South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3465: Food desert tax credit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3465 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Food desert tax credit. Primary sponsor: Wendell Jones (Democratic), Tommy Pope (Republican), Tiffany Spann-Wilder (Democratic), Gilda Cobb-Hunter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Scrivener's error corrected.
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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 ADDING SECTION 12-6-3830 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A GROCER WHO OPENS A NEW LOCATION IN A FOOD DESERT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PURCHASES MADE BY A GROCER WHO OPERATES A NEW STORE LOCATED IN A FOOD DESERT.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Tiffany Spann-Wilder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Gilda Cobb-Hunter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
- Prefiled