2022 Legislative Priorities
Education and Workforce Development
The Greater Sumter Chamber Supports:
- The increase of Teacher compensation to equal the national average.
- Expand expungement for non-violent offenders while creating a state tax credit for hiring returning citizens.
- Full exemption of military retirement income.
- Allow lottery tuition assistance to be used for those seeking high-quality industrial certifications.
- Allow for Remote School Enrollment which provides that a military member transferring to South Carolina can enroll their child in the public education system prior to arriving in the state with a copy of their orders.
Taxes and Regulations
The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Supports:
- Improve access to childcare as our economy seeks to rebound from the COVID-19 work from home orders.
- Continue to target companies from high-tax states to relocate to South Carolina.
- Comprehensive tax reform that allows for a more fair, equitable and competitive system for our business community.
- Continue to support high-speed broadband infrastructure in cities and rural areas.