S0853Introduced in the Senate
Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit
Introduced by Thomas Davis, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-67-120, Relating To The Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act Definitions, So As To Clarify That The Existence Of An Income-producing Use Prior To The Period Of Abandonment Is Not A Requirement For Eligibility; By Amending Section 12-67-130, Relating To Applicability, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 12-67-140, Relating To Eligibility For The Credit, So As To Clarify Certain Timing Considerations, Related To The Filing Of A Notice Of Intent To Rehabilitate An Abandoned Building And To Clarify That Abandoned Building Tax Credits May Not Serve As Collateral For Any Debt; By Amending Section 12-67-160, Relating To The Certification Of Abandoned Building Sites, So As To Remove A Requirement For Certain Certifications Of State-owned Abandoned Building Sites; And To Provide For Certain Abeyance. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 227
June 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · May 13, 2026
112
Yes
0
No
12
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 | Yes |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Finance
Committee report: Favorable Finance
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Roll call Ayes-33 Nays-10
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means
Debate adjourned
Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-5-26
Requests for debate-Rep
Debate adjourned
Requests for debate removed-Rep
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
Ratified R 236
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/19/26
Act No. 227
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