South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
S 153: Constitutional amendment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 153 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate on December 11, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional amendment. Primary sponsor: Matt Leber (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican), Rex Rice (Republican), Jason Elliott (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2025): Referred to Committee on Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BY REPEALING SECTION 4, ARTICLE XI RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON PUBLIC FUNDS BEING USED FOR THE DIRECT BENEFIT OF A RELIGIOUS OR OTHER PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Josh Kimbrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Rex Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Jason Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“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 Finance
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Finance
- Prefiled