H4476Introduced in the House
SC-Bahamas Trade Commission
Introduced by Todd Rutherford, District 74
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 80 To Title 39 Entitled "south Carolina-bahamas Trade Commission" So As To Establish The South Carolina-bahamas Trade Commission And Provide For Its Membership And Purpose. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 236
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
108
Yes
1
No
15
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 Labor, Commerce and Industry
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Rivers
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-88 Nays-21
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
Recalled from Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-3
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-1
Ratified R 249
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/19/26
Act No. 236
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