The bill S. 831 seeks to modernize transportation governance in South Carolina by establishing a Coordinating Council for Transportation and Mobility, which will be tasked with developing coordinated transportation plans and policies. The council will include various state officials, with the Secretary of Transportation serving as Chairman, and representatives from municipal and county governments. The bill mandates the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to create a long-range statewide transportation plan and outlines the roles of deputy secretaries within the department. It also allows the SCDOT to enter into public-private partnerships for transportation projects, imposes fees on new developments to alleviate traffic congestion, and clarifies the qualifications for the chief internal auditor.

Additionally, the bill introduces significant amendments to existing laws, including provisions for toll imposition under certain conditions, the establishment of user fees for electric vehicle charging stations, and the management of turnpike facilities. It specifies that a portion of county transportation funds must be allocated to the state highway system and allows counties to rename their transportation committees. The bill also outlines the process for issuing turnpike bonds and establishes a phased design-build project delivery method for highway construction. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of transportation planning and funding in South Carolina, ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of public funds.

Statutes affected:
01/20/2026: 57-1-25, 57-1-360, 57-1-370, 57-3-20, 57-3-205, 57-3-615, 57-3-790, 57-3-800, 57-5-820, 57-5-830, 57-5-105, 57-5-1085, 57-5-1320, 57-5-1330, 57-5-1335, 57-5-1340, 57-5-1350, 57-5-1360, 57-5-1380, 57-5-1390, 57-5-1400, 57-5-1410, 57-5-1420, 57-5-1430, 57-5-1440, 57-5-1450, 57-5-1460, 57-5-1480, 57-5-1490, 57-5-1495, 57-5-1710, 57-5-1720, 57-11-210, 56-3-645, 11-43-140, 11-35-710, 12-28-315, 12-28-2740, 12-28-2920
01/27/2026: 57-1-25, 57-1-360, 57-1-370, 57-3-20, 57-3-205, 57-3-615, 57-3-790, 57-3-800, 57-5-820, 57-5-830, 57-5-105, 57-5-1085, 57-5-1320, 57-5-1330, 57-5-1335, 57-5-1340, 57-5-1350, 57-5-1360, 57-5-1380, 57-5-1390, 57-5-1400, 57-5-1410, 57-5-1420, 57-5-1430, 57-5-1440, 57-5-1450, 57-5-1460, 57-5-1480, 57-5-1490, 57-5-1495, 57-5-1710, 57-5-1720, 57-11-210, 56-3-645, 11-43-140, 11-35-710, 12-28-315, 12-28-2740, 12-28-2920
Latest Version: 57-1-25, 57-1-360, 57-1-370, 57-3-20, 57-3-205, 57-3-615, 57-3-790, 57-3-800, 57-5-820, 57-5-830, 57-5-105, 57-5-1085, 57-5-1320, 57-5-1330, 57-5-1335, 57-5-1340, 57-5-1350, 57-5-1360, 57-5-1380, 57-5-1390, 57-5-1400, 57-5-1410, 57-5-1420, 57-5-1430, 57-5-1440, 57-5-1450, 57-5-1460, 57-5-1480, 57-5-1490, 57-5-1495, 57-5-1710, 57-5-1720, 57-11-210, 56-3-645, 11-43-140, 11-35-710, 12-28-315, 12-28-2740, 12-28-2920