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S.32 would permit taxpayers to claim a credit for qualified contributions to eligible charitable organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under 501(c)(3) and certified as a pregnancy resource center or related pregnancy care organization. The bill requires certification that no more than 20% of contributions are used for administrative purposes and that applicants file IRS filings with the secretary of state. The credit cannot exceed 50% of a taxpayer’s total state tax liability; unused credits may be carried forward for up to five years. The secretary of state and the Department of Revenue would allocate credits based on certified contribution amounts and the bill caps aggregate credits at $3.5 million in the first year and $10 million beginning in tax year 2026. No single organization may receive more than 25% of allocated credits unless credits remain unallocated by June 1, 2026.

Supporters including South Carolina Citizens for Life, Lifeline Children’s Services, Life Choices Pregnancy Care Center, A Moment of Hope and other providers said the tax credit would increase private donations and expand services. Catherine Wade, executive director of Life Choices and chair of the South Carolina Association of Pregnancy Care Centers, described an association of 15 centers that used state grants to expand medical and support services: she reported 2022 aggregate figures including 10,255 pregnancy tests, 5,130 ultrasounds, 6,164 STI tests and roughly $1.66 million in medical services provided. Lifeline’s Kathy Leek and other speakers asked the committee to clarify that organizations offering wraparound services beyond initial pregnancy care be eligible.

Planned Parenthood’s Vicki Ringer urged rejection, saying the state should prioritize investments that expand obstetric care access and maternal‑health capacity rather than carve out a tax credit for a narrow set of nonprofits. Ringer noted South Carolina’s high maternal and infant mortality rankings and argued the state already provides funding to some centers (about $2.4 million cited by witnesses) and that tax credits would divert additional revenue. Department of Social Services representative Connelly Ann Ragley said the tax credit could encourage some centers to partner with DSS and become licensed service providers, which she described as potentially beneficial if properly overseen.

Senators asked staff and the sponsor to consider clarifying language on eligible organizations, reporting and recertification procedures. After discussion, a motion to move a favorable report passed; members said they would work on perfecting amendments before the bill reaches full committee.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Finance Committee -- Finance Sales and Income Tax Subcommittee on S.11, S.32 and S.234 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","The subcommittee voted to advance S.32, which would create a state tax credit for donations to certified pregnancy resource centers and related organizations, after extensive testimony from supporters, critics and state agencies.","taxTitle","Finance, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, South Carolina","taxId",17657,"location","South Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6285292,"Subcommittee carries over bill to exclude tips from state income tax after sponsor seeks amendments",126,557095,683580,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2572885-03a8ea452d490490ca7906e19b904f77&start=557&end=683","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2572885-03a8ea452d490490ca7906e19b904f77/thumbnail_557095.jpg","/articles/6285292/South-Carolina/Subcommittee-carries-over-bill-to-exclude-tips-from-state-income-tax-after-sponsor-seeks-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285292-e5c527fd1b60473a8c93268ee2001eda/orig.mp4?Expires=1775995296&Signature=aVrhchiAvZ1aPTueRiL9B9-3TIrJfFUIXbc9-qSiD0VHyGGAcRcXx3FH7ycdXEJIyjzxLKPj13ILNm6T0fBxjUHtwtg7cuPXbvTOnipFHV8gDC1zrnv4Y5cegZDNaLbFdzpvngBLRqq9tteGOAl2C4uEJhk6cr0h0VKR5hx9HDJiGu8wlxA3dmeztG4bpCmFNqkmpAwVXV7-~elXiNgvFeOmu8kisdoGlXphD7uIrMl57yqSgmuzbG2SKRxO3gG8jysCWerhx7ck9fmrcfUZRG32cahUI-3MnD3M3bPcWXdMbfJ2gEqBXDuwdXxnvGpmyxOoA5~JJZlb3sDh9yx-Rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Finance Committee sales and income tax subcommittee agreed to carry over S.234, a bill that would exclude tips received by workers from state individual income tax gross income.

Committee staff explained the bill would modify the definition of gross income to exclude tips “included on statements furnished to the recipient's employer required by federal law,” and defined tips broadly to include cash and electronic tip payments determined by a customer. The bill took effect upon approval by the governor in its initial language.

Sponsor Sen. Lieber told the subcommittee the measure is popular in his district, where the hospitality sector is large, and said voters favor “no tax on tips.” He described the measure as broadly applicable to anyone receiving tips, not only food‑service workers. During questioning, a senator raised a hypothetical arrangement in which a customer could recharacterize payment as a lower reported wage plus a tip; supporters acknowledged potential abuse could exist and suggested the federal tax framework and enforcement would limit misuse. Sen. Lieber agreed to work with colleagues on a perfecting amendment. The subcommittee voted to carry the bill over and take up the amendment at a subsequent subcommittee meeting.","Senators debated S.234, which would exclude customer tips from gross income for state individual income tax; sponsor and members agreed to draft a perfecting amendment and carry the bill over for further subcommittee work.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6285297,"Subcommittee narrows paid family leave eligibility to employees who earn leave, approves amendment",71,400,72335,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2572885-03a8ea452d490490ca7906e19b904f77&start=0&end=72","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2572885-03a8ea452d490490ca7906e19b904f77/thumbnail_400.jpg","/articles/6285297/South-Carolina/Subcommittee-narrows-paid-family-leave-eligibility-to-employees-who-earn-leave-approves-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285297-4d8c15a31f3456cd88174d9e2966413f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775995296&Signature=KXdrb-cH8~Nmr3N3pWmqVsFoHiEv2J8Bn9ZU8sGwt71lbc1XQqT2FJ1Jl70HVr45K2pAkctkTlfoxvObd2nrA07IJLE5HwCC0orST~ZJwgvjTt9EJtOWxDOCzanRUPJNQBJAxmuWR0adHcjAjN8xWXjfyKN5EOqngLLC5WRggF7d3AmGDcl0RMeJ7RWMzAtJQUG1Cpe2hd3MPPA4TKgGhJjzgfRZ74spS72ZG1RIe5b8yDV6b9Y57LERxzg-mp728ANZo1KPH7vc89kN26BoUx0gAywJYkIJJ2nXOaqiJJSovTtZFkUDRQAcNjNyssSgP-BS6g4Uig2TMTNUqyPJvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Finance Committee sales and income tax subcommittee voted to adopt an amendment and gave a favorable report to S.11, a bill that changes who qualifies as an eligible state employee under the state's paid family leave law.

The bill, introduced by Sen. Jackson and Sen. Davis, would revise the statute's definition of eligible state employee to include “any person employed full time by this state, its departments, agencies, or institutions, including any person employed full time by a four‑year or postgraduate institution of higher education, under the control of the state or a technical college supported under the control of the state.” The subcommittee adopted amendment language that narrows the amendment to persons who occupy “a position eligible to earn annual leave.”

The change is intended to include time‑limited employees who work full time and accrue leave and other benefits but who are excluded under the current full‑time‑equivalent (FTE) phrasing. Committee staff noted the underlying statute defines full time as 37.5 hours per week for some state employees. The amended bill sets an effective date of Oct. 1, 2025, to allow state human resources systems time to implement the change; initial language had the act taking effect upon gubernatorial approval.

Committee staff explained the amendment “rifleshots” the language to ensure the bill covers employees who actually accrue annual leave and benefits while preserving the sponsor’s intent to include time‑limited full‑time workers. Ashley Leto testified in support, saying the amendment restores the original legislative intent and will improve maternal, infant and workforce outcomes for state employees. Chase Bailey, speaking in a personal capacity, described family caregiving needs after a C‑section and urged the subcommittee to expand eligibility. Connelly Ann Ragley of the Department of Social Services told the panel that 31 of the department’s roughly 4,600 employees did not qualify under the current definition and said inclusion would help recruitment and retention.

The subcommittee recorded a voice vote on the amendment and on the bill’s favorable report as amended; those motions passed and the bill was forwarded to the full committee.","The Senate Finance subcommittee approved an amendment to S.11 to change the definition of eligible state employees for the state's paid family leave program so that time‑limited full‑time workers who accrue leave qualify; the bill, as amended, received a favorable report to the full committee.","actionData","errors"]

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