Bill Text: SC S0401 | 2021-2022 | 124th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Millage increases
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-04-06 - Roll call Ayes-22 Nays-20 [S0401 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2021-S0401-Introduced.html
A BILL
TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON MILLAGE INCREASES, TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY TO SUSPEND THE LIMITATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 6-1-320 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding an appropriately lettered new subsection at the end to read:
"( ) Notwithstanding the limitation upon millage rate increases contained in subsection (A), the governing body of a county, by a positive majority vote, may adopt an ordinance or resolution to suspend the millage rate limitation for the purpose of supporting a fire protection district created pursuant to Chapter 19, Title 4."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
