Transportation reform bill that eliminates the SCDOT Commission and puts authority under a governor-appointed Secretary of Transportation. Makes changes to transportation funding, tolling, public-private partnerships, and electric vehicle fees.

This is a transportation overhaul bill that restructures governance of the South Carolina Department of Transportation by eliminating the Commission and centralizing authority in a governor-appointed Secretary of Transportation.

Proposes wide-ranging policy changes, including:

Expanding tolling and financing mechanisms for road projects

Authorizing and modifying public-private partnerships.

Creating new transportation planning and coordination structures.

Imposing or increasing fees related to electric vehicles and charging.

Adjusting county and local roles in road projects and maintenance.

Requiring greater legislative oversight of DOT project lists and spending.

Dead. Originally same as SB 831.

01/29/2026 Introduced and read first time in House. Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
04/02/2026 Reported favorably with amendment by House Committee on Ways and Means.
04/15/2026 House Committee majority requests for debate.
04/23/2026 Debate adjourned.
04/29/2026 Recommitted to House Committee on Ways and Means.
05/14/2026 Died upon adjournment.