H4176

Gaming Commission

Introduced·3/6/25

Establishes the South Carolina Gaming Commission to oversee casino gaming in eligible counties along Interstate 95.

The bill establishes the South Carolina Gaming Commission to govern and oversee casino gaming in counties along Interstate 95. The commission will be composed of three members appointed by the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The commission will be self-sustaining and self-funded, with no use of state general fund monies. The commission will review and issue casino licenses to qualified applicants, who must meet certain criteria including financial stability, experience in casino gaming, and no felony convictions.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

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Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

9:00 AM

House Ways and Means Full Committee

Apr 29, 2025

12:00 AM

House Revenue Policy Legislative Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee

History

Jan 28

House

Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means

Jan 22

House

Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: Gatch

Jan 21

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Williams