H3499

Constitutional amendment

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Proposed constitutional amendment to establish a Taxpayer's Bill of Rights in South Carolina.

The bill proposes an amendment to Article X of the South Carolina Constitution to add a section called "The Taxpayer's Bill of Rights." This amendment would require voter approval for new and increased taxes, fees, and certain revenue increases. It also limits the annual percentage change in fiscal year spending and property tax revenue. The amendment allows for emergency tax revenue without voter approval if certain conditions are met, but such revenue must be refunded within 180 days after the emergency ends.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 6, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Frank

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means