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AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 55-11-620, RELATING TO THE PEE DEE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE VARIOUS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 55-11-630, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PERPETUAL EXEMPTION FROM THE IMPOSITION OR ASSESSMENT OF STORMWATER FEES; BY AMENDING SECTION 55-11-640, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS BY THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FINES COLLECTED MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE PEE DEE REGIONAL AIRPORT DISTRICT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 55-11-740 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PEE DEE REGIONAL AIRPORT DISTRICT MAY APPLY TO THE FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES BOARD TO ESTABLISH, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES.
Sponsored By: Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr. (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Pee Dee Regional Airport Authority
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Governor appoints Pee Dee airport board
The Governor now appoints nine members to the Pee Dee Regional Airport Authority, based on county delegation recommendations. Two members must live in the City of Florence, three in Florence County, and two each in Marion and Dillon counties. Terms are four years; one initial member from each county serves two years. No one may serve more than two four-year terms. Members may get $50 per meeting, up to 12 meetings a year, unless county councils raise it.
Courts send airport fines to district
Courts must send, each week, all fines and forfeitures collected under the airport’s rules to the Pee Dee Regional Airport District. The money goes into the district’s general operating fund. This creates a steady, small revenue stream for airport operations.
Airport can set up trade zones
The Pee Dee Regional Airport District can apply to the federal board to create foreign-trade zones. Zones can be in Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro counties. The district picks sites, sets rules to meet federal law, and can own, build, or lease needed buildings. If approved, businesses in these zones can get customs and shipping advantages.
Airport district exempt from stormwater fees
The Pee Dee Regional Airport District does not pay any stormwater fees. This exemption is permanent. It covers charges from state, county, or city governments and from contractors working for them. It applies to the district’s properties and operations.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr.
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Lucas Atkinson
Republican • House
Roger K. Kirby
Democrat • House
Phillip D. Lowe
Republican • House
Robert Q. Williams
Democrat • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/13/2026
(Pee Dee Regional Airport Authority)Concur in Senate Amendments
Yes: 107 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/30/2026
(Pee Dee Regional Airport Authority)2nd Reading
Yes: 42 • No: 0
House vote • 4/23/2026
(Pee Dee Regional Airport Authority)Passage of Bill
Yes: 105 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective date 05/19/26
6/5/2026legislatureAct No. 220
6/3/2026legislatureSigned By Governor
5/19/2026GovernorRatified R 219
5/14/2026legislatureRoll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
5/13/2026HouseConcurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
5/13/2026HouseDebate adjourned
5/12/2026HouseDebate adjourned
5/7/2026HouseRead third time and returned to House with amendments
5/5/2026SenateRoll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
4/30/2026SenateRead second time
4/30/2026SenateAmended
4/30/2026SenateCommittee report: Favorable Transportation
4/28/2026SenatePolled out of committee Transportation
4/28/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Transportation
4/28/2026SenateIntroduced and read first time
4/28/2026SenateRead third time and sent to Senate
4/24/2026HouseUnanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
4/23/2026HouseRoll call Yeas-105 Nays-0
4/23/2026HouseRead second time
4/23/2026HouseRecalled from Committee on Ways and Means
4/16/2026HouseReferred to Committee on Ways and Means
4/2/2026HouseIntroduced and read first time
4/2/2026House
Bill Text
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