January 13, 2020
January 2020: A Legislative Overview from Senator Dick Harpootlian and Representative Todd Rutherford
Guest Speakers: Senator Dick Harpootlian and Representative Todd Rutherford
Summary:
The Chamber's January Issues Forum featured elected State House representatives who were asked their thoughts on numerous issues facing our business community. Topics included: the State's $2 Billion budget surplus; repeal of Act 388; tax reform; business licensing fees; boards and commissions; earmarked funds for special projects; highway construction; and the sale of Santee Cooper.
Throughout the year, you can expect the Columbia Chamber to:
- Work with elected officials to review the business licensing structure such that businesses do not receive negative unintended consequences.
- Work to ensure the expenses of providing serves are appropriately allocated by all who use the services.
- Continue to promote transparency and accountability in all of the work performed by the elected leaders for the budget, board accountability, special projects, and budget appropriations.
- Encourage legislators to consider comprehensive tax reform to for greater economic development opportunities and reduced burdens on taxpayers.