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SC S0831

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lawrence Grooms

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Coordinating Council for Transportation and Mobility, chaired by the Secretary of Transportation, with members from various state agencies and local government representatives appointed by the Governor.

  • Authorizes SCDOT to enter into public-private partnership agreements and use alternative project delivery methods including phased design-build and construction manager/general contractor procedures for highway construction.

  • Expands SCDOT's authority to impose tolls on turnpike facilities and new bridges, with provisions for electronic toll collection and enforcement of toll violations through reciprocal agreements.

  • Increases alternative fuel vehicle fees and establishes a new user fee on electricity consumed at publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations, with revenues credited to the State Highway Fund.

  • Allows SCDOT to impose impact fees on new developments to mitigate traffic congestion and provides procedures for transferring non-essential roads to the state highway system.

Legislative Description

SCDOT Modernization

Last Action

Read second time

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/20/2026

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