S0070Introduced in the Senate
School Board Ethics
Introduced by Greg Hembree, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 5 To Chapter 19, Title 59 So As To Provide A School Board Member Code Of Ethics; And By Adding Section 59-19-45, Relating To Mandatory Training For School District Trustees, So As To Revise The Training Content Requirements, Applicability, And Compliance Requirements, Among Other Things. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 191
June 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · May 13, 2026
109
Yes
4
No
11
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 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Education
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Amended
Read third time and sent to House
Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-2
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
Scrivener's error corrected
Debate adjourned
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-4
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
Scrivener's error corrected
Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
Ratified R 221
Signed By Governor
Effective date See Act for Effective Date
Act No. 191
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