S0336Introduced in the Senate
Judicial Elections
Introduced by Thomas Alexander, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 2-19-90, Relating To Judicial Elections By The General Assembly In Joint Session, So As To Set The First Wednesday Of March For The Elections Of Judges By The General Assembly; And By Amending Section 2-19-80, Relating To The Judicial Merit Selection Commission And Nomination Of Candidates, So As To Revise The Time Frame For The Release Of The Commission's Formal Report As To Qualifications Of Its Nominees. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 95
February 6, 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 · January 29, 2026
113
Yes
0
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.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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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
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Referred to Subcommittee: Elliott (ch), Cash, Tedder, Devine, Fernandez, Kennedy, Walker
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 98
Signed By Governor
Effective date 02/05/26
Act No. 95
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