H4303Introduced in the House
Cigarettes for heating
Introduced by Gil Gatch, District 94
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-21-620, Relating To Tax Rates On Products Containing Tobacco, So As To Provide For A Tax On Cigarettes For Heating And Certain Vapor Products And Electronic Cigarettes. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 234
June 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Concur In Senate Amendments · May 14, 2026
91
Yes
18
No
15
Absent or Not Voting
124 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Whitmire | 1 | Yes |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | Yes |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | No |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | No |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | No |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Not Voting |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hosey
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Ways and Means
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-93 Nays-6
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Finance
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Finance
Read second time
Committee Amendment Adopted
Amended
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Roll call Ayes-36 Nays-4
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Roll call Yeas-91 Nays-18
Ratified R 247
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/19/2026
Act No. 234
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