H3947Introduced in the House
Continuing education requirements for nonresident real estate brokers and associates
Introduced by William Hixon, District 83
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 40-57-340, Relating To Biennial Continuing Education Requirements For Licensure Renewal By The Real Estate Commission, So As To Provide Nonresident Brokers And Nonresident Associates Who Successfully Satisfy Continuing Education Requirements Of Their Jurisdiction Of Residence May Be Exempt From The Continuing Education Requirements Of This State With Approval Of The Commission; And By Adding Section 40-57-345 So As To Provide Certain Licensees With An Expired License May Apply For License Renewal If They Were In Good Standing, Were Licensed In This State For At Least Twenty-five Years, And Were At Least Sixty-five Years Of Age At The Time Of Expiration, To Provide Such Applicants For Renewal Must Pay A Renewal Fee, And To Exempt Licensees Meeting These Requirements From Continuing Education Requirements. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 27
May 16, 2025
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 1, 2025
106
Yes
0
No
17
Absent or Not Voting
123 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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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 | Absent |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pedalino, McCabe, Vaughan
Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Taylor
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-110 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 Labor, Commerce and Industry
Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Roll call Yeas-106 Nays-0
Ratified R 45
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/08/25
Act No. 27
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