H4737Introduced in the House
Training for new college and university board members
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 59-101-35 So As To Create A Mandatory Orientation Training Program For New Members Of The Boards Of Trustees Of The Public Institutions Of Higher Learning In This State, To Provide Specific Requirements For The Program, And To Provide Related Duties Of The President And Board Secretary Of Each Institution.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Education
May 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · May 13, 2026
93
Yes
17
No
14
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 | No |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | No |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Grant
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
Requests for debate-Rep
Debate adjourned
Debate adjourned
Debate adjourned
Debate adjourned
Requests for debate removed-Rep
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-93 Nays-17
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education
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