H5216Introduced in the House
Energy
Introduced by Don Chapman, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 6-10-30, Relating To The Adoption Of The 2009 Edition Of The Energy Conservation Code, So As To Limit Its Application To Construction Falling Within The Scope Of The International Residential Code; And By Amending Section 6-10-40, Relating To Appeal By Local Jurisdiction For Variance To The South Carolina Building Codes Council, So As To Require That Statewide Modifications Not Falling Within The Scope Of The International Residential Code May Be Made In The Same Manner As Other Building Codes.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
April 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · April 29, 2026
88
Yes
20
No
16
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
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
Scrivener's error corrected
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ligon
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith, Kirby, Teeple
Amended
Requests for debate-Rep
Debate adjourned
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-88 Nays-20
Scrivener's error corrected
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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