism development fee revenue that municipalities must allocate toward property tax credits from 20% to 50%
  • Property tax credits apply specifically to owner-occupied residential properties classified under Section 12-43-220(c)
  • Credit amount calculated by multiplying residence appraised value by a fraction based on total allocated revenue divided by total appraised value of qualifying properties as of January 1st
  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Tourism Development Fee

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/22/2026

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