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EngrossedHB4500 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated February 24, 2026

Permitting the Berkeley County Commission to levy a special district excise tax for the benefit of the Berkeley County Economic Opportunity Development District under certain conditions.

Filed by Michael Hite(R · District HD-092)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 5 legislators

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The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Berkeley County Commission to levy a special district excise tax for the benefit of the Berkeley County Economic Opportunity Development District.

Sponsors
Co-sponsor · House
Wayne Clark(R · District HD-099)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Chuck Horst(R · District HD-095)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Jordan Maynor(R · District HD-041)Official link pending verification
Primary sponsor · House
Michael Hite(R · District HD-092)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Michael Hornby(R · District HD-093)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Ian Masters(R · District HD-091)Official link pending verification
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Rules

Last action: To Rules (February 24, 2026)

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  1. Read 3rd time
    February 23, 2026 · House
  2. Passed House (Roll No. 162)
    February 23, 2026 · House
  3. Communicated to Senate
    February 23, 2026 · House
  4. Introduced in Senate
    February 24, 2026 · Senate
  5. To Rules
    February 24, 2026 · Senate
  6. To Rules
    February 24, 2026 · Senate
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H · 86 yes · 8 no · 6 absent/NV
Passed
February 23, 2026 · Passed House (Roll No. 162)
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