Last day of first of two year Legislative Session

Last day of first of two year Legislative Session

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) - Thursday marked the last day of the legislative session in South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster has signed several bills into law, and more are sitting on his desk, waiting for approval; however, lawmakers have been working since January and won’t return again until next year. At that time, they’ll have one more chance to push any bills through to the governor’s desk. This legislative session, lawmakers passed the Hand…

Last day of first of two-year SC legislative session

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) -- Thursday was the last day of the South Carolina General Assembly's 2025 regular session. Governor Henry McMaster signed several bills into law, with more sitting on his desk, awaiting his approval. Lawmakers have been working since January, and won’t return again until 2026. PENDING BILL: SC House passes new bill that will lower income tax By next year, lawmakers will have one more chance to push any bills through to McM…

SC Legislative session set to end today - ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Out of the SC State House, the clock is ticking on this year’s legislative session, which ends today May 8, 2025. Lawmakers are still finalizing the state’s 14.4 billion dollar budget plan, which is set to go into effect July 1. The budget proposed includes a $1,500 raise for all teachers and a pay raise for legislators. Among other bills lawmakers have not yet passed, the Hate Crime bill and Energy reform bill. The gavel wi…