H3863Introduced in the House
South Carolina STEM Opportunity Act
Introduced by Sylleste Davis, District 100
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Stem Opportunity Act" By Adding Article 17 To Chapter 1, Title 13 So As To Establish The South Carolina Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (stem) Coalition, The South Carolina Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (stem) Education Fund, And The Sc Stem Coalition Advisory Council, And To Provide Their Respective Purposes And Functions, Among Other Things. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 142
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 13, 2026
115
Yes
0
No
9
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
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Rivers
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henderson-Myers
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Waters, Pope
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-103 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Scrivener's error corrected
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Debate adjourned
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Roll call Yeas-115 Nays-0
Ratified R 185
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/15/26
Act No. 142
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