H5793Introduced in the House
Special elections
Introduced by Murrell Smith, District 67
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-11-50, Relating To The Substitution Of Candidates When A Nominee Selected By Method Other Than Party Primary Dies, Becomes Disqualified, Or Resigns For A Legitimate Nonpolitical Reason, So As To Amend The Definition Of "legitimate Nonpolitical Reason"; By Amending Section 7-11-55, Relating To Substitution Of Candidates When A Nominee Selected By Party Primary Dies, Becomes Disqualified, Or Resigns For A Legitimate Nonpolitical Reason, So As To Provide A Process For Replacing Nominees For Congressional Offices In Certain Circumstances; And By Amending Section 7-13-190, Relating To Special Elections To Fill Vacancies In Office, So As To Provide An Abbreviated Special Election Calendar For Filling A Vacancy In The Office Of The House Of Representatives Of The Congress Of The United States In Certain Circumstances.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
August 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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