H3335Introduced in the House
Designation of representation in magistrates court
Introduced by Chandra Dillard, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 33-1-103, Relating To Designation Of Representation In Magistrates Court, So As To Include Housing Authorities; And By Adding Section 31-3-70 So As To Provide That Housing Authorities May Designate A Certain Representative. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 233
June 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Concur In Senate Amendments · May 14, 2026
113
Yes
0
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
124 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Whitmire | 1 | Yes |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | Yes |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | Yes |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Garvin
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
Ratified R 246
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/19/26
Act No. 233
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