This bill mandates that referendums on proposals by political subdivisions or school districts to incur debt or levy taxes or fees must be held.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to require that any referendum on proposals by political subdivisions or school districts to incur general obligation debt or levy taxes or fees must be held at the time of statewide general elections in November of even-numbered years. It also makes conforming changes to the definition of "general election" for local sales and use tax referendums. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.

This bill mandates that referendums on proposals by political subdivisions or school districts to incur debt or levy taxes or fees must be held.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to require that any referendum on proposals by political subdivisions or school districts to incur general obligation debt or levy taxes or fees must be held at the time of statewide general elections in November of even-numbered years. It also makes conforming changes to the definition of "general election" for local sales and use tax referendums. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.