The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association's government affairs staff aggressively promotes public policy options through direct lobbying and grassroots coordination. Their work benefits South Carolina's food service, lodging and tourism industry at the local, state, and national levels.

Through our Legislative Action Fund, we promote the election of officials who support our industry and demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the business community. The successes of SCRLA's government affairs team have saved the industry millions of dollars through ongoing legislative efforts.

2015 SCRLA Legislative Information and Position on bills - Members only
View the bills that the SCRLA Governmental Affairs team is tracking.

Hospitality Day at the State House
Legislative day at in Columbia featuring a Taste of South Carolina

Get Involved
You can only expect to get back what you put into something.  It takes involvement to expect successes!

South Carolina Laws and Regulations 
South Carolina laws and regulations impacting the hotel and restaurant industry in our state.

Research, Laws and Regulations
Industry research, sections of laws and downloadable forms

Key Links 
Check out other Web sites for government and legislative information. 

Electronic Newsletter 
Sign up to receive our free weekly legislative update and newsletter by clicking here.

American Hotel & Lodging Association
The American Hotel & Lodging Association is the unified voice of the lodging industry in the Halls of Congress in Washington.  Hotel members of the SCRLA with 50 or more rooms are also members of AH&LA. Click on the link for the AH&LA's federal advocacy website.

National Restaurant Association
The National Restaurant Association works hard to protect the restaurant industry in Washington, DC.  All restaurant members of the SCRLA are also members of the NRA.  Click on the link for the NRA's federal advocacy website.

Be heard

Contact your legislator TODAY

Find your Legislator

House e-mail addresses
Senate e-mail addresses  

Get Informed

Look up state Legislation by number, sponsor and subject.

Understanding the process
The SCRLA has developed a web page to aid in under-standing the lawmaking process in South Carolina. It provides an overall view of the inside workings of the General Assembly and acquaints you with terms used in the legislative process.

Download the
Legislative Process Pamphlet
 
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SC Senate
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The South Carolina Senate consists of 46 members elected to serve four-year terms from 46 single-member districts.
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Senate video feed
Streaming Chamber Video

Find out what's on the agenda
Senate calendar
Senate meetings

South Carolina Senate Website

SC House

The South Carolina House consists of 124 members elected to serve two-year terms. Members of the House of Representatives are elected from 124 single-member districts.
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House video
Streaming Chamber Video
(when in Session)

Find out what's on the agenda

House calendar
House meetings

South Carolina House Website

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