South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 622: JMSC Retired Judges
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 622 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on April 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: JMSC Retired Judges. Primary sponsor: Wes Climer (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): 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 2-19-100, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF RETIRED JUDGES FOR APPOINTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MORE FREQUENT REVIEW OF RETIRED JUDGE OR JUSTICE QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RETENTION ELECTION.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes Climer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
“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