South Carolina Speaker of the House
By David Slade
Large commercial real estate deals are already benefiting from changes to South Carolina’s property tax laws approved in 2011, while the impact on second-home sales has been limited.
Changes to South Carolina’s property tax laws have given investors more confidence in new commercial developments.
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SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
COLUMBIA – The House Republican Caucus moved three tax reform bills through subcommittees today as it begins work on getting tax reform through the State House.
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State House Speaker Bobby Harrell has filed for reelection in House District 114, and made the following statement regarding his candidacy:
“It is an honor to represent the families of House District 114 in Columbia and serve the citizens of South Carolina as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Together we have worked tirelessly to grow our state’s economy and create a brighter future for the next generation of South Carolinians.”
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For an audio quote from Speaker Harrell click here
(Columbia, SC) –House Speaker Bobby Harrell issued the following statement about the House’s adoption (by a 115 to 0 vote) of its balanced $6 billion FY2012-2013 recurring General Fund spending plan today:
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COLUMBIA – The House Republican Caucus wants to change how everybody in South Carolina pays taxes. Rep. Tommy Stringer and the Caucus Tax Reform Study Committee filed a package of seven bills Monday after eight months of study.
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Dear Friends,
(Columbia, SC) – After almost a year-long debate, the state Senate approved The S.C. Restructuring Act (H. 3066), a bill that will bring major reforms to the way our state government operates by consolidating functions under a newly-created Department of Administration (DOA). Controlled by the Executive Branch, the DOA will take over most of the day-to-day operations of state government which currently reside under the quasi-Legislative/Executive Budget & Control Board. Placing responsibility under a unified agency that answers to a clear chain of command will greatly increase government accountability and efficiency.
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(Columbia, SC) – Today, the S.C. House voted 111-1 to override the Governor’s veto of an act protecting our state’s waterways and economic interests (H. 4627). The measure now goes to the Senate where, by a 2/3 override vote of that body, it can become state law. First approved by a 111-0 House vote and then by a 37-0 Senate vote, the vetoed act:
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(Columbia, SC) – Gov. Nikki Haley today vetoed an act protecting SC’s waterways & economic interests (H. 4627). Approved by a 111-0 House vote & then by a 37-0 Senate vote, the act:
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