South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 533: Subpoena Powers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 533 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on April 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Subpoena Powers. Primary sponsor: Stephen Goldfinch (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican), Brian Adams (Republican), Tom Fernandez (Republican), Rex Rice (Republican), Ronnie Cromer (Republican), Wes Climer (Republican), Greg Hembree (Republican), Ross Turner (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican), Larry Grooms (Republican), Harvey Peeler (Republican), Billy Garrett (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican), Kent Williams (Democratic), Danny Verdin (Republican), Michael Johnson (Republican), Tom Davis (Republican), Tom Young (Republican), Deon Tedder (Democratic), Russell Ott (Democratic), Brad Hutto (Democratic), Mike Reichenbach (Republican), Luke Rankin (Republican), Jason Elliott (Republican), Nutt, Tom Corbin (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Scrivener's error corrected.
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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; TO AMEND 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; TO AMEND 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 TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-120, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE WHAT IS CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "RECORDS."
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 23
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Goldfinch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Brian Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 44 |
| Tom Fernandez | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Rex Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Ronnie Cromer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Wes Climer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Greg Hembree | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Ross Turner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Larry Grooms | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Harvey Peeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Josh Kimbrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Kent Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Danny Verdin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Michael Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Tom Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Tom Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Deon Tedder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Russell Ott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Brad Hutto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Mike Reichenbach | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Luke Rankin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Jason Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Nutt | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tom Corbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| 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
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time