The South Carolina Builders Political Action Committee (PAC) is a non-partisan committee that provides financial support to political candidates and their campaigns for election to local and state offices. Support is given to candidates who are friends of the building industry.

What is the SC Builders PAC?
The South Carolina Builders Political Action Committee (PAC) is a non-partisan committee that provides financial support to political candidates and their campaigns for election to local and state offices. Support is given to candidates who are friends of the building industry.

Who runs the PAC?
The Board of Trustees makes decisions based on feedback from their local colleagues. Each local HBA appoints a board member, who acts as a liaison between the local HBA’s advisory committee and the SC Builders PAC Board of Trustees. In addition to appointed representatives from each local HBA, three officers elected by the trustees and the state legislative chairman from the Home Builders’ Association of South Carolina make up the SC Builders PAC.

Where does funding come from and how is it spent?
Local HBAs raise funds through contributions from individual members and from corporations. Most of the funds stay with the local HBA; however, some funding goes to the SC Builders PAC.

• 80% is given to the local HBA for support of candidates they select;

• 15% goes to statewide candidates, such as the governor’s race;

• 5% helps defray the costs of operating the SC Builders PAC.

What about federal candidates?
State and federal law says state PACs that accept corporate or personal contributions may not contribute
to candidates for federal office, such as Congressmen or U.S. Senators.

Why join the SC Builders PAC?
To a large extent, the climate for the home building industry is determined by state and local political decisions. Joining the SC Builders PAC means you have a hand in who is elected to office and the legislation that will affect your bottom line. Your voice will be heard and you can make a difference! You don’t have to be knowledgeable in politics to become a member. If you are concerned about the future of the home building industry in your community and in South Carolina, then you should join the SC Builders PAC.

How will I benefit?
The SC Builders PAC rewards its members for providing the necessary support and clout to succeed on issues affecting the home building industry. Our members receive deserving recognition throughout the year.
• Pre-Bird Supper Reception (Gold, Silver & Bronze Hammers and Capitol Club only)
• Hammer & Trowel Award Reception with past winners (Hammer & Trowel Club only)
• Legislative Weekly Subscription
• Builder Journal listing
• Builder News Network listing
• SC Builders PAC Exhibit listing
• Lapel Pin reflecting contribution level

Questions?
Call the Home Builders’ Association of South Carolina at 803-771-7408 or your local HBA.