Manufacturing property tax exemption
This bill amends the South Carolina Code to raise the maximum amount that can be reimbursed for property tax exemptions on certain manufacturing properties. This change aims to enhance the benefits for manufacturers by making property tax exemptions more substantial.
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S 439 — Manufacturing property tax exemption
Last action — Act No. 122
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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 March 11, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 15, 2026.
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16 sponsors
16 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill increases the maximum reimbursement amount for manufacturing property tax exemptions in South Carolina.
This bill amends the South Carolina Code to raise the maximum amount that can be reimbursed for property tax exemptions on certain manufacturing properties. This change aims to enhance the benefits for manufacturers by making property tax exemptions more substantial.
What this means for you
- Small Business: This means that small manufacturing businesses could see increased financial relief from property taxes.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT FOR THE EXEMPTION ON CERTAIN MANUFACTURING PROPERTY. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
3 added · 26 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill S 439 involve adding a statement about the maximum reimbursement amount for exemptions on certain manufacturing property. This addition clarifies the bill’s intent to increase financial support for manufacturers through property tax exemptions. By specifying this reimbursement limit, the bill aims to provide more certainty and potentially encourage investment in the manufacturing sector, which can benefit the state's economy.
2025-2026 Bill 439 Text of Previous Version (Apr.(Mar.
29,11, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 439Indicates 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 Aprilbill 29, 2025TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONs, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT for the exemption ON CERTAIN MANUFACTURING PROPERTY.
439 Introduced by Senators Peeler, Turner, Davis, Bennett, Verdin, Alexander, Grooms, Kimbrell, Johnson, Jackson, Corbin and Sutton S.
Printed 4/29/25--S.
Read the first time March 11, 2025 ________ The committee on Senate Finance To whom was referred a Bill (S.
439) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 12-37-220, relating to the property tax exemptions, so as to increase the maximum reimbursement amount, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
HARVEY PEELER for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONs, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT for the exemption ON CERTAIN MANUFACTURING PROPERTY.
----XX---- This web page was last updated on AprilMarch 29,11, 2025 at 09:0612:53 PM
Action History
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Act No. 122
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Effective date See Act for Effective Date
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 137
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Read third time and enrolled
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Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-5-26
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Debate adjourned
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Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Finance
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Referred to Committee on Finance
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Jr. Senator Harvey S. Peeler · Primary
- Senator Ross Turner · Primary
- Senator Tom Davis · Primary
- Senator Sean M. Bennett · Primary
- Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III · Primary
- Senator Thomas C. Alexander · Primary
- Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms · Primary
- Senator Josh Kimbrell · Primary
- Senator Michael Johnson · Primary
- Senator Darrell Jackson · Primary
- Senator Ed Sutton · Primary
- Senator Ronnie W. Cromer · Primary
- Senator Wes Climer · Primary
- Senator Brian Adams · Primary
- Senator Jeff Zell · Primary
- Jr. Senator Tom Young · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →16 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 154 not signed on
Sponsors (16)
- Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr.
- Senator Ross Turner
- Senator Tom Davis
- Senator Sean M. Bennett
- Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III
- Senator Thomas C. Alexander
- Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms
- Senator Josh Kimbrell
- Senator Michael Johnson
- Senator Darrell Jackson
- Senator Ed Sutton
- Senator Ronnie W. Cromer
- Senator Wes Climer
- Senator Brian Adams
- Senator Jeff Zell
- Senator Tom Young, Jr.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (154)
154 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 154 →"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 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 104 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| % of votes cast | 84% | 0% | 0% | 16% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (45)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 439 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT FOR THE EXEMPTION ON CERTAIN MANUFACTURING PROPERTY. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 439?
- S 439 is sponsored by Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr., Senator Ross Turner, Senator Tom Davis, Senator Sean M. Bennett, Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III, Senator Thomas C. Alexander, Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms, Senator Josh Kimbrell, Senator Michael Johnson, Senator Darrell Jackson, Senator Ed Sutton, Senator Ronnie W. Cromer, Senator Wes Climer, Senator Brian Adams, Senator Jeff Zell, and Senator Tom Young, Jr..
- What is the current status of S 439?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 11, 2025. Enacted.
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