StateSouth Carolina

H 5126: Budget

House Ways and MeansVetoed

H 5126 status: Vetoed — Certain items vetoed by Governor (updated Aug 17, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 100/100

Bill summary

Official

AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - ratified title...

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No specific environmental impacts identified in summary

Risks

  • No specific environmental impacts identified in summary

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Provides baseline funding for state economic operations

Risks

  • Fiscal priorities subject to broad legislative and executive disagreement

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Funds essential state social service programs

Risks

  • Budgetary shifts can impact availability of specific public services
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Bill is currently subject to gubernatorial veto, creating significant uncertainty regarding final fiscal implementation

Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full appropriations text and specific veto details not provided

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Where it stands

Certain items vetoed by Governor

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete
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Enacted

Upcoming
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