SC senators vote to reinstate monthly allowance, but not a pay raise

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 790

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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COLUMBIA — After an attempt at a raise backfired last year, senators approved a bill that would give legislators back their longstanding $1,000 monthly expense allowances.

The Senate Finance Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to send the proposal to the floor. It was quickly approved by the full Senate on Wednesday.

The bill includes backpay starting in July 2025, the first month legislators didn’t get their money, and would give them a lump sum …

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