South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4971: Department of Transportation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4971 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of Transportation. Primary sponsor: Jordan Pace (Republican), Dianne Mitchell (Republican), Jay Kilmartin (Republican), Sarita Edgerton (Republican), Thomas Beach (Republican), Alan Morgan (Republican), Mike Burns (Republican), April Cromer (Republican), Chris Huff (Republican), Stephen Frank (Republican), Jackie Terribile (Republican), Bill Chumley (Republican), Josiah Magnuson (Republican), Lee Gilreath (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): 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 ADDING SECTION 57-5-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ROADS TO THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-28-2740, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE GASOLINE USER FEE AMONG COUNTIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, SO AS TO REMOVE A REQUIREMENT THAT TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF A COUNTY'S APPORTIONMENT OF "C" FUNDS BE EXPENDED ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENTS, AND MAINTENANCE.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Pace | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Dianne Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Jay Kilmartin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Sarita Edgerton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Thomas Beach | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Alan Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Mike Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| April Cromer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Chris Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Stephen Frank | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Jackie Terribile | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Bill Chumley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Josiah Magnuson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Lee Gilreath | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
“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