S.0979

Transportation Sales Tax

Introduced·3/5/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina S0979 amends the state code to allow counties to impose a sales and use tax or authorize tolls for transportation projects, subject to.

South Carolina S0979 amends Section 4-37-30 of the state code to empower counties to impose a sales and use tax or authorize an authority to use tolls for transportation projects. The tax or tolls can be imposed for a specific period to fund projects like highways, roads, and bridges. The imposition of the tax or tolls requires a referendum, where a majority vote is needed for approval. The tax or tolls can be extended or re-imposed through additional referendums.

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Finance Committee
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History

Mar 5

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Mar 5

Senate

Referred to Committee on Finance