H3453Introduced in the House
Veterans' Children Tuition Assistance
Introduced by Seth Rose, District 72
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-111-20, Relating To Free Tuition For Certain Veterans' Children, So As To Provide That Certain Veterans' Children Qualify For Free Tuition If They Meet Certain Criteria. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 135
May 26, 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 6, 2026
117
Yes
0
No
7
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 | Not Voting |
| 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 Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: J.Moore
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-101 Nays-7
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education
Committee Amendment Adopted
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Roll call Yeas-117 Nays-0
Ratified R 174
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/15/26
Act No. 135
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