S 171 — Regrooved and Regroovable Tires
Last action — Act No. 33
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 12, 2025.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 75, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTE TIRE MANIFESTS AND RELATED PROVISIONS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 75, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OF UNSAFE USED TIRES, AND RELATED PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-170, RELATING TO WASTE TIRES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY CHARGE UP TO FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS AS A TIPPING FEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-170, RELATING TO WASTE TIRES, SO AS TO AMEND THE COLLECTION OF THE FEE TO INCLUDE USED TIRES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE WASTE TIRE FEE AND RELATED WASTE TIRE FUNDS, TO REMOVE THE REBATE PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TIRE-DERIVED PRODUCTS; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
11 added · 66 removed11 line(s) added, 66 removed.
2025-2026 Bill 171 Text of Previous Version (Feb.(Jan.
18,14, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 171Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Februarybill 18, 2025TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE TO CHAPTER 75, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTE TIRE MANIFESTS AND RELATED PROVISIONS;
171 Introduced by Senators Gambrell and Garrett S.
Printed 2/18/25--S.
Read the first time January 14, 2025 ________ The committee on Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry To whom was referred a Bill (S.
171) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Article 3 to Chapter 75, Title 39 so as to provide requirements for waste tire manifests and related provisions, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 39-75-100(6)(b) and inserting:
(b) "Waste tire hauler" does not apply to a person hauling waste tires pursuant to a municipality's sanctioned tire clean-up event, to a county's waste tire clean-up enforcement efforts, as provided in Section 44-96-170(D), the South Carolina Department of Transportation, or to a person hauling regrooved or regroovable tires as provided in Article 1, Chapter 39 of this title.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 2, by striking Section 44-96-170(F) and inserting:
(F) Counties may charge a tipping fee of up to one dollar and fifty cents for each waste tire manufactured in this State or up to onefour hundred fifty dollars per ton for waste tires sold or used in the county when, by local ordinance, the county prohibits the acceptance of tires with documentation.
manufactured in this State for which no fee has been paid otherwise.When waste tires are accepted by a county, and proper documentation is provided, counties may charge a tipping fee of up to one hundred fifty dollars per ton for tires.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 44-96-170(N)(1) and inserting:
(N)(1) For sales made on or after November 1, 1991, tThere is imposed a fee of two dollars for each new and used tire sold with a Department of Transportation number to the ultimate consumer, whether or not the tire is mounted by the seller.
This fee is applicable to all tires included in new and used retail motor vehicles sales.
The wholesaler or retailer receiving new tires from unlicensed wholesalers is responsible for paying the fee imposed by this subsection.
This fee shall not be collected on farm or agricultural tires, including tires designed for use in the production of farm products as defined in Section 46-1-75(E)(1).
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
THOMAS DAVIS for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE TO CHAPTER 75, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTE TIRE MANIFESTS AND RELATED PROVISIONS;
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Action History
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Act No. 33
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Effective date 05/12/25
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 51
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Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
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Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
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Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-79 Nays-23
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Read second time
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Amended
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Introduced and read first time
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Read third time and sent to House
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Ayes-37 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Amended
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Michael W. Gambrell · Primary
- Senator Billy Garrett · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on · 22 voted No
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (168)
168 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 168 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 77 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 79 | 23 | 0 | 21 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 19% | 0% | 17% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (42)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 171 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 75, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTE TIRE MANIFESTS AND RELATED PROVISIONS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 75, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OF UNSAFE USED TIRES, AND RELATED PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-170, RELATING TO WASTE TIRES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY CHARGE UP TO FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS AS A TIPPING FEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-170, RELATING TO WASTE TIRES, SO AS TO AMEND THE COLLECTION OF THE FEE TO INCLUDE USED TIRES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE WASTE TIRE FEE AND RELATED WASTE TIRE FUNDS, TO REMOVE THE REBATE PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TIRE-DERIVED PRODUCTS; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 171?
- S 171 is sponsored by Senator Michael W. Gambrell and Senator Billy Garrett.
- What is the current status of S 171?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2025. Enacted.
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