South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 668: Ports Authority Board
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 668 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on May 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ports Authority Board. Primary sponsor: Ed Sutton (Democratic), Chip Campsen (Republican), Sean Bennett (Republican), Deon Tedder (Democratic), Brian Adams (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican), Margie Bright Matthews (Democratic), Rex Rice (Republican), Ronnie Sabb (Democratic), Everett Stubbs (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican), Overture Walker (Democratic), J.D. Chaplin (Republican), Billy Garrett (Republican), Tom Fernandez (Republican), Allen Blackmon (Republican), Michael Johnson (Republican), Wes Climer (Republican), Shane Massey (Republican), Harvey Peeler (Republican), Nutt. Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): Referred to Committee on Transportation.
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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 54-3-10, RELATING TO THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY'S BOARD MEMBERSHIP, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AT LEAST ONE OF THE MEMBERS MUST BE A RESIDENT OF BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, OR DORCHESTER COUNTY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Sutton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Chip Campsen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 43 |
| Sean Bennett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Deon Tedder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Brian Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 44 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Margie Bright Matthews | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Rex Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Ronnie Sabb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Everett Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Overture Walker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| J.D. Chaplin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Tom Fernandez | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Allen Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Michael Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Wes Climer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Shane Massey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Harvey Peeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Nutt | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 Transportation
- Introduced and read first time