Small Business Regulatory Review Committee
Small businesses play a vital role in South Carolina’s economy. Established in 2004, the Small Business Regulatory Review Committee helps ensure the concerns of business owners and entrepreneurs are considered when regulations may impact growth, operations or competitiveness.
Who makes up the SC Small Business Regulatory Review Committee?
The Committee is made up of 11 business owners who volunteer their time to review regulatory issues impacting small businesses across the state. Working alongside state agencies and the General Assembly when necessary, the Committee helps identify opportunities for alternative approaches when regulations may create unnecessary burdens for small businesses.
What authority does the Committee have?
The Committee has specific authority under state law to help evaluate how regulations impact South Carolina’s small business community.
For proposed regulations, the Committee may:
- Direct an agency to prepare an economic impact statement.
- Direct an agency to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis.
- Request a final assessment report from the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.
For existing regulations, the Committee may:
- Petition the responsible agency to amend, revise or revoke a regulation that significantly impacts small businesses.
- Submit an evaluation report and the agency’s response to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate for consideration by the General Assembly.
How were the Committee members appointed?
The Committee includes 11 South Carolina business owners appointed by state leadership:
- Five members appointed by the Governor
- Three members appointed by the President of the Senate
- Three members appointed by the Speaker of the House
The chairs of the SC House and Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committees, or their designees, also serve as nonvoting ex officio members.
Meetings & agendas
Meeting schedule
Upcoming & recent agendas
For older meeting documents view our transparency and data tool. For documents older than three years, visit the SC Legislature website.
How do I contact the Committee?
Questions about small business regulations or compliance? The Committee is available to help connect business owners with information and resources related to regulatory concerns impacting small businesses in South Carolina.
Interested in joining the Committee?
Business owners interested in serving on the SC Small Business Regulatory Review Committee can contact the team for additional information about future opportunities.
