South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3970: University Housing Development and Incentive Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3970 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: University Housing Development and Incentive Act. Primary sponsor: Wendell Jones (Democratic), John King (Democratic), Jermaine Johnson (Democratic), Gilda Cobb-Hunter (Democratic), Michael Rivers (Democratic), Wendell Gilliard (Democratic), Leon Howard (Democratic), Bill Clyburn (Democratic), Lonnie Hosey (Democratic), Tiffany Spann-Wilder (Democratic), Chandra Dillard (Democratic), Heather Bauer (Democratic), Robert Reese (Democratic), Hamilton Grant (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2025): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Grant.
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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 "UNIVERSITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND INCENTIVE ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-163 SO AS TO ENCOURAGE THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AND ESTABLISHING A TRANSPARENT APPROVAL PROCESS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| John King | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Jermaine Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Gilda Cobb-Hunter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Michael Rivers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Wendell Gilliard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| Leon Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Bill Clyburn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Lonnie Hosey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Tiffany Spann-Wilder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Chandra Dillard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Heather Bauer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Robert Reese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Hamilton Grant | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Grant
- Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
- Introduced and read first time