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SC H4259

SC H4259
Oath of office


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Introduced
03/27/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

126th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 29 To Chapter 1, Title 1 So As To Require All Members Of All Boards And Commissions Of Both The State And Its Political Subdivisions, To Take The Constitutional Oath Of Office Before Taking Office.

AI Summary

This bill requires all members of state and local boards and commissions, including school district boards, to take the constitutional oath of office before beginning their official duties. The bill adds a new section to the South Carolina Code of Laws mandating that these board and commission members must swear an oath as specified in Section 5, Article VI of the state constitution. Additionally, for any board or commission members who were already serving in their roles before this law's effective date, they must take the required oath at their next scheduled meeting. The law will go into effect immediately upon the Governor's approval, ensuring that all current and future board and commission members across the state formally commit to their public service through an official oath.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (67)

James Teeple (R)* Lucas Atkinson (D),  Nathan Ballentine (R),  Bruce Bannister (R),  Heather Bauer (D),  Thomas Beach (R),  Phillip Bowers (R),  Jeff Bradley (R),  Gary Brewer (R),  Case Brittain (R),  Joe Bustos (R),  Paula Calhoon (R),  Micah Caskey (R),  Don Chapman (R),  Bill Clyburn (D),  Neal Collins (R),  Bobby Cox (R),  April Cromer (R),  Sylleste Davis (R),  Shannon Erickson (R),  Craig Gagnon (R),  Gil Gatch (R),  Daniel Gibson (R),  Doug Gilliam (R),  Thomas Lee Gilreath (R),  Val Guest (R),  Brandon Guffey (R),  Bill Hager (R),  Kevin Hardee (R),  Tom Hartnett (R),  Charles Hartz (R),  Jackie Hayes (D),  Bill Hixon (R),  Harriet Holman (R),  Lonnie Hosey (D),  Jay Jordan (R),  Jay Kilmartin (R),  Kathy Landing (R),  Brian Lawson (R),  Randy Ligon (R),  Jason Luck (D),  David Martin (R),  Ryan McCabe (R),  John McCravy (R),  Tim McGinnis (R),  Cody Mitchell (R),  Scott Montgomery (R),  Travis Moore (R),  Dennis Moss (R),  Mike Neese (R),  Melissa Oremus (R),  Luke Rankin (R),  Michael Rivers (D),  Robby Robbins (R),  Heath Sessions (R),  Mark Smith (R),  Leon Stavrinakis (D),  Bill Taylor (R),  Jackie Terribile (R),  David Vaughan (R),  Joe White (R),  Bill Whitmire (R),  Paul Wickensimer (R),  Robert Williams (D),  Mark Willis (R),  Chris Wooten (R),  Richie Yow (R), 

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kilmartin, White (on 04/08/2025)

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