South Carolina General Assembly Concludes 2025 Session Amid Mixed Results
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina General Assembly concluded its 2025 regular session, leaving several key issues unresolved, including the future of state treasurer Curtis Loftis and comprehensive changes to the state tax code. The Republican-majority legislature did pass significant legislation aimed at curbing rising insurance rates for liquor-serving establishments and facilitating power utilities in response to increasing demand due to population growth.
Among notable legislation, lawmakers approved a voucher program to allow public funding for private schools, adapting it to address previous constitutional challenges. Governor Henry McMaster is expected to approve these proposals. Lawmakers also passed a bill tightening liability insurance for bars and restaurants while discussing the energy sector’s needs, permitting Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper to collaborate on a major natural gas power plant.
However, key issues like a hate crimes law and medical marijuana proposals failed to advance this session. Legislative leaders noted a lack of "momentous" accomplishments, with some speculating that the only lasting change this year may be the voucher bill, pending a constitutional review. The legislature will reconvene in January for the 2026 session, with many bills left in limbo.
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