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SC H4591

SC H4591
Ranked choice voting ban


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 7-13-870 So As To Prohibit The Use Of Ranked Choice Voting Or Instant Runoff Ballots In The Conduct Of Elections In This State.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of ranked choice voting or instant runoff ballots in the conduct of federal, state, or local elections in South Carolina. It defines these terms as a method of voting where voters rank candidates in order of preference, and the votes are tabulated in rounds until a candidate receives a majority. The bill clarifies that it does not prohibit at-large or multimember district elections in municipal and other local elections, nor does it prohibit covered voters under the South Carolina Uniform Military and Overseas Voter Act from casting absentee instant runoff ballots. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: T.A.Morgan, A.M.Morgan, Willis, May, Cromer (on 02/08/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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