South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4337: Subpoena Powers
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4337 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on April 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Subpoena Powers. Primary sponsor: Weston Newton (Republican), Bruce Bannister (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): Conference committee appointed Young, Campsen, Matthews.
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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 2-15-130 SO AS TO GRANT SUBPOENA POWERS TO THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-15-40, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, SO AS TO EXPAND THE PREREQUISITES FOR HOLDING THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR, AMONG OTHER CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-15-61, RELATING TO ACCESS TO AGENCY RECORDS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL'S ACCESS TO RECORDS AND FACILITIES UPON REQUEST AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 2-15-120, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE WHICH RECORDS ARE CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "RECORDS."
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Bruce Bannister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Conference committee appointed Young, Campsen, Matthews
- House insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Reps. W Newton, Jordan, Wetmore
- Non-concurrence in House amendment
- Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
- Returned to Senate with amendments
- Senate amendment amended
- Read third time and returned to House with amendments
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Amended
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