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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-19-75 So As To Provide School District Trustees May Not Delegate Their Authority Or Appoint Proxies To Vote Or Otherwise Act On Their Behalf, To Provide Any Actions Taken By Such Delegations Or Proxies Are Null And Void Ab Initio, And To Provide Trustees Who Delegate Their Authority Or Appoint Proxies To Vote Or Otherwise Act For Them Are Subject To Removal By The Governor.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law to prohibit school district trustees from delegating their voting authority or appointing proxies to act on their behalf. Specifically, the bill adds a new section to state law that makes any vote or action taken by a proxy or delegation automatically null and void from the beginning (null and void ab initio). Furthermore, any school district trustee who attempts to delegate their authority or appoint a proxy to vote or act for them can be removed from their position by the Governor, in accordance with existing removal procedures outlined in Section 59-19-60. The purpose of this bill appears to be ensuring that school district trustees personally participate in decision-making and cannot circumvent their responsibilities by having someone else vote or act in their place. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3240&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3240_20241205.htm |
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