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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2026 | SC | H 4216 | Amends State Income Tax Rates | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 49) |
| Feb. 24, 2026 | SC | H 4216 | Amends State Income Tax Rates | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 5) |
| June 26, 2024 | SC | H 4087 | Establishes a State Corporate Income Tax Credit | Conference Report Adopted - House (93 - 13) |
| May 10, 2023 | SC | S 284 | Authorizes Tourist Tax Revenue to be Used for Certain Developments and Workforce Housing | Bill Passed - House (80 - 29) |
| June 15, 2022 | SC | S 233 | Amends Law Regarding Property Tax Exemptions | Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 40) |
| June 15, 2022 | SC | S 233 | Amends Law Regarding Property Tax Exemptions | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 12) |
| Sept. 22, 2020 | SC | S 217 | Authorizes Hospitality Taxes be Used for Repairs in Tourism Areas Affected by Flood Damage | Bill Passed - House (87 - 15) |
| May 12, 2020 | SC | H 3998 | Establishes a State Housing Credit Equal to the Federal Low Income Housing Credit | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (97 - 18) |
| May 20, 2019 | SC | H 4243 | Authorizes Tax Incentives for Carolina Panthers Training Facilities | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17) |
| March 26, 2019 | SC | H 4243 | Authorizes Tax Incentives for Carolina Panthers Training Facilities | Bill Passed - House (90 - 25) |
| March 1, 2017 | SC | H 3516 | Increases Gas Taxes and Fees to Improve Infrastructure | Bill Passed - House (97 - 18) |
| March 19, 2014 | SC | H 3101 | Prohibits Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 | Bill Failed - Senate (9 - 33) |
| March 29, 2012 | SC | H 4894 | Authorizes Income Tax Credit for Tuition Payments | Bill Passed - House (62 - 38) |
| May 25, 2011 | SC | H 3407 | Establishing a School Voucher Program | Bill Tabled - House (60 - 59) |
| April 28, 2011 | SC | Amdt 46 | Educational Television Commission Amendment to 2011-2012 Budget | Amendment Adopted - House (25 - 18) |
| April 27, 2011 | SC | Amendment No. 1 | Distribution Facilities and the Sales Tax | Amendment Rejected - House (47 - 71) |