S0279Introduced in the Senate
DEW Restructuring
Introduced by Shane Massey, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 41-29-20, Relating To The Appointment, Removal, And Compensation Of The Executive Director Of The Department Of Employment And Workforce, So As To Provide That The Executive Director Is Appointed By The Governor With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate; By Amending Section 41-29-35, Relating To The Appointment Of The Executive Director, So As To Provide Qualifications For Office; By Amending Section 41-27-710, Relating To The Department Of Employment And Workforce Review Committee, So As To Remove The Provision That A Person May Not Be Appointed Unless The Committee Finds The Appointee Qualified; And By Amending Section 41-27-720, Relating To Duties Of Committee, So As To Remove The Provision That The Committee Shall Nominate Three Qualified Applicants For The Consideration Of The Governor.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
March 27, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · March 19, 2025
41
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
46 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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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 Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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