H4736Introduced in the House
Training for new Commission on Higher Education commissioners
Introduced by Timothy McGinnis, District 56
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-103-12 So As To Create A Mandatory Orientation Training Program For New Members Of The Commission On Higher Education, To Provide Specific Requirements For The Program, To Require The Creation Of Continuing Education Opportunities For Commission Members, And To Provide Related Duties Of The Executive Director Of The Commission.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Education
March 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · March 26, 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 | Not Voting |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-1
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 Education
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