South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3759: School board elections, partisan
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3759 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: School board elections, partisan. Primary sponsor: Jordan Pace (Republican), Jay Kilmartin (Republican), Stephen Frank (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Frank.
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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 59-19-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE MUST BE ELECTED IN PARTISAN ELECTIONS, TO PROVIDE FILING METHODS AND DEADLINES FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING ELECTION TO SUCH OFFICES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT WITH THE LOCAL LAW PROVISIONS OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Pace | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Jay Kilmartin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Stephen Frank | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Frank
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kilmartin
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time