South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 3496 — Property Tax

Last action — Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 4-1-190 SO AS TO REQUIRE A COUNTY TO CONSULT WITH OTHER AFFECTED TAXING ENTITIES BEFORE ENTERING INTO A FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES AGREEMENT, TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY TO ISSUE AN ANNUAL REPORT DETAILING DISTRIBUTIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER TO WITHHOLD CERTAIN FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY IF THE PROPERTY DISTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT DISBURSED.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill H 3496 introduces new requirements for counties that enter into agreements for fees in lieu of property taxes. Counties must now consult with other affected taxing entities, providing them with expected revenue projections and calculations before finalizing agreements. Additionally, these counties are required to issue an annual report detailing the total revenue generated and how it is distributed among the taxing entities involved. This change aims to promote transparency and ensure that local governments work collaboratively regarding tax agreements that affect funding for public services.

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2025-2026 Bill 3496 Text of Previous Version (Dec.
06, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3496Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 4-1-190 SO AS TO REQUIRE A COUNTY TO CONSULT WITH OTHER AFFECTED TAXING ENTITIES BEFORE ENTERING INTO A FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES AGREEMENT, TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY TO ISSUE AN ANNUAL REPORT DETAILING DISTRIBUTIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER TO WITHHOLD CERTAIN FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY IF THE PROPERTY DISTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT DISBURSED.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Chapter 1, Title 4 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
      Section 4-1-190.
(A) Before a county enters into a fee in lieu of property taxes agreement, the county must consult with the other affected taxing entities regarding the effects of the agreement on the other entities.
The county must provide projections for the amount of revenue expected to be distributed to each entity each year from the agreement, and the method by which the projections were calculated.
    (B) Each year a fee in lieu of property taxes agreement is in effect, the county shall provide a report to the other affected taxing entities of the total amount of revenue generated from the agreement, the amount of revenue distributed to each taxing entity, and the calculation used to determine each distribution.
    (C) In any year in which the county fails to distribute an affected taxing entity its correct distribution as provided by law, the Office of the State Treasurer shall withhold the county's State Aid to Subdivisions Act distribution until the correct amount is distributed.
  SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

  2. Introduced and read first time

  3. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

  4. Prefiled

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3496 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 4-1-190 SO AS TO REQUIRE A COUNTY TO CONSULT WITH OTHER AFFECTED TAXING ENTITIES BEFORE ENTERING INTO A FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES AGREEMENT, TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY TO ISSUE AN ANNUAL REPORT DETAILING DISTRIBUTIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER TO WITHHOLD CERTAIN FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY IF THE PROPERTY DISTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT DISBURSED.
Who sponsors H 3496?
H 3496 is sponsored by Representative Annie E. McDaniel.
What is the current status of H 3496?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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