South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 317: House Boat taxes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 317 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: House Boat taxes. Primary sponsor: Stephen Goldfinch (Republican), Tom Fernandez (Republican), Everett Stubbs (Republican), Richard Cash (Republican), Larry Grooms (Republican), Mike Gambrell (Republican), Tom Davis (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican), Michael Johnson (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican), Ross Turner (Republican), Wes Climer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Referred to Committee on Finance.
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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 AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION OF FIFTY PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF WATERCRAFT.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Goldfinch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Tom Fernandez | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Everett Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Richard Cash | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Larry Grooms | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Mike Gambrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Tom Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Michael Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Ross Turner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Wes Climer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“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 Finance
- Introduced and read first time