S0863Introduced in the Senate
Culinary Arts Management Degree
Introduced by Lawrence Grooms, District 37
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-103-15, Relating To The State's Mission And Goals For Higher Education, So As To Provide For An Applied Baccalaureate In Culinary Arts Management Degree From Institutions That Are Part Of The State Technical And Comprehensive Education System; And By Amending Section 59-103-15, Relating To Funding For Certain Degrees, So As To Provide That Applied Baccalaureate In Culinary Arts Management Degree Programs Are Only Allowed If State Funds Are Not Appropriated To Fund The Programs. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 179
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 6, 2026
119
Yes
0
No
5
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
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education
Scrivener's error corrected
Committee report: Favorable Education
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-2
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means
Scrivener's error corrected
Debate adjourned
Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-5-26
Debate adjourned until Wed., 5-6-26
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-119 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 158
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/18/26
Act No. 179
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