THIS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA
H.3722, a $498M Capital Projects Bond Bill is in interrupted debate in the House. The bill currently includes projects listed below for Clemson University:
– Daniel Hall Renovation $10 million
– Martin Hall Renovation $15 million
THANK YOU for the calls you have made to your House members in support of the Bond Bill. You are making a positive difference in the direction of this legislation.
H.3516 (South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act) is in interrupted debate in the Senate. As currently written, the bill increases the state’s gas tax by twelve cents per gallon, potentially generating $800 million per year to address the state’s roads and bridges.
BUDGET
The budget has returned to the South Carolina House of Representatives to concur or non-concur in the Senate amendments. The budget will then go to a conference committee which will negotiate the differences in the House and Senate versions.
Detailed information on Clemson’s 2017 state legislative and budget priorities for FY 2017-18 may be found at these links:
Clemson Education and General (E&G) Priorities
Clemson Public Service and Agriculture (PSA) Priorities
BILLS OF INTEREST
The Clemson University Governmental Affairs office is monitoring several bills that have potential impact on Clemson. A complete listing of these bills may be found here. Click on the bill number for a description of the legislation, along with the bill’s current status.
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