South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 12: Santee Cooper Joint Project Authorization
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 12 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on December 11, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Santee Cooper Joint Project Authorization. Primary sponsor: Luke Rankin (Republican), Larry Grooms (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Recommitted 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 58-31-205 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY TO JOINTLY OWN, AS TENANTS-IN-COMMON OR THROUGH A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, WITH INVESTOR-OWNED UTILITIES, ELECTRICAL GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION FACILITIES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Rankin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Larry Grooms | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary
- Reconsidered vote whereby read third time
- Read third time
- Roll call Ayes-25 Nays-18
- Read second time
- Committee Amendment Adopted
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
- Referred to Subcommittee: Rankin (ch), Campsen, Massey, Adams, Devine, Elliott, Ott
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled