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House Re-Elects Smith as Speaker Pro Tempore
COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina House of Representatives has re-elected Spartanburg Republican Doug Smith to his fourth term as Speaker Pro Tempore, the second-in-charge position in the House.
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House Conferees Reach Agreement on Historic Property Tax Relief
COLUMBIA -- The House Property Tax conferees achieved historic and comprehensive tax relief for the people of South Carolina Thursday evening.
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House Calls on Senate to End Property Tax Delays
COLUMBIA -- The House Republican Caucus called on the Senate Wednesday to quit stalling and make a commitment to the property tax relief South Carolinians are demanding.
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House GOP Responds to Attorney General's Opinion
COLUMBIA -- The following statement was released by Majority Leader Jim Merrill regarding the opinion issued this morning by Attorney General Henry McMaster:
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Merrill, Cotty to Lead Property Tax Fight
COLUMBIA -- Republican Majority Leader Jim Merrill and Rep. Bill Cotty were appointed to lead the fight for property tax relief in a House-Senate Conference Committee this week.
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House Approves Gas Tax Moratorium
COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina House of Representatives unveiled and approved a plan Wednesday to suspend the state's 16-cent gas tax for three months this fall to return money to taxpayers. The plan was proposed after several weeks of discussion and research by Republican Caucus leaders.
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House Encourages Resolution to Senate Property Tax Debate
COLUMBIA -- As the House of Representatives adjourned Thursday, Republican Caucus leaders encouraged the Senate to stay late and approve a comprehensive property tax reform plan for the people of South Carolina.
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House GOP Finishes Work on Ambitious 2006 Agenda
COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina House Republican Caucus finished work on its ambitious six-point 2006 agenda this week when it approved workers' compensation reform.
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House Approves State Budget
COLUMBIA -- The State House of Representatives, led by Republican Speaker Bobby Harrell and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dan Cooper, approved a $6.3 billion budget today that restrains spending while funding many of the state's critical priorities.
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House Budget Encourages Economic Growth, Creates Jobs
COLUMBIA -- Today, the State House began debating a budget that helps businesses create jobs, funds local economic development and tourism, and fully funds education and Medicaid.
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House Protects Private Property from Eminent Domain
COLUMBIA -- South Carolina property owners received critical protection Wednesday when the House of Representatives approved two bills that will protect private property from the powers of eminent domain. The vote fulfills the third of the six items on the House Republican Caucus agenda.
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House GOP Releases Unified Statement on Budget Process
COLUMBIA -- After the unprecedented and misleading message issued by the Governor's office concerning the unfinished House Ways and Means Committee budget, the House Republican Caucus issued a statement making clear its members' position Thursday.
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Rep. Vaughn Retiring From House 18
GREER -- Rep. Lewis Vaughn, a 17-year veteran of the state House of Representatives, announced today he will not seek another term in November.
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House Approves Historic Property Tax Reforms
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The South Carolina House of Representatives approved two historic bills Wednesday that provide sweeping property tax reform by eliminating nearly all property taxes from owner-occupied houses while restricting future government spending.
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Property Tax Relief Clears Major Hurdle
COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina House Ways and Means Committee approved two bills that provide sweeping property tax reform -- eliminating nearly all property taxes for homeowners.
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House Republicans Announce 2006 Agenda
COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina House Republican Caucus unveiled a conservative agenda today that focuses on lowering taxes, creating jobs, restraining government, and helping small businesses.
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Haley Named Republican Whip
COLUMBIA -- Rep. Nikki Haley, R-Lexington, has been named a majority whip for the House Republican Caucus, the third leadership position she's held in her first two years in the General Assembly.
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