South Carolina Jobless Fund Reform Could Raise Costs
Proposals before state lawmakers would raise unemployment insurance costs for many employers while restructuring the fund. The Lucas Group advised delaying federal loan repayments and overhauling the premium system. Some employers with poor layoff records would face higher annual costs per worker, while others could see reductions. The Senate debated agency reforms as audits criticized the commission for lax oversight and penalties.
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South Carolina
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Lucas Group
Boston
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House
Bills aim to add 911 fee to prepaid cell phones
South Carolina lawmakers consider a 60 cent surcharge on prepaid wireless cards and Internet phone lines to fund local 911 services. The House committee approved the bill sending it to the floor while senators weigh a similar measure. Supporters say prepaid users should pay the same 911 tax as others, while retailers oppose collection duties.
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House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Hutto
Bill Sandifer
R-Seneca
South Carolina Association of Convenience Stores
Bill would require districts to check substitute teachers
A South Carolina bill to mandate criminal background checks for substitute teachers won initial approval from a House Education panel. It would require districts to screen applicants via SLED with a free name check, excluding fingerprint checks, as districts already screening varies. The measure moves to the full House Education Committee. Some districts already run volunteer checks at a $25 cost.
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Columbia
South Carolina
House
Property tax breaks discussion postponed in South Carolina
In Columbia a Senate Finance subcommittee postponed a plan to let homeowners pay the lower owner occupied rate on two homes. The bills would allow continued taxation of vacant and new homes as main residences or extend the break for five years for a job-related second home at least 150 miles away.
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