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South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 3553: County Election Directors State Supplement

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

H 3553 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: County Election Directors State Supplement. Primary sponsor: Brandon Newton (Republican), Spencer Wetmore (Democratic), Tommy Pope (Republican), Bill Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2025): Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-15-65, RELATING TO ANNUAL SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE DIRECTORS OF COUNTY BOARDS OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS AMONG THOSE RECEIVING THE SUPPLEMENT.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Brandon NewtonPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse45
Spencer WetmorePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse115
Tommy PopePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse47
Bill TaylorPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse86

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
  2. Introduced and read first time
  3. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
  4. Prefiled

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source