Release – House’s DOA Plan: Conservative & Accountable Reform

May 2, 2012 By bobbyharrell

Eliminates B&CB, Dissolves Board into 3 Agencies, Cuts Gov’t Waste, Governor Given Full Executive Authority, AAA Credit Rating Protected

****Compare: House DOA chart here & Senate 10 government agency chart here****

(Columbia, SC) – Today, in a bill back from a year-long debate in the Senate, the House advanced the most comprehensive reform plan yet by amending its Department of Administration bill (H. 3066). Since 2008, this is the 4^th restructuring measure to pass the House and follows the Senate’s 1^st time ever acting on DOA Reform earlier this year. In the most comprehensive restructuring proposal ever put forward, the House protects taxpayers by focusing on good government solutions that:
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Release – Another Tax Reform Bill Passes House

April 26, 2012 By bobbyharrell

Outdated sales tax exemptions eliminated, cutting the overall rate

(Columbia, SC) – Today, the SC House of Representatives passed another tax reform bill (H. 4995) – the third to pass this week and key component of the House’s comprehensive tax reform package. The bill eliminates 21 sales tax exemptions and uses that formerly exempted revenue to lower the overall sales tax rate.
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Release – House Passes Two Key Tax Reform Bills

April 24, 2012 By bobbyharrell

Cuts Individual Income Tax & Small Business active income tax rates

(Columbia, SC) – Today, the SC House of Representatives passed two key tax reform bills – H. 4997 to collapse the current six individual income tax brackets (0,3,4,5,6, & 7) to just three brackets (0,3.75, & 7) and H. 4996 to cut the small business active income tax rate from 5% to 3%. Earlier this session, the House introduced several bills that set the course for real comprehensive tax reform in our state. This is a multi-part, multi-year undertaking aimed at delivering meaningful and permanent tax reform for South Carolina families.
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Caucus Release – DOA Flaws in Senate’s Big 10 Agency Plan

April 17, 2012 By bobbyharrell

Keeps old B&CB, creates new B&CB & threatens SC’s AAA rating

****Note: See the Senate’s 10 government agency chart in link here****

(Columbia, SC) – After a year of debate, the S.C. Senate adopted its version of the House’s Department of Administration (DOA) Reform bill (H. 3066) – the 3^rd such government restructuring reform measure to pass the House but 1^st time ever taken up by the Senate. In the Senate’s 100-page strike-and-insert amendment they:

Created 10 government agencies
Created a new Budget & Control Board
Kept the existing Budget & Control Board intact

Release – Watching out for our State’s AAA Credit Rating

April 10, 2012 By bobbyharrell

Speaker & Treasurer:

SC’s fiscal integrity must be a Top DOA reform priority

****Note: Analysis of Credit Rating issues by the Treasurer’s Office in link here

(Columbia, SC) – The major structural reforms included in the House’s Department of Administration (DOA) bill (H. 3066), will greatly change the way our state government operates. This reform bill affects not only the regular day-to-day operations of how our government carries out its business, but also addresses issues that have a major impact on our state’s credit worthiness and how credit rating agencies view South Carolina.
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Release – Ensuring SC’s First-in-the-South Presidential Primary

March 27, 2012 By bobbyharrell

House Bill will preserve Palmetto State’s national influence

(Columbia, SC) – Today, the S.C. House of Representatives introduced a measure (H. 5081) aimed at securing our state’s First-in-the-South Presidential Primary. A majorly influential position for both political parties, this early primary brings more than just status recognition – it translates into high-profile national exposure and millions of dollars in economic impact.
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Comprehensive Tax Reform Package Begins Move Through House

March 20, 2012 By bobbyharrell

Three of seven bills in package move out of subcommittee today

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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SPEAKER BOBBY HARRELL FILES FOR RE-ELECTION

March 19, 2012 By bobbyharrell

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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Release – House Budget: Includes $600M in Tax Relief

March 14, 2012 By bobbyharrell

Balanced budget lays out plan for economic success & job growth

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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House GOP Files Comprehensive Tax Reform

March 13, 2012 By bobbyharrell

Seven-bill package reforms income, sales, and property taxes statewide

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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