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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
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)
Bill Taylor (R)*,
Thomas Beach (R),
Mike Burns (R),
Bill Chumley (R),
April Cromer (R),
Jason Elliott (R),
Brandon Guffey (R),
Patrick Haddon (R),
Bill Hager (R),
Robert Harris (R),
Stewart Jones (R),
Jay Kilmartin (R),
Matthew Leber (R),
Steven Long (R),
R.J. May (R),
Ryan McCabe (R),
Travis Moore (R),
Adam Morgan (R),
Timothy Morgan (R),
David O'Neal (R),
Melissa Oremus (R),
Jordan Pace (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Robby Robbins (R),
Heath Sessions (R),
David Vaughan (R),
Joe White (R),
Mark Willis (R),
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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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4591&session=125&summary=B | 11/20/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4591_20231116.htm | 11/20/2023 |
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