H5208Introduced in the House
Sales Tax Exemption
Introduced by Brandon Newton, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-36-2120, Relating To Exemptions From Sales Tax, So As To Provide That Certain Unprepared Foods, That May Be Purchased With Food Coupons Which Are Exempt From Taxes, Are Not Limited To Certain Federal Regulations. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 217
June 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · May 7, 2026
46
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
46 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Alexander | 1 | Yes |
| Rex Rice | 2 | Yes |
| Richard Cash | 3 | Yes |
| Michael Gambrell | 4 | Yes |
| Thomas Corbin | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Elliott | 6 | Yes |
| Karl Allen | 7 | Yes |
| Ross Turner | 8 | Yes |
| Danny Verdin | 9 | Yes |
| Billy Garrett | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means
Requests for debate-Rep(s). Cromer
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
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 Finance
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 216
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/19/26
Act No. 217
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