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H 5506

Pee Dee Regional Airport Authority

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lucas Atkinson and 4 co-sponsors

Creates new Pee Dee Regional Airport Authority in South Carolina to govern multi-county airport operations and infrastructure development.

Effective date 05/19/26
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Bill Summary · H 5506

Legislative bill overview

H 5506 establishes the Pee Dee Regional Airport Authority as a governing body for airport operations in South Carolina's Pee Dee region. The bill creates a new special-purpose authority with powers to manage, operate, and develop regional airport facilities and related infrastructure.

Why is this important

Regional airport authorities can significantly impact economic development, transportation accessibility, and local job creation in rural areas. This legislation would formalize governance structure and funding mechanisms for what appears to be a multi-county aviation facility serving a region that may otherwise lack dedicated air service infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism and taxpayer burden: The bill's financing structure (whether through local taxes, user fees, or state appropriations) and any ongoing operating costs to local governments or taxpayers
  • Governance representation: Questions about how board members are appointed, which jurisdictions have voting power, and whether all affected counties have adequate representation
  • Economic viability: Concerns about whether the Pee Dee region can sustain a regional airport financially and whether projected economic benefits justify the investment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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