South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3590: Qualifications for elected office
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3590 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Qualifications for elected office. Primary sponsor: Jay Kilmartin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2025): Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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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 ADDING SECTION 7-11-17 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ANY ELECTED OFFICE IN THIS STATE DO NOT INCLUDE ANY HIGHER EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 14-23-1040, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF PROBATE JUDGES, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 23-11-110, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF SHERIFFS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 59-3-10 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, COMPENSATION, AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Kilmartin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled