S0582Introduced in the Senate
Ratify Constitutional Amendment
Introduced by Shane Massey, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Ratify An Amendment To Section 4, Article Ii Of The S.c. Constitution Relating To Voter Qualifications, So As To Provide That Only A Citizen Of The United States And Of This State Of The Age Of Eighteen And Upwards Who Is Properly Registered Is Entitled To Vote As Provided By Law. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 245
June 3, 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 5, 2026
106
Yes
6
No
12
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 | Not Voting |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Absent |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-5-26
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-106 Nays-6
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 143
No signature required
Effective date 05/16/26
Act No. 245
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