South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5653: Lee County School District Board of Trustees
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5653 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on May 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Lee County School District Board of Trustees. Primary sponsor: Keishan Scott (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (August 19, 2026): Act No. 272.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 843 OF 1952, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE METHOD BY WHICH PERSONS FILE TO BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD, THE MANNER IN WHICH BOARD ELECTIONS ARE CONDUCTED, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH VACANCIES ON THE BOARD ARE FILLED; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keishan Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act No. 272
- Effective date 05/19/26
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 263
- Read third time and enrolled
- Read second time
- Introduced, read first time, placed on local & uncontested calendar
- Read third time and sent to Senate
- Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Committee report: Favorable Lee Delegation
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