The Municipal Association’s Hometown Legislative Action Day will take place January 20, 2026, and at a new location than past events—the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
HLAD serves as a time for municipal officials from around the state to gather in Columbia for updates on current legislative issues, to visit their local legislators at the State House and to connect with legislators at the Association’s legislative reception.
The Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government and Advanced Institute take place the next day, January 21, which makes attending both sessions convenient for participants.
Here are the dates attendees will need to know to register by the deadline:
Registration brochure available on Municipal Association website
Monday, November 17
Hotel reservations deadline
Saturday, December 20
For the Hilton Columbia Center, make hotel reservations online or by calling 1.803.744.7800 and ask for the Municipal Association of SC HLAD rate of $204 plus taxes and fees. Use the group code “C-94C.” For the Hampton Inn Downtown Historic District, make hotel reservations online or by calling 1.803.231.2000 and ask for the Municipal Association of SC HLAD rate of $184 plus taxes fees. Use group code “C-91R.”
Registration deadline for HLAD and MEO Institute
Thursday, January 8
Hometown Legislative Action Day
Tuesday, January 20 | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government, Advanced Institute and Advanced Continuing Education
Wednesday, January 21 | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
For more information, visit the HLAD page found online.