Senate to Allow Schools to Vote on Sales-Tax Hike

At virtually the last minute on Thursday, the S.C. Senate has passed a bill that will give S.C. School Boards the authority to ask voters to approve a one-cent sales tax in the November general election.

A successful vote then would provide funds to assist school districts in providing new school construction. Thursday’s vote now only awaits the signature of Gov. Nikki Haley.

The Senate vote was passed 35-5, following a lengthy filibuster by Sen. Kevin Bryant of Anderson County.