South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4711: Additional circuit court judges
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4711 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Additional circuit court judges. Primary sponsor: Micah Caskey (Republican), Weston Newton (Republican), Brandon Newton (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Melissa Oremus (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): 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 AMENDING SECTION 14-5-610, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF THE STATE INTO SIXTEEN JUDICIAL CIRCUITS AND THE NUMBER OF JUDGES TO BE ELECTED FROM EACH CIRCUIT, SO AS TO INCREASE BY THREE THE NUMBER OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES IN CERTAIN CIRCUITS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Caskey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Weston Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Brandon Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Melissa Oremus | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
“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