H5284Introduced in the House
County Register of Deeds
Introduced by Craig Gagnon, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 30-5-10, Relating To The Performance Of The Duties Of A Register Of Deeds, So As To Include Abbeville County Among The Counties Exempt From The Requirement That These Duties Be Performed By The Clerk Of Court; And By Amending Section 30-5-12, Relating To Counties Where The County Governing Body Appoints The Register Of Deeds, So As To Include Abbeville County. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 218
June 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · April 15, 2026
45
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
46 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Alexander | 1 | Yes |
| Rex Rice | 2 | Yes |
| Richard Cash | 3 | Yes |
| Michael Gambrell | 4 | Yes |
| Thomas Corbin | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Elliott | 6 | Yes |
| Karl Allen | 7 | Yes |
| Ross Turner | 8 | Yes |
| Danny Verdin | 9 | Yes |
| Billy Garrett | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Abbeville Delegation
Delegation report: Favorable Abbeville Delegation
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-105 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 Judiciary
Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 217
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/19/26
Act No. 218
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