South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 684: Oath of office
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 684 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on May 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Oath of office. Primary sponsor: Matt Leber (Republican), Richard Cash (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican), Wes Climer (Republican), Michael Johnson (Republican), Danny Verdin (Republican), Mike Gambrell (Republican), Nutt, Billy Garrett (Republican), Tom Fernandez (Republican), Mike Reichenbach (Republican), Larry Grooms (Republican), Allen Blackmon (Republican), Jason Elliott (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican), Everett Stubbs (Republican), J.D. Chaplin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 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 ADDING SECTION 1-1-1910 SO AS TO ESTABLISH BUDGETARY PENALTIES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS IF ANY OF ITS MEMBERS FAIL TO TAKE THE OATH OF OFFICE SET FORTH IN THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Richard Cash | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Wes Climer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Michael Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Danny Verdin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Gambrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Nutt | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Tom Fernandez | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Mike Reichenbach | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Larry Grooms | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Allen Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Jason Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Everett Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| J.D. Chaplin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
“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