South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3424: Property tax relief for seniors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3424 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Property tax relief for seniors. Primary sponsor: John McCravy (Republican), Doug Gilliam (Republican), Mike Burns (Republican), Bill Chumley (Republican), Mark Willis (Republican), David Vaughan (Republican), Travis Moore (Republican), Mark Smith (Republican), Brian Lawson (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Luke Rankin (Republican), David Martin (Republican), Cal Forrest (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2025): Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR SENIORS ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-250, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR PERSONS WHO ARE OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, DISABLED, OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT FROM THE FIRST FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE FIRST ONE MILLION DOLLARS OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE HOMESTEAD; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 TO CHAPTER 36, TITLE 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAX.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McCravy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Doug Gilliam | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Mike Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Bill Chumley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Mark Willis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| David Vaughan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Travis Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Mark Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Brian Lawson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Luke Rankin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| David Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Cal Forrest | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
- Prefiled