NFIB members are asking lawmakers to support:

• S.244, legislation to stop lawsuit abuse. “You shouldn’t be targeted for a lawsuit simply because some trial lawyer thinks you have the deepest pockets,” Homeyer said. “S.244 is commonsense legislation that would help reduce frivolous and overreaching claims by ensuring that small business owners and other defendants are held liable only for their fair share of damages.”
• H.4216, income tax reform. If passed, the measure would immediately cut the state’s individual income tax rate from 6.2% to 3.99%. “For small employers, certainty and simplicity in the tax code—along with competitive rates—are critical factors in planning for growth and sustainability,” he wrote. “This bill moves South Carolina in the right direction.”

“These reforms will create a more predictable and fair business climate and enable Main Street entrepreneurs to reinvest, expand, and create jobs without being hamstrung by unnecessary costs or uncertainty,” Homeyer said.