S0829Introduced in the Senate
Joint System Governance
Introduced by Thomas Alexander, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 6-25-20, Relating To Definitions, So As To Define Terms; By Amending Section 6-25-50, Relating To The Application Filed With The Secretary Of State, So As To Revise Requirements; By Amending Section 6-25-60, Relating To The Management Of A Joint System, So As To Provide For Alternative Methods Of Commissioner Appointment And Conditions Of Service As A Commissioner; By Amending Section 6-25-70, Relating To The Change In Membership Of A Joint System, So As To Provide Procedures For The Addition Of A Member To A Joint System; By Amending Section 6-25-80, Relating To The Dissolution Of A System, So As To Provide Procedures For Joint System Reconstitution; By Amending Section 6-25-110, Relating To The Authorization To Incur Debt And Issue Bonds, So As To Provide Procedures For Bond Issuance By A Commission Appointed Entirely By The Governor; And By Amending Section 6-25-128, Relating To Contracts, So As To Permit The Automatic Extension Of Contract Provisions Commensurate With Terms Of Bonds Or Other Indebtedness. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 175
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 12, 2026
93
Yes
16
No
15
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 | No |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | No |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Read third time and sent to House
Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-93 Nays-16
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Ratified R 154
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/18/26
Act No. 175
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