Alternative Fuel Tax Credit  |  H3824

H3824 amends the alternative fuel property income tax credit in Section 12-6-3695, which currently allows taxpayers who purchase or construct, install, and place in service eligible property used for distribution, dispensing, or storing alternative fuel at a new or existing fuel distribution or dispensing facility to claim an income tax credit equal to 25 percent of the cost of the property. The bill expands the credit to add that the taxpayer may lease the property and includes individuals in the definition of taxpayer. The bill also adds electrical equipment to the definition of “eligible property” and adds electricity to the definition of “alternative fuel”.

The South Carolina State House of Representatives passes H3824 on May 10, 2023 by a vote of 92 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this narrative plays right into the UN’s Agenda 2030. This legislation creates more government interference in the free market and taxpayers should not be financially responsible for supporting the Marxist climate-change agenda. 

Housing Tax Credit  |  S0739

SJR739 grants a one-time approval for South Carolina Housing Tax Credits, not to exceed $29,806,029. This amount comprises $12,889,152 from a prior authorization and $16,916,877 for the tax year ending December 31, 2023. Additionally, the resolution permits a non-recurring allocation of up to $25,000,000 from the unassigned balance in the South Carolina Housing Trust Fund. The State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is tasked with devising a plan to provide this funding as supplementary financial aid for specific multifamily housing projects.

The South Carolina State House of Representatives passed SJR739 on May 10, 2023 by a vote of 84 to 26. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is government interfering in the free market, and this government subsidized housing benefits only a specific part of the population. This is also another step towards socialism as subsidized housing is a misuse of taxpayer dollars.

Educational Scholarship Trust Fund  |  S0039

S39 establishes an educational scholarship initiative aimed at offering financial assistance to eligible elementary and secondary students to cover approved educational costs. Oversight of this initiative will fall under the purview of the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). The scholarship grant per student stands at $6,000, unless annual general appropriations legislation permits adjustments to this limit, either upwards or downwards.

The South Carolina State House of Representatives passed S39 on April 27, 2023 by a vote of 74 to 36. We have assigned pluses to the nays because, while the idea of allowing money to follow a child to any school of their choice may initially sound appealing, it raises concerns. This policy essentially directs government funds toward supporting private schools, inevitably attaching certain conditions and implications to this financial support. Private schools should not accept government money.

Infrastructure  |  H3604

H3604 allocates funds received by South Carolina from the ARPA bill to a corporate welfare project, specifically earmarking $1.2 billion for the construction of a site in Columbia to benefit Volkswagen.

The South Carolina State House of Representatives passed H3604 on March 15, 2023 by a vote of 100 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is a gross misuse of public funds. Allocating a substantial portion of federal funds to benefit a specific corporation is not the place of government. The government should not be picking winners and losers and propping certain businesses up over others.

Hate Crimes  |  H3014

H3014 provides for an enhanced penalty for certain violent crimes committed against a victim who was intentionally targeted due to the offender’s belief or perceptions about the victim.

The South Carolina State House of Representatives passed H3014 on March 8, 2023 by a vote of 84 to 31. We have assigned pluses to the nays because many hate crime laws may infringe on the First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and expression.

Constitutional Carry  |  H3594

H3594 enacts the South Carolina Constitutional Carry/Second Amendment Preservation Act of 2023, eliminating the need for a concealed weapon permit to carry or store a firearm in specific areas. It grants law enforcement the authority to manage found firearms, repeals certain illegal carry charges, broadens penalties for those with prior convictions for certain crimes, and allows individuals with a first-time unlawful possession offense to seek record expungement.

The South Carolina State House of Representatives passed H3594 on February 23, 2023 by a vote of 87 to 26. We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed. The Constitution does not restrict where one can or cannot possess a firearm.

Statewide Education and Workforce Development Act  |  H3726

H3726 establishes the Office of Statewide Workforce Development Coordination (SWDC) within the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW). It also transfers and restructures the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) from the Department of Commerce to DEW. The CCWD is responsible for fostering discussions, collaborations, and information sharing related to workforce preparation and training in the state. Moreover, it must develop the Unified State Plan (USP), which aims to create a comprehensive statewide education and workforce development strategy that streamlines and unifies efforts across relevant entities.

The South Carolina State Senate passed H3726 on May 10, 2023 by a vote of 41 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation expands the government by establishing a new government office. The objectives of this agency, namely creating a comprehensive statewide education and workforce development strategy, should be entrusted to the private sector and the free market.

Housing Tax Credit  |  S0739

SJR739 grants a one-time approval for South Carolina Housing Tax Credits, not to exceed $29,806,029. This amount comprises $12,889,152 from a prior authorization and $16,916,877 for the tax year ending December 31, 2023. Additionally, the resolution permits a non-recurring allocation of up to $25,000,000 from the unassigned balance in the South Carolina Housing Trust Fund. The State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is tasked with devising a plan to provide this funding as supplementary financial aid for specific multifamily housing projects.

The South Carolina State Senate passed SJR739 on May 3, 2023 by a vote of 43 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is government interfering in the free market, and this government subsidized housing benefits only a specific part of the population. This is also another step towards socialism as subsidized housing is a misuse of taxpayer dollars.

Alien Ownership of Property  |  S0576

S576 prohibits corporations controlled by foreign adversaries, as defined in the bill, from acquiring any real property within the state. However, the restriction does not apply to individuals who are citizens of foreign adversaries but are also U.S. citizens or green card holders residing in the United States, provided they acquire limited real estate for residential, recreational, or commercial purposes as specified in the bill.

The South Carolina State Senate passed S576 on March 23, 2023 by a vote of 31 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this is a great first step in preserving state sovereignty, Ultimately, selling property to non-American citizens is a sure way to lose sovereignty as a country and a state. This also compromises national security and impedes on citizens’ rights.

Genetic Counselors  |  S0241

S241 establishes the South Carolina Board of Genetic Counselors within the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR). This board can create rules, regulations, and disciplinary procedures for genetic counseling practice. It consists of five members appointed by the Governor. LLR anticipates about 150 genetic counselors seeking licensure in the first year.

The South Carolina State Senate passed S241 on March 22, 2023 by a vote of 39 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is an expansion of government authority into an area that should be left to the free market and private sector. This bill creates government positions that could potentially compete with private jobs. Additionally, patients should have the freedom to choose genetic counselors based on their qualifications and reputation rather than relying on government licensure.

Infrastructure  |  H3604

H3604 allocates funds received by South Carolina from the ARPA bill to a corporate welfare project, specifically earmarking $1.2 billion for the construction of a site in Columbia to benefit Volkswagen.

The South Carolina State Senate passed H3604 on March 14, 2023 by a vote of 36 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is a gross misuse of public funds. Allocating a substantial portion of federal funds to benefit a specific corporation is not the place of government. The government should not be picking winners and losers and propping certain businesses up over others.

Educational Scholarship Trust Fund  |  S0039

S39 establishes an educational scholarship initiative aimed at offering financial assistance to eligible elementary and secondary students to cover approved educational costs. Oversight of this initiative will fall under the purview of the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). The scholarship grant per student stands at $6,000, unless annual general appropriations legislation permits adjustments to this limit, either upwards or downwards.

The South Carolina State Senate passed S39 on January 1, 2023 by a vote of 28 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because, while the idea of allowing money to follow a child to any school of their choice may initially sound appealing, it raises concerns. This policy essentially directs government funds toward supporting private schools, inevitably attaching certain conditions and implications to this financial support. Private schools should not accept government money.

Rental Assistance  |  H3770

H3770 disburses funds from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 to assist eligible households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The South Carolina State Senate passed H3770 on March 24, 2021 by a vote of 41 to 0. We have assigned the pluses to the nays because subsidized loans are a way government interferes in the free market economy. Subsidies make individuals more reliable on government assistance and when the government has their hands in places they shouldn’t, the people lose more control and freedom. This legislation’s purpose is to redistribute the wealth and bring us one step closer to socialism.

Rental Assistance  |  H3770

H3770 disburses funds from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 to assist eligible households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The South Carolina State House of Representatives passed H3770 on March 4, 2021 by a vote of 96 to 14. We have assigned the pluses to the nays because subsidized loans are a way government interferes in the free market economy. Subsidies make individuals more reliable on government assistance and when the government has their hands in places they shouldn’t, the people lose more control and freedom. This legislation’s purpose is to redistribute the wealth and bring us one step closer to socialism.

ARPA Funds  |  H4408

H4408 authorizes the expenditure of federal funds that have been disbursed to the state in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 passed by congress and signed by the President.

The South Carolina State Senate passed H4408 on April 19, 2022 by a vote of 41 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the spending of taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Art. 1 Sec. 8 of the U.S. Constitution tightens the federal-state lockstep on redistribution of income. Additionally, distribution of federal taxpayer dollars comes with contingencies and requirements, forcing states into situations that violate the U.S. Constitution.

ARPA Funds  |  H4408

H4408 authorizes the expenditure of federal funds that have been disbursed to the state in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 passed by congress and signed by the President.

The South Carolina State House of Representatives passed H4408 on May 4, 2022 by a vote of 102 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the spending of taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Art. 1 Sec. 8 of the U.S. Constitution tightens the federal-state lockstep on redistribution of income. Additionally, distribution of federal taxpayer dollars comes with contingencies and requirements, forcing states into situations that violate the U.S. Constitution.

Vote to Table Constitutional Carry  |  H3094

H3094 amendment 3B would allow constitutional carry and would leave it so the requirement that you must possess a permit when carrying a concealable weapon or firearm.

The South Carolina State Senate voted to table H3094 amendment 3B on May 5, 2021 by a vote of 25 to 21. We have assigned the pluses to the nays because this amendment would have made South Carolina a Constitutional Carry state. The fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed. The Constitution does not state where you can or cannot possess a firearm.

Vote to Table the Elimination of Planned Parenthood Funding  |  H4100

H4100 amendment 16 directs that none of the state funds appropriated for family planning shall be expended to directly or indirectly subsidize abortion services and procedures or to an organization that provides abortion services.

The South Carolina State Senate rejected to table H4100 Amendment 16 on April 28, 2021 by a vote of 23 to 23. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the U.S. Constitution. Taxpayer money should not be expended to perform abortions.

Abortion Ban  |  H5399

H5399 prohibits abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest.

The South Carolina State House of Representatives rejected H5399 on August 30, 2022 by a vote of 47 to 55. We have assigned the plusses to the ayes because the right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the U.S. Constitution. Further, there is nothing in the U.S. Constitution that would prevent states from passing well-constructed statutes or adopting amendments to their state constitutions that provide even greater and more specific protections for the right to life than those provided by the 4th, 5th, and 14th Amendments.

Vaccine Mandates  |  H3126

H3126 prohibits state and local government entities from accepting federal funds to enforce illegal federal mask or vaccine mandates. This legislation also prohibits any discrimination against individuals who choose not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Furthermore, no government body or school district in the state can impose a vaccine mandate for employees, students, or volunteers.

The South Carolina State Senate passed H3126 on April 6, 2022 by a vote of 29 to 12.  We have assigned pluses to the ayes because an individual’s personal health care decisions should not be the object of government, nor be under its federal, state, or local jurisdictions in the United States. Forcing an individual to receive a vaccination or partake in any medical procedure would be a violation of their fundamental rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Con Con  |  H3205

H3205 applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the U.S. Constitution, to call for a “Convention of the States limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.”

The South Carolina State Senate passed H3205 on March 9, 2022 by a vote of 27 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a “Convention for proposing Amendments” or second constitutional convention. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. H3205 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.

Save Women’s Sports Act  |  H4608

H4608 ensures fairness in women’s sports in the state and requires the designation of separate sex-specific sports teams to maintain fairness in athletic opportunities for women. Additionally, females are allowed to compete in male sports, but males are not permitted to compete in female sports because of physical and athletic fairness.

The South Carolina State House of Representatives passed H4608 on May 10, 2022 by a vote of 70 to 33. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas for years. This indoctrination is letting people believe that they can choose their pronouns and that they can be transgender. Scientifically and biblically, there are two genders. Taxpayers fund sports programs in schools, so this legislation ensures that taxpayer dollars will not be going to athletic programs that embrace the woke culture.

Con Con  |  H3205

H3205 applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the U.S. Constitution, to call for a “Convention of the States limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.”

The South Carolina State House of Representatives passed H3205 on March 29, 2022 by a vote of 64 to 48. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a “Convention for proposing Amendments” or second constitutional convention. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. H3205 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.

Constitutional Carry  |  H3096

H3096 removes the requirement that you must possess a permit when carrying a concealable weapon or firearm.

The South Carolina State House of Representatives passed H3096 on April 7, 2021 by a vote of 69 to 47. We have assigned the pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed. The Constitution does not state where you can or cannot possess a firearm.