General Assembly

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

SC H 5090 · H · 2019-2020

Stage: Session ended
Sponsors: 54
Latest action: Feb 13, 2020

What it does

A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE AFTER JULY 1, 2020, A PERSON MAY NOT BE ELECTED OR APPOINTED TO A JUDICIAL OFFICE THAT IS FILLED BY ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IF THAT PERSON IS AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF A SITTING MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, OR A FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHOSE MOST RECENT TERM OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICE ENDED LESS THAN ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT OF THE OFFICE IN QUESTION.

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

Introduced (Current step)
Introduced · Feb 13, 2020
Committee (Needs attention)
The session ended first
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in South Carolina.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.